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Number crunchers©

Peter Fardell

A fun song to help you learn odd and even numbers, especially suitable for Key Stage 1

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I’m a number cruncher and my name is Bod.
I like numbers if they’re odd.
All odd numbers taste just fine,
And they end in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9!

I’m a number cruncher and my name is Steven.
I like numbers if they’re even.
All even numbers just taste just great,
And they end in nought, 2, 4, 6, 8!
 

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Numbers crunchers (full arrangement)

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Song writer biography

Peter Fardell

Peter has worked as primary teacher at Key Stage 1 level. He composed this song as a means to teach mathematics to children at a young age.

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Music taken from

Double Trouble

Peter Fardell
Golden Apple Productions

Double Trouble uses catchy tunes and clever lyrics to teach mathematical concepts. Ideal for whole-class lessons where knowledge and skills are introduced, developed or reinforced. All the songs are valuable for leading on to questioning and problem-solving activities. 

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By Mrs Chiverton, 03rd Feb 2010 21:05

This is a great warm up to get my infants singing!!

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