This Halloween counting song is simple and easy for toddlers and preschoolers to learn. Children can use their fingers as they say each verse and also include actions of what each monster says. 

This star counting song encourages children to count backwards from 5 to 1. Children can use their hands to complete the actions for each verse of the song. This star song is easy for toddlers and preschoolers to learn. 

This counting astronaut rhyme song teaches the concept of ordinal numbers to children. Children can use their fingers to count for each verse and it's a catchy little fingerplay song as it rhymes.

Five cranky crabs were digging on the shore.
One swam into a net and then there were four.

Four cranky crabs were floating in the sea.
One got tangled up in seaweed then there were three.

Three cranky crabs were wondering what to do.
One dug a deep, deep hole. Then there were two.

Two cranky crabs were warming in the sun.
One got scooped up in a cup. Then there was one.

One cranky crab was smarter than his friends.
He hid between the jagged rocks.
That's how the story ends.

Hints and Tips: 

• Use felt board, puppets, images when singing this song. 

An ocean‑themed song introducing whales. Supports environmental learning and animal awareness.

A counting rhyme about Easter eggs being sold. Builds subtraction skills and early math.

Hints and Tips: 

• Actions To The Song: 
  Won't you bee my Valentine? (point to friend)
  And buzz away with me? (pretend to buzz around)
  We'll bumble along together
  Because your my honey bee! (blow kisses)
  BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

This is a catchy fingerplay counting song about caterpillars falling asleep and then waking up into a beautiful butterfly. This song can be used for toddlers and preschoolers during group time. 

This classic rhyme is easy to learn, fun to repeat, and perfect for circle time or transitions, giving little ones a chance to wiggle, move, and focus while building early learning foundations.