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Counting: 5,4,3,2,1
Music is a great way to help children develop mathematical concepts. I even did research for my teaching degree dissertation on this: ‘An investigation into how music can help children’s learning in maths, especially in the concept area of pattern’
How can music help with counting backwards?
Songs and rhymes are brilliant at facilitating counting backwards and there are many to choose from. Below I have listed those that I use:
- 5 little ducks
- 5 little men
- 10 in the bed
- 10 sausages
- 5 l…
Baa Baa…Sheep...
I follow lots of early years groups and one of the questions that come up frequently is, what are the alternate words to…. said nursery rhymes?
One that seems to get lots of responses is baa, baa black sheep. I have included below some of the ideas that I have come across. I don’t know who the original creators are so I’m unable to give them credit but I hope that you manage to find something that will inspire you to try something new in your early years setting!
If you need help with the t…
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