Children’s maths, numbers and counting songs
Songs for kindergarten, preschool, elementary and international school children plus ESL students. All written and produced by The Magic Crayons, who are accomplished musicians working as professional qualified English language teachers. If you are planning a lesson to a theme, remember to check our flash cards, crafts and games pages too.
How Old Are You
How old are you? x2
I’m 5 years old, I’m 6 years old
5 years forward, 6 years forward
5 years backward, 6 years backward
I’m 5 years old, I’m 6 years old
A doo doo doo, a daa daa daa
5 years old, 6 years old x4
How Old Are You? x2
I’m 5 years old
I’m 6 years old
…oh man it’s total gridlock…
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I’m 5 years old, I’m 6 years old
5 years forward, 6 years forward
5 years backward, 6 years backward
I’m 5 years old, I’m 6 years old
A doo doo doo, a daa daa daa
5 years old, 6 years old x4
How Old Are You? x2
I’m 5 years old
I’m 6 years old
…oh man it’s total gridlock…
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Song For 20
Notes: Move forwards and backwards with whole class for A section. In B sections highlight the second digit of each number by holding up fingers (e.g. for sixteen hold up six fingers). Do the Breakfast Club dance during the breakdown!
11, come on x2
12, come on x2
etc.
1…1...it’s eleven
1…2...it’s twelve
etc.
11, come on x2
12, come on x2
etc.
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11, come on x2
12, come on x2
etc.
1…1...it’s eleven
1…2...it’s twelve
etc.
11, come on x2
12, come on x2
etc.
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The Say Song
Say ___ 1 time
___
Say ___ 2 times
___ ___
Say ___ 3 times
___ ___ ___
(repeat up to 10!)
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Notes: In the tradition of “1 little, 2 little...” this song can be used with any word you wish to teach. The trick is singing to the beats - listen to the triangle! The song gets harder and harder to sing as the repetitions increase. Hilarious fun!
___
Say ___ 2 times
___ ___
Say ___ 3 times
___ ___ ___
(repeat up to 10!)
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Notes: In the tradition of “1 little, 2 little...” this song can be used with any word you wish to teach. The trick is singing to the beats - listen to the triangle! The song gets harder and harder to sing as the repetitions increase. Hilarious fun!
