Learning to hear sounds and play with rhymes is such an important skill, and it can be so much fun for kids to explore early on! Parents can easily introduce rhymes through songs, poems, letter and number rhymes, games, and so much more. In fact, rhyming is one of the seven key areas of phonological awareness that kids need to master before they can start reading.

Because it’s such a big part of early literacy, I love making rhyming a regular part of my teaching for little ones!

Today, I have some fun number rhymes to help your child learn and write numbers. This helpful activity is one of so many from my resource Play Into Kindergarten Readiness. 

FREE Printable Number Cards

Before we start, you’ll want to grab your FREE Printable Number Cards! This amazing resource includes number cards from zero to ten, number formation rhymes, and five ways to learn and play with the cards. Enter your email address below to enjoy this activity. When you enter your email address, you’ll be instantly sent your Free Printable Number Cards. You’ll also be redirected to the How Wee Learn Shop, where you can peek at Play into Kindergarten Readiness.

Number Rhymes for Littles

Writing those first numbers can be challenging, which is why it is always good to make it fun. Now, let’s start rhyming with number one! 

The number 1 is one straight line, you can do it, it’s looking fine!

Around the tree and straight on back, the number 2 is on a railroad track.

Around the tree, around the tree, that’s the way to make a 3.

Down, across, and down once more, that’s the way to make a 4.

Down, around, and put on a hat, the number 5 is made like that.

Down, around, and into a mix, that’s the way to make a 6.

Across the sky and down from heaven, that’s the way to make a 7.

Make an ‘S’ and close the gate, that’s the way to make an 8.

Circle high then straight on down, the number 9 will touch the ground.

Around, around, and around you go, when you get home, you have a 0.

I’d love for you to try this fun number rhyme activity with your child—it’s a great way to spark excitement about learning number formation! Not only will it help your child practice counting and writing, but it’ll also sneak in some reading and rhyming skills without them even realizing it.

This is just one of 140 activities you’ll get in my preschool program, Play into Kindergarten Readiness. Each day, you’ll receive a play-based activity with minimal prep that’s designed to be both fun and developmentally appropriate. These activities cover all the core skills, including literacy, math, motor skills, social-emotional wellness, and more.

If this sounds like something you’d love to try with your little one, click the link below to explore the shop and check out a sample!

Play into Kindergarten Readiness 

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