This free counting song for kids teaches numbers from one to ten in 1 minute and 11 seconds. Kids sing the numbers, then count real objects on screen: one red apple, two little fish, three yellow ducks, all the way to ten yummy cookies. The song ends with the counting chorus again, so kids can sing along the second time.
Video at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Age | 2 to 5 years (toddlers, preschool and kindergarten) |
| Length | 1 minute 11 seconds |
| Skill | Counting from 1 to 10 and counting objects |
| Format | Counting song, objects to count, then the chorus again |
| Subtitles | Yes, on-screen words |
| Best for | Early math, circle time and car rides |
Two Kinds of Counting in This Counting Song for Kids
There are two different counting skills, and this video practices both:
- Rote counting means saying the numbers in order: one, two, three. The song part teaches this.
- Counting objects means touching or pointing to each thing once and saying one number for each. The apples, fish, ducks and cookies teach this.
A child who can sing 1 to 10 may still miss or double-count objects. Practicing both skills together builds real number sense.
What Your Child Will Learn
- Say the numbers 1 to 10 in order
- Count objects one by one, giving each object one number
- Understand that the last number counted tells “how many”
- Link number words to real amounts
- Build early math confidence by singing a counting song for kids
Count Along at Home
After the video, try counting real things around you. Here are easy ideas for every number:
| Number | Count at home |
|---|---|
| 1 | One nose on your face |
| 2 | Two hands or two shoes |
| 3 | Three spoons on the table |
| 4 | Four legs on a chair |
| 5 | Five fingers on one hand |
| 6 | Six crayons in a row |
| 7 | Seven days in a week |
| 8 | Eight blocks in a tower |
| 9 | Nine grapes on a plate |
| 10 | Ten toes on your feet |
Tips for Learning Numbers with Your Child
- Touch and count. Ask your child to touch each object as they count. This stops skipping and double-counting.
- Ask “How many?” after counting. The answer should be the last number they said.
- Count every day. Count stairs, snacks and toys during normal daily life.
- Use fingers. Show numbers on your fingers while you sing.
Fun Counting Games
1. Snack Count
Put a small number of crackers or grapes on a plate. Your child counts them before eating. Start with 3 and build up to 10.
2. Jump and Count
Call out a number and your child jumps, claps or hops that many times.
3. Number Hunt
Find numbers on clocks, phones, books and doors. Your child says each number they find.
When your child is ready for written practice, make free counting and addition sheets with our Math Worksheet Generator.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can kids count to 10?
Many kids can say the numbers 1 to 10 by age 4, and the CDC milestones list “counts to 10” as a skill most kids have by age 5. Counting 10 real objects correctly can take a little longer.
My child can count to 10 but gets the wrong answer when counting toys. Why?
Saying numbers in order and counting objects are different skills. Help your child touch each toy once while saying one number, and line the toys up in a row to make it easier.
What should my child learn after counting to 10?
Next, practice counting to 20, recognizing written numbers 1 to 10 and comparing groups, like “Which plate has more grapes?” Simple adding with real objects comes after that.
How can I make counting fun?
Turn it into play. Sing a counting song for kids like this one, count steps on a walk and use snacks, toys and games instead of worksheets at first.
Keep Learning
- Shapes for Kids: Learn Shape Names – more early math
- Colors for Kids: Learn 10 Colors
- Free Math Worksheet Generator – counting and addition sheets
- Free Color by Number Worksheets – numbers and colors together
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