If you have a child, it is very important to teach them about numbers. Counting is an integral part of learning. Starting now could give them an edge before they reach pre-kindergarten. There are nursery rhymes that can help your kids grasp the concept of math easily.
Five Little Monkeys
The song “Five Little Monkeys” is the most popular. Not only is it fun to learn and sing but teaches kids how to count to five. This is one that they will pick up real quick because children love animals, especially monkeys. Not only does your child learn math but also about veterinarians.
Hickory Dickory Dock
Hickory Dickory Dock is another good one and popular. In this rhyme, children are learning to tell time. It is best to teach them with a handmade clock using the song because not all time pieces out there are digital. You will want them to become familiar with what the shorthand and longhand represents. The fact that mice are used keeps it interesting.
One Two Buckle My Shoe
The song “One Two Buckle My Shoe” goes all the way to 10. This is a fun one for sure. Your children are not only learning numbers but also some must needed actions that take place. You can teach them the numbers one and two and how to tie their shoes all at the same time. The numbers three and four can be learned, along with understanding to keep doors closed. Five and number six picking up sticks teaches your child to always clean up after themselves. Learning the numbers seven and eight, along with not being late. This explains how to be on time. Then of course nine and 10 let’s say it again starts the countdown and fun all over. So you see in this particular rhyme it’s not just numbers that your child picks up but also productive everyday things that are essential for life.
123 God Lives Me
If you are a Christian, then 123 God Loves Me is for you and your child. Not only do they learn numbers but about the love of the Heavenly Father. It is important to establish that early on so your child gets a head start at counting but also learning to trust and depend on God. You can spark their interest in prayer and reading the Bible. They can also learn to count the books of the Bible. All of this can come from learning this very simple song.
Five Little Astronauts
I do not remember “Five Little Astronauts” but it is very interesting. The numbers go all the way to 10. Plus, your child is learning about space exploration. This is good because you want to try and expand the number learning to 20 and so on. It gives your child a much needed boost in getting to know the harder two digit numbers. As you can see, teaching your child numbers can be a very fun task when using popular nursery rhymes.