IN THE POND
One little girl rowing in the pond, then another girl came along.
How many girls now rowing in the pond?
Three little fish swimming in the pond, then another fish came along.
How many fish swimming in the pond?
Two little birds flying over the pond, then two more birds came along.
How many birds flying over the pond?
Four little ducks swimming in the pond, then two more ducks came along.
How many ducks now swimming in the pond?
Five butterflies over the pond, then three more butterflies came along.
How many butterflies now over the pond?
Jean Warren
This is a great number rhyme to use with a felt board and cutouts. Or you Could have children act out the rhymes, to help visualize the amounts.
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FIVE LITTLE BEES
One little bee flew and flew.
He met a friend and that made two.
Two little bees, busy as can be—
Along came another and that made three.
Three little bees, wanted one more,
They found one soon, and that made four.
Four little bees, going home to the hive,
Met another friend and that made five.
Five little bees working every hour—
Buzz away, bees, and find another flower.
Author Unknown
This is another fun rhyme to have your children act out. |
HERE IS A BEE
Here is a beehive, where are the bees? (Clench fist)
Hidden away, were nobody sees.
Watch and see them come out of their hive. (Bring out fingers one by one)
One, two, three, four, five!
Adapted Traditional
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FOUR LITTLE BUGS
One little bug went out to play, on a spider’s web one day.
He was having so much fun, he called another bug to come.
Two little bugs went out to play, on a spider’s web one day.
They were having so much fun, they called another bug to come.
Three little bugs went out to play, on a spider’s web one day.
They were having so much fun, they called another bug to come.
Four little bugs went out to play, on a spiders web one day.
Soon they made a great big bunch –
And along came a spider, just in time for lunch!
Jean Warren
Have a five children act out the rhyme. |
I CAUGHT A FISH
One, two, three, four, five, (Count on fingers)
I caught a fish alive. (Hold up pretend fish)
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, (Count on fingers)
I let it go again! (Pretend to throw back fish)
Traditional
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THE ANTS GO MARCHING
Tune: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again”
The ants go marching one by one, hurray, hurray!
The ants go marching one by one, hurray, hurray!
The ants go marching one by one, then they stop and play their drums.
Oh, we’re oh so glad that the ants could come today.
Continue with additional verses.
The ants go marching two by two – they all bend down and touch their shoe.
The ants go marching three by three – they all bend down and slap their knee.
The ants go marching four by four – they’re raising money for the poor.
Adapted Traditional |
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