Ten in the Bed
Quick Answer
A playful counting rhyme where ten little ones share a bed, keep rolling over, and tumble out one by one—until the bed is finally quiet.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s rhythmic, predictable, and naturally soothing. The repetition helps little listeners relax, and the countdown feels like settling in for sleep.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
“Ten in the Bed” is a cozy, sing-song bedtime rhyme built on repetition and a gentle countdown. It starts with ten little ones squeezed into one bed. The smallest voice keeps asking everyone to “roll over,” and with each roll, one tumbles out. Then there are nine… then eight… and so on, step by step. The fun is in the pattern: children quickly learn what comes next and can join in. That predictability is exactly what makes it work at bedtime—it feels like a familiar lullaby. As the number shrinks, the scene gets quieter, too. The bed becomes less crowded, the rolling stops, and the rhyme lands in a calm ending that mirrors what families are doing in real life: settling bodies, finding space, and drifting toward rest. It’s ideal for ages 2–6 and works beautifully as a short “one more” story after brushing teeth or right before lights out.
Story Excerpt
There were ten in the bed And the little one said, " Roll over! Roll over! " So they all rolled over And one fell out There were nine in the bed And the little one said, " Roll over! Roll over! " So they all rolled over And one fell out There were eight in the bed And the little one said, " Roll over! Roll over! " So they all rolled over And…
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In One Glance
Ten in the Bed is a repetitive counting rhyme in which ten little ones share a bed and keep rolling over until one falls out each time. The number decreases from ten to one, creating a playful countdown. The predictable pattern and sing-song rhythm make it calming for bedtime and easy for young children to join in.
Frequently Asked Questions
A counting rhyme where children roll over in bed and fall out one by one.
Ages 2–6.
Yes—repetitive and soothing.
Very short—perfect for a quick bedtime moment.