Learn to count by 5’s with Ben and Lindsey as they take a hot air balloon ride in the skies while skip counting by 5! Their counting by 5’s journey takes an awful turn when the meet a blue jay, so they decide to play it safe and skip count as they climb a mountain. Then on the mountain, they ignore the advice of a wise bald eagle, and accidentally start an avalanche which has them once again counting by 5’s to save their lives! … and then, just when you think they’d get wise, they decide to SKY DIVE! Oh my, will they get out of this song alive?
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Hey your child! Watched a cool video where Ben and Lindsey count by 5's while going on adventures in a hot air balloon, climbing a mountain and sky diving! They even use counting to escape danger!
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Ask your child to count by 5's from 5 to 50. - Encourage your child to sing the song and jump along with Ben and Lindsey during the chorus. - Take your child on an adventure to count by 5's in a creative way like climbing stairs or counting the petals on a flower. - Create a fun game where your child has to count by 5's to escape a pretend avalanche, just like Ben and Lindsey did in the video.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Counting Adventure Instructions: Start by playing the "Skip Counting by 5 Song" video and have your child follow along with Ben and Lindsey. After the video, pretend that you and your child are also on a hot air balloon ride and need to count by 5's to reach a specific destination. Then, come up with different scenarios where you need to count by 5's to escape danger, such as climbing a mountain or skydiving. Encourage your child to count out loud with you.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Listen to advice and play it safe. Skipping count can be fun, but don't ignore wise words. Counting by 5's can even save your life!"
