Singing a number rhyme is a great way to bond with your child, support their language development and number skills.
Have a go at following the song lyrics and watch the video for the music below:
Five Currant Buns lyrics
Five currant buns in a baker's shop.
Big and round with a cherry on the top,
Along came a boy with a penny one day,
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
Four currant buns in a baker's shop.
Big and round with a cherry on the top,
Along came a boy with a penny one day,
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
Three currant buns in a baker's shop.
Big and round with a cherry on the top,
Along came a boy with a penny one day,
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
Two currant buns in a baker's shop.
Big and round with a cherry on the top,
Along came a boy with a penny one day,
Bought a currant bun and took it away.
One currant bun in a baker's shop.
Big and round with a cherry on the top,
Along came a boy with a penny one day,
Bought the currant bun and took it away.
Top tip!
Bring this song to life and help develop your child's counting and early number skills by using toy/real cakes or biscuits and pennies to help you when you sing the song.
Watch the video
Take a look at this video featuring Literacy Champions volunteers in our Read On Nottingham Hub singing this song. Why not try it for yourself at home?
