Nursery Rhymes One Two Three Four Five Times Touch Official

Helps children memorize numbers 1–10 in order, laying the foundation for future math skills.

Did you know the original 1765 version was actually about catching a hare (rabbit) instead of a fish?

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. Nursery Rhymes One Two Three Four Five Times Touch

Usually performed with finger play—hold up fingers for each number and wiggle your "little finger on the right" at the end.

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. Helps children memorize numbers 1–10 in order, laying

Why did you let it go?Because it bit my finger so.Which finger did it bite?This little finger on my right.

The rhyme subtly teaches kids about why things happen—the narrator lets the fish go because it bit them. 🎨 Activity Idea: Hand-Fish Craft Perfect for finger play and learning to count to ten

Draw a face on the thumb and decorate the fingers with "scales" using buttons or markers!