German Number Songs for Kids

The number songs

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  Eins, zwei, drei

  One, Two, Three · 1:25 · Premium

  eins, zwei, drei, zählen

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  Zehn kleine Vögel

  Ten Little Birds · 2:11 · Premium

  vier, fünf, zehn, kleiner Vogel

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  Zähl mit mir

  Count With Me · 1:35 · Premium

  sechs, sieben, acht, neun

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  Wie viele sind da?

  How Many Are There? · 2:25 · Premium

  wie viele?, es gibt, viele, Zahl

German 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 German number is sung.
• Hold up fingers for each number. Fingers are a counting aid kids carry everywhere, so the German 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 German 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 German words are in these number songs?

16 key words and phrases, including eins (one), zwei (two), drei (three), zählen (to count), vier (four), fünf (five), zehn (ten), kleiner Vogel (little bird). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the German 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 1:25 and 2:25 each, about 8 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.