In The Pond

One little girl rowing in the pond,
Then another girl came along.
How many girls now rowing in the pond?

Three little fish swimming in the pond,
Then another fish came along.
How many fish now swimming in the pond?

Two little birds flying over the pond,
Then two more birds came along.
How many birds now flying over the pond?

Four little ducks swimming in the pond,
Then two more ducks came along.
How many ducks now swimming in the pond?

Five butterflies over the pond,
Then three more butterflies came along.
How many butterflies now over the pond?


This is a great number rhyme to use with a felt board and cutouts.
Or you could have children act out the rhymes, to help visualize the amounts.