Number rhymes are fun songs that use numbers to help kids learn basic counting. Just like nursery rhymes, they have simple tunes that make learning enjoyable for kids.
Singing number rhymes is an easy way to teach children about numbers, whether they’re counting forwards, backwards, or even learning simple math like adding or subtracting.
You can start singing these rhymes with your kids from a very young age. Not only do number rhymes make learning numbers fun, but they also help with language skills, listening, and even social development.
In this article, we’ll go through some amazing number rhymes. But before we start, let me tell you how much it is important for your child.
Importance of Number Rhymes in Kids’ Development
Number rhymes play a vital role in a child’s early learning. These simple songs make it easy for kids to start understanding numbers and basic math.
Here’s why number rhymes are so important for your child’s development:
Helps Kids Learn Numbers
Number rhymes make it easy for kids to recognize and remember numbers. Listening to these songs helps children understand how numbers work.
They learn to count up and down and practice basic math skills like adding and subtracting.
Learning Through Repetition
Kids learn best when they hear and repeat things. The repetitive nature of number rhymes helps them get familiar with numbers in a fun way.
The more they sing, the more confident they become with counting and number patterns.
Teaches Early Math Skills
Number rhymes can teach more than just counting. Some songs teach kids to count forward, while others help them count backwards, which is useful for subtraction.
There are also songs for skip counting, like counting by 2s or 5s, which is important for learning multiplication later on.
Shows How Numbers Match Amounts
When parents or caregivers show numbers on their fingers while singing, it helps kids see how numbers relate to actual amounts.
For example, holding up two fingers while saying “two” helps kids connect the number “2” with the idea of “two things.”
Boosts Language and Social Skills
Number rhymes don’t just teach math. They also help with language development.
Singing together builds vocabulary, improves listening skills, and helps kids get comfortable with following rhythm. Plus, it’s a great way to bond and have fun together!
In short, number rhymes are a simple and playful way to help kids build important skills that will prepare them for school, all while making learning fun and stress-free.
Research also shows that nursery rhymes boost the phonological skills and social development in kids.
Source: Rhymes, Nursery Rhymes, and Reading in Early Childhood
much loved number rhymes with lyrics
Here is the Beehive
Lyrics
Here is the beehive.
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!
Here is the beehive.
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!
Buzz up high. Buzz down low.
Buzzing fast. Buzzing slow.
Buzz to the left. Buzz to the right.
Buzz all day but sleep at night.
Here is the beehive.
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!
Five Currant Buns
Lyrics
FIVE currant buns in a baker’s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away
FOUR currant buns in a baker’s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a girl with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away
THREE currant buns in a baker’s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away
TWO currant buns in a baker’s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a girl with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away
ONE currant bun in a baker’s shop
Round and fat with a cherry on top
Along came a boy with a penny one day
Bought a currant bun and took it away
Five Green, Speckled Frogs
Lyrics
Five green and speckled Frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there were 4 green speckled frogs
4 green and speckled Frogs
Sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there were 3 green speckled frogs
3 green and speckled frogs
Sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there were 2 green speckled frogs
2 green and speckled frogs
Sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there was one green speckled frog
One green and speckled frog
Sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum! Yum!
he jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there were no green speckled frogs.
Five Little Ducks
Lyrics
Five little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But only four little ducks came back
1, 2, 3, 4
Four little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But only three little ducks came back
1, 2, 3
Three little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But only two little ducks came back
1, 2
Two little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But only one little duck came back
1
One little duck went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But none of the five little ducks came back
Sad mother duck went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
And all of five little ducks came back
Five little ducks went out to play
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
And all of the five little ducks came back!
Three Jellyfish
Lyrics
Three jellyfish, three jellyfish.
Three jellyfish sitting on a rock.
One fell off.
Two jellyfish, two jellyfish.
Two jellyfish sitting on a rock.
One fell off.
One jellyfish, one jellyfish.
One jellyfish sitting on a rock.
One fell off.
No jellyfish, no jellyfish.
No jellyfish sitting on a rock.
The Ants Go Marching
Lyrics
The ants go marching one by one.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching one by one.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching one by one.
The little one stops to suck his thumb.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
The ants go marching two by two.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching two by two.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching two by two.
