Helps children memorize numbers 1–10 in order, laying the foundation for future math skills.
Count along with this timeless nursery rhyme that has been delighting children since the 18th century! Perfect for finger play and learning to count to ten.
You can bring the song to life with a simple craft from the Rocky River Public Library: Trace your child's hand on a piece of paper. The thumb is the head, and the fingers are the tail.
Did you know the original 1765 version was actually about catching a hare (rabbit) instead of a fish?
Usually performed with finger play—hold up fingers for each number and wiggle your "little finger on the right" at the end.