Maths, Age and Counting Songs

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.

ⓒ The Magic Crayons

Say ___ 1 time
___
Say ___ 2 times
___ ___
Say ___ 3 times
___ ___ ___

(repeat up to 10!)

ⓒ The Magic Crayons

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!