DLTK's Nursery Rhymes for Kids
Five Little Ducks
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But only four little ducks came back.
Four little ducks
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But only three little ducks came back.
Three little ducks
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But only two little ducks came back.
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But only one little duck came back.
One little duck
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack, quack."
But none of the five little ducks came back.
Sad mother duck
Went out one day
Over the hill and far away
The sad mother duck said
"Quack, quack, quack."
And all of the five little ducks came back.
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The History of "Five Little Ducks"
"Five Little Ducks" is a popular children's song that has delighted young audiences with its simple, catchy melody and repetitive lyrics. The song narrates the story of five little ducks that go out to play but gradually decrease in number as they fail to return when their mother calls. The rhyme concludes with the mother duck calling for her ducklings, who finally all come back.
The song's structure and repetitive verses make it an effective tool for teaching young children basic counting skills and concepts of subtraction. It is commonly used in preschools, kindergartens, and early childhood education settings to engage children in interactive learning and develop their numerical abilities.
The origins of "Five Little Ducks" are not precisely documented, but it is part of a long tradition of children's counting songs that date back to the 19th century. These songs are designed to be fun and educational, making learning enjoyable for young children. "Five Little Ducks" has been featured in various nursery rhyme collections, children's music albums, and educational resources.
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