Songs and Rhymes

Activity 1

Learn a Rhyme or Song

Rhymes and songs are good ways to have fun with kids and teach them to count. The most important thing is to have fun. Most of the rhymes and songs that follow are old, and you may know them with different words or actions. Use them whichever way you like.

This Little Bear

This little bear went fishing.

This little bear stayed home.

This little bear caught a salmon.

This bear caught none.

This little bear said “Grr, grr” and ate it all up.


Hold the baby’s foot and wiggle each
toe for each little bear. The last line
is time for a little tickle.