Alice the Camel
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What's Inside
For preschool and kindergarten children who enjoy songs, this counting rhyme is a natural choice for circle time, car rides, or a quick math break at home. Reach for it when you want a familiar tune that supports early number practice.
Children sing along with Alice the Camel while they practice counting, counting backward, and recognizing numbers in a simple rhyme. The repeating song pattern helps children hear number order and join in with confidence.
It also fits well for caregivers and teachers who want a short, friendly way to connect music with early math skills.
Teaching & Discussion Guide
Use this guide to turn Alice the Camel into a mini reading lesson at home or in the classroom.
Concepts & skills practiced
- Counting to 10
- Counting backward
- Number recognition
- Counting rhymes
- Math vocabulary
- Listening and singing along
Discussion Questions
- 1 The page says this is a counting song. How do you think counting can go along with singing?
- 2 When you count backward, what changes from one number to the next?
- 3 Can you think of another song or chant that helps you remember numbers?
- 4 What do you do with your fingers, voice, or body when you count aloud?
- 5 Where might you hear or sing a counting rhyme like this, at home, school, or in the car?
- 6 How does counting backward feel different from counting forward?
Words to Learn
- counting
- Counting means saying numbers in order.
- counting backward
- Counting backward means saying numbers in reverse order.
- numbers
- Numbers tell how many there are.
- rhythm
- Rhythm is the beat or pattern in music and songs.
- rhyme
- A rhyme is a word that sounds like another word at the end.
- song
- A song is words set to music or a beat.
- math
- Math is learning about numbers and how they work.
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