One, two, buckle my shoe, Three, four, close the bedroom door, Five, six, no more tricks, Seven, eight, dreams can't wait, Nine, ten, dream time then! Little Benny yawned so wide, Teddy Bear right by his side. "Count with me," said Benny bright, "Numbers help me sleep at night." One white sheep went bouncing by, Two more leaped across the sky. Three soft clouds began to sail, Four stars twinkled, dim and pale. Five wise owls hooting "Hoo!" Six fireflies danced and flew. Seven crickets sang their tune, Eight night winds beneath the moon. Nine dream ships rocked to and fro, Ten waves splashed both high and low. Eleven angels, shining bright, Twelve sweet whispers in the night. Thirteen woodland creatures small, Fourteen answered slumber's call. Fifteen pillows, fluffy-white, Sixteen wishes for good night. Seventeen drops of gentle rain, Eighteen dreams on sleepy lane. Nineteen yawns from sleepy head, Twenty tucked safe in his bed. Twenty-one... and Benny dozed, Both his sleepy eyes now closed. Off to dreamland, soft and deep, Where the counting helped him sleep. In his dreams he wandered free, Counting wonders by the sea. Dragons gentle, soft and kind, Left all worries far behind. When your eyelids grow so heavy, Count along with sleepy Benny. Every number, soft and low, Helps your peaceful dreams to grow. Close your eyes, let numbers soar, One through twenty-one, and more. Counting is the sweetest way, To end each busy, happy day!
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One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Nursery Rhyme Meaning & Lessons
Counting Can Help You Feel Calm and Safe: When you feel worried or can't fall asleep, counting numbers like Benny does can make your mind feel peaceful and quiet. Just like how Benny counts from one to twenty-one and then drifts off to dreamland, you can use counting as a special trick to help yourself feel better and more relaxed.
Your Imagination Can Take You on Amazing Adventures: Even when you're lying in bed, your mind can go on the most wonderful journeys! Just like Benny dreams about gentle dragons and wonders by the sea, when you close your eyes and let your imagination soar, you can visit magical places and meet friendly creatures in your dreams.
Learning Can Be Fun and Helpful Every Day: Numbers aren't just for math class - they're everywhere around us and can help us in so many ways! When Benny counts sheep, stars, and fireflies, he's learning while having fun. You can practice counting too, and it will help you with lots of things, from organizing your toys to falling asleep peacefully at night.
Did you Know?: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe was made to help children learn how to count. Long ago, not everyone had school books, so people used rhymes to teach numbers in a fun and catchy way. The rhyme goes all the way up to twenty, with little actions to remember each number.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
One, two, buckle my shoe;
Three, four, knock at the door;
Five, six, pick up sticks;
Seven, eight, lay them straight;
Nine, ten, a big fat hen;
Eleven, twelve, dig and delve;
Thirteen, fourteen, maids a-courting;
Fifteen, sixteen, maids in the kitchen;
Seventeen, eighteen, maids in waiting;
Nineteen, twenty, my plate's empty.