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…
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.
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!
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