Five Little Ducks

"Five Little Ducks" is a popular nursery rhyme and counting song for young children. The song tells the story of a mother duck and her five ducklings, who venture out and then gradually return to their mother. As each duckling leaves and comes back, the total number decreases, providing a simple and engaging way for children to practice counting backward.
Here are the lyrics to "Five Little Ducks":
Five little ducks went out one day,
Over the hills 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 hills and far away.
Mother duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack,"
But only three little ducks came back.
The pattern continues with three, two, and one little duck until there are no ducks left. The mother duck is sad, but then all the little ducks come back, and she quacks happily.
The song not only helps children learn to count backward but also introduces the concept of subtraction in a playful and enjoyable way. Teachers, parents, and caregivers often use hand gestures or puppets to make the song more interactive and engaging for young children. The repetitive structure and the story-like nature of the song make it a favorite in early childhood education.
Category:Songs
Category:Nursery Rhymes