Counting songs are a fantastic way to introduce young children to maths, not only will they learn simple concepts of counting, number and algebra, but learn about shapes, measures and mental arithmetic using this fun counting songs and maths games activity book. It's not widely known, but from an early age children can discover maths through musical activities such as singing and moving to music, they memorise number sequences through songs and chants, experience patterns through clapping and playing rhythms, and explore space through finger rhymes and action games - all these activities are covered in this songs book especially written to link in with the National Curriculum Numeracy requirements.

This fun counting songs book contains a collection of 37 songs, most if not all of the songs and tunes will already be familiar to you. The songs can be sung at different times and in a wide variety of situations. You can chant them during a spare two minutes, sing them with family and friends, use them in assembly or in groups and in all sorts of other environments.

This edition contains photocopiable images, together with many activitiy ideas alongside each counting song, making this children's book a fabulous resource for anybody wanting to spend quality time with their children. Symbols are used in the teacher's notes to indicate a description of how to use each song, ideas for more maths with questions, investigations or extensions and musical suggestions.

Recommended musical instruments for this book include:

Hand drums
Wooden blocks
Bells
Maracas
Xylophone
Tambourine
Double tone block
(click on the link above to view Amusica's percussion instruments)

Ages around 4 yrs+

See our full range of Children's Musical Instruments here.