Singing Numbers: Book & CD

Straightforward and joyful. The songs sit comfortably in young voices and move naturally between playful melody and clear, spoken rhythm. There's a deliberate simplicity that respects young listeners' developing attention spans while making room for enthusiasm and repetition.

Early childhood and primary teachers who want to integrate music meaningfully into math instruction without needing extensive music training. These songs work equally well in general music classrooms, preschool settings, and K-2 homerooms where reinforcing number concepts through singing strengthens retention and engagement.

• Play the vocal demo first so students hear the melody and lyrics clearly before attempting to sing along.
• Use the backing tracks alone once students know the songs; this builds independence and lets them lead the musical performance.
• Repeat songs across multiple days rather than moving through the book sequentially; repetition deepens both musical and mathematical retention.
• Invite students to add body percussion or hand motions tied to the numerical content (e.g., clapping to count beats or tapping legs for different numbers).

Weave these into daily math time as transitions, warm-ups, or reinforcement activities. The French counting song offers a natural entry point to world languages in early grades. Use the backing tracks during centers or independent practice to make math drills feel musical rather than rote.

• Counting in ones, twos, threes, fours, and fives
• Simple addition and subtraction
• Listening for number sequences within song
• Singing in unison
• Counting in French
• Following beat and rhythm while retaining information