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1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Make counting fun

Make counting fun! Here families will find ways to explore mathematics through books and songs.

Structure and features

There are many fun and interesting ways to engage children in learning about mathematics. These links are to a selection of books, rhymes and fingerplays for families to enjoy with their children.

 

Links and files

One is a snail

The very hungry caterpillar

Way up high in an apple tree

 Five little ducks

 Over in the meadow

 The ants go marching

Five little speckled frogs

Pattern fish

Titch

Teacher notes

Early Years Learning Framework:  OUTCOME 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Please note,  the suggested links for books come from Appendix 4 in the Numeracy Guidebooks