A heartwarming and creative teaching moment recently captured the attention of many on social media. A teacher from Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Hiliran, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, showcased his unique approach to helping students remember how to spell numbers, particularly the number eight in English.

@haiqalhasman Kadang-kadang ada a few words yang tahun 1 susah nak hafal sebab spelling tu terlalu tah pape so cikgu-cikgu boleh la try chanting macam ni ye #englishteacher #tahun1 #mrhaiqalhasman #gurucemerlang School Activity - Daily Music

The video, shared by the teacher Haiqal Hasman on TikTok, shows him using a method known as the "Chant" technique to teach his Year 1 students. The technique involves singing and repeating the spelling of the word to help young learners memorize it more easily.

In the video, teacher Haiqal is heard explaining that among numbers one to ten, "eight" tends to be the most difficult for his students to spell correctly. To tackle this issue, he begins by cheerfully singing, "Alright, I'm going to teach all of you a chant. How do we spell the number eight? E-I-G-H-T!"

The chant quickly turns into a classroom activity, with students enthusiastically joining in. What made the moment even more engaging was the teacher's lively energy and enthusiasm, which clearly motivated the students and made learning fun.

Adding to the excitement, Haiqal invited two students to come to the front of the class and lead the chant together with him, creating a sense of participation and encouragement among the young learners.

"Sometimes there are a few words that Year 1 students find hard to memorize because the spelling is just all over the place," he joked in the video. "So, teachers can try using chants like this."

The video has since garnered positive reactions online, with many praising the teacher for his creativity and dedication. Commenters applauded Haiqals innovative method, noting how it turned a challenging topic into a fun and memorable lesson.

This cheerful and engaging moment is a wonderful reminder of the impact creative teaching can have in the classroom, especially for young children who thrive in playful, interactive learning environments.