The little one stops to tie his shoe.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The ants go marching three by three.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching three by three.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching three by three.
The little one stops to climb a tree.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The ants go marching four by four.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching four by four.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching four by four.
The little one stops to shut the door.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The ants go marching five by five.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching five by five.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching five by five.
The little one stops to take a dive.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The ants go marching six by six.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching six by six.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
The ants go marching six by six.
The little one stops to pick up sticks.
And they all go marching down to the ground.
To get out of the rain.
Boom, boom, boom!
One Grey Elephant Balancing
Lyrics
One grey elephant balancing
Step by step on a price of string
Thought it was such a wonderful stunt
So he called for another elephant.
Two grey elephants balancing
Step by step on a price of string
Thought it was such a wonderful stunt
So he called for another elephant.
Three grey elephants balancing
Step by step on a price of string
Thought it was such a wonderful stunt
So he called for another elephant.
Four grey elephants balancing
Step by step on a price of string
Thought it was such a wonderful stunt
So he called for another elephant.
Five grey elephants balancing
Step by step on a price of string
Thought it was such a wonderful stunt
So he called for another elephant.
SIx grey elephants balancing
Step by step on a price of string
All of a sudden the piece of string broke.
And down came all the elephant folk.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Lyrics
One, two
Buckle my shoe
Three, four
Shut the door
Five, six
Pick up sticks
Seven, eight
Lay them straight
Nine, ten
A big fat hen
5 Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed
Lyrics
FIVE little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head;
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
Jumping on the bed, jumping on the bed,
Jumping on the bed and falling off the bed.
FOUR little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head;
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
THREE little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head;
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
Jumping on the bed, jumping on the bed,
Jumping on the bed and falling off the bed.
TWO little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head;
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
ONE little monkey jumping on the bed
He fell off and bumped his head;
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
There Were Ten In The Bed
Lyrics
There were ten in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were nine in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were eight in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were seven in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were six in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were five in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were four in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were three in the bed
And the little one said
Roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over and one fell out
Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree
Lyrics
Five little monkeys swinging in a tree
teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me…
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be
and snapped that monkey out that tree
four monkeys
Four little monkeys swinging in a tree
teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me…
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be
and snapped that monkey out that tree
three monkeys
Three little monkeys swinging in a tree
teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me…
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be
and snapped that monkey out that tree
two monkeys
Two little monkeys swinging in the tree
teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me…
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be
and snapped that monkey out that tree
only one monkey
One little monkeys swinging in the tree
teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me…
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be
and snapped that monkey out that tree
One Potato, Two Potatoes
Lyrics
One potato, two potatoes
Three potatoes, four
Five potatoes, six potatoes
Seven potatoes more.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
Lyrics
One, two, three, four, five,
Once I caught a fish alive,
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
Then I let it go again.
Why did you let it go?
Because it bit my finger so.
Which finger did it bite?
This little finger on my right.
Johnny Works With One Hammer
Lyrics
Johnny works with one hammer,
One hammer, one hammer,
Johnny works with one hammer,
Then he works with two.
Johnny works with two hammers,
Tne hammers, one hammers,
Johnny works with two hammers,
Then he works with three.
Johnny works with three hammers,
Three hammers, three hammers,
Johnny works with three hammers,
Then he works with four.
Johnny works with four hammers,
Four hammers, four hammers,
Johnny works with four hammers,
Then he works with five.
Johnny works with five hammers,
Five hammers, five hammers,
Johnny works with five hammers,
Then he goes to sleep.
Ten Fat Sausages Sitting in a Pan
Lyrics
Ten fat sausages sitting in the pan,
One went pop, and another went bam!
Eight fat sausages sitting in the pan,
One went pop, and another went bam!
Six fat sausages sitting in the pan,
One went pop, and another went bam!
Four fat sausages sitting in the pan,
One went pop, and another went bam!
Two fat sausages sitting in the pan,
One went pop, and another went bam!
No more sausages sitting in the pan.
Conclusion
Number rhymes make learning about numbers and math enjoyable for young kids. These catchy songs help children with counting, addition, and subtraction while also boosting their language and social skills.
Including number rhymes in everyday activities creates a fun learning experience and builds a strong foundation for the future.
Overall, number rhymes are both entertaining and important for helping kids grow and learn.
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