Poems for Kids

“One, Two, Buckle my shoe, Three, Four, Open the door,

Five, Six, Pick up sticks, Seven, Eight, Lay them straight,

Nine, Ten, A big, fat hen” …. and so on.

A very popular English rhyme and indeed a very clever way to teach counting to the otherwise reluctant children. This poem dates back to the 18th century and has been used in quite lot of movies (like A nightmare on Elm Street) and cartoon serials (like Loony Tunes). This famous poem was also used by Agatha Christie in the title and story structure of her novel “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe”.