October 8

Sing a Song

Lonely Bus Driver

One lonely bus driver all alone and blue
He picked up a passenger and then there were two.
Two people riding, they stopped by a tree
They picked up a passenger, and then there were three.
Three people riding, they stopped by a store
They picked up a passenger, and then there were four.
Four people riding, happy and alive,
They picked up a passenger, and then there were five.
Five people riding open swung the door
Four passengers got off the bus,
The driver's alone once more.

Watch

Ten in the Bed by ABCmouse.com

Try This

Count steps with your little one as you walk up them starting with 1, 2, 3.  As you walk down them, start from 10, 9, and 8. 

Read a Book

Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

  • Bear Counts by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Jane Chapman
  • Flora and the Chicks: a counting book by Molly Idle

Explore More

See the October Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!