Number Rhymes and Songs

Number Rhymes to say and play
by Opal Dunn, illustrated by Adriano Gon
(Frances Lincoln)
Eighteen rhymes, some traditional, some specially written, offer a fun way to practise counting and number skills using numbers up to 10, with the under fives. Physical involvement is very important for young learners and these lively rhymes offer plenty of opportunities for movement and action. Some have ‘how to play’ suggestions though adults and children will quickly find additional ways to move and play. Numbers are also integrated into most of the jolly illustrations (which are great fun in themselves). As well as enhancing language development, many of the rhymes could also form the basis of interactive maths displays using children’s own art work.
(reviewed by Jill Bennett)
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The songs and chants in this book provide a wonderful way to encourage children both mathematically and musically. They fit well into odd moments in the day as well as into structured numeracy sessions and are all set to well known tunes so you don't need to be a musician to use them. The range of maths skills covered is ideal for use with Key Stage 1 and there are ideas for extending the maths and for further music work. Our reviewer loved this and so did her class of mixed Year 1 and Reception children. Buy from Amazon