Dutch Number Songs for Kids

The number songs

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  Eén, Twee, Drie

  One, Two, Three · 2:21 · Premium

  één, twee, drie, tellen

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  Tien Kleine Vogeltjes

  Ten Little Birds · 1:36 · Premium

  vier, vijf, tien, het vogeltje

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  Tel Met Mij Mee

  Count With Me · 2:00 · Premium

  zes, zeven, acht, negen

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  Hoeveel Zijn Er?

  How Many Are There? · 1:57 · Premium

  hoeveel?, er is / er zijn, veel, het getal

Dutch number words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Count real things while the song plays: stairs, grapes, toy cars. Touch each one as the Dutch number is sung.
• Hold up fingers for each number. Fingers are a counting aid kids carry everywhere, so the Dutch numbers travel with them.
• Once the numbers feel easy, stop the song mid-count and let your child sing the next number on their own.

Questions parents ask

Up to which number do the Dutch counting songs go?

The counting unit focuses on the first numbers, mostly one to ten, so little ones master them through repetition before bigger numbers appear in later songs.

Which Dutch words are in these number songs?

16 key words and phrases, including één (one), twee (two), drie (three), tellen (to count), vier (four), vijf (five), tien (ten), het vogeltje (little bird). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Dutch number songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:36 and 2:21 each, about 8 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.