Nursery Rhymes One Two Three Four Five Times Touch Now

Did you know the original 1765 version was actually about catching a hare (rabbit) instead of a fish?

Helps children memorize numbers 1–10 in order, laying the foundation for future math skills.

The rhyme subtly teaches kids about why things happen—the narrator lets the fish go because it bit them. 🎨 Activity Idea: Hand-Fish Craft Nursery Rhymes One Two Three Four Five Times Touch

You can bring the song to life with a simple craft from the Rocky River Public Library: Trace your child's hand on a piece of paper. The thumb is the head, and the fingers are the tail.

Why did you let it go?Because it bit my finger so.Which finger did it bite?This little finger on my right. Did you know the original 1765 version was

One, two, three, four, five,Once I caught a fish alive,Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,Then I let it go again.

Usually performed with finger play—hold up fingers for each number and wiggle your "little finger on the right" at the end. 🎨 Activity Idea: Hand-Fish Craft You can bring

Draw a face on the thumb and decorate the fingers with "scales" using buttons or markers!