CoComelon: The Best Counting Videos for Toddlers

Cathy Glass

Pseudonym for a foster carer and author of many memoirs offering insight into childcare and trauma.

This article compiles a selection of CoComelon videos specifically designed to aid toddlers in learning how to count. Through vibrant animations, catchy tunes, and relatable characters, these videos transform mathematical concepts into an enjoyable and accessible experience for young children. From counting baby chicks to exploring numbers with beloved characters, the collection provides diverse approaches to early numerical education, fostering engagement and foundational understanding.

CoComelon, a widely recognized animated series, has meticulously developed its content over nearly two decades to not only captivate young audiences but also to equip them with fundamental learning tools. Beyond teaching basic life skills and confidence-building activities, CoComelon offers a rich array of counting videos. These educational segments leverage rhymes and charming animal characters to introduce the basics of counting, laying a solid groundwork for preschool-aged children.

One popular video features JJ and friends counting ten adorable baby chicks, showcasing their journey from hatching to playing. With lyrics such as “We have 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, still there’s more, 7 and 8, 9 and then, This little one makes 10,” the song provides a memorable way for toddlers to grasp initial number concepts. Another video extends the learning to numbers 1-100, depicting tadpoles hatching in a pond, with each new tadpole accompanied by a large numeral to enhance visual recognition.

Classic nursery rhymes are also given a CoComelon twist to teach counting. “Five Little Ducks” illustrates subtraction as ducklings venture away one by one, only to return safely. Similarly, “Ten Little Piggies” features piglets sliding down a playground, allowing children to count from one to ten. Dinosaurs, ever popular with children, star in “Dinosaur T-Rex Number Song” and “Ten Little Dinos,” where colorful T-Rexes perform acrobatic feats and baby dinos hatch from eggs, making counting an adventurous activity.

The collaborative song “Numbers Song with Nina and Ms. Appleberry” introduces number identification using classroom toys, providing a concise learning experience for children with shorter attention spans. For counting backward, “Ten in the Bed” offers an animated version of the familiar rhyme, showing JJ and various animal friends rolling out of bed one by one until only one remains, concluding with a heartwarming scene of all characters napping together. Other videos, like “12345 Once I Caught A Fish Alive,” “Five Little Penguins Jumping on the Bed,” and “Five Little Pandas Jumping on the Bed,” further reinforce counting skills through engaging narratives and gentle lessons on safety and consequences.

In essence, CoComelon's approach to counting education is multifaceted and highly engaging. By integrating familiar characters, imaginative scenarios, and catchy songs, these videos not only make learning numbers an enjoyable activity but also help young viewers develop a solid foundation in early mathematical literacy. The series effectively blends entertainment with education, catering to the developmental needs of toddlers and preparing them for future academic challenges.