Ten in the Bed Dinosaur Song
A classic counting-down bedtime song with a dinosaur twist — the Skinny Dinosaur and friends roll over one by one, perfect for winding down and practicing numbers 10 to 1.
About the Song
“Ten in the Bed – Skinny Dinosaur” takes the traditional counting-down nursery rhyme and gives it a dinosaur twist, with the Skinny Dinosaur and friends sharing the bed instead of the usual cast. Each verse removes one, keeping the same gentle, predictable pattern little ones love.
The dinosaur theme gives it a bit of extra personality without changing the calm, repetitive structure that makes the original such a reliable wind-down song.
It pairs naturally with dinosaur-themed play, books, or bedtime routines, while the counting practice stays exactly the same as every other version.
How the Song Goes
Each verse follows the same pattern: the characters sharing the bed all roll over together, and the Skinny Dinosaur rolls out and settles elsewhere, leaving one fewer for the next verse.
That pattern repeats all the way down from ten to just one, who's left alone in the bed as the song ends quietly for the night.
Because the structure never changes, it's easy for toddlers to predict what happens next, which is exactly what makes it useful for counting practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is “Ten in the Bed – Skinny Dinosaur” best suited for?
It's a good fit from around 12 months, when babies mostly respond to the rhythm and the character, up through preschoolers around age 4 who can count down along with the song themselves.
Is this song good for bedtime?
Yes — the pacing stays slow and the ending stays quiet, so it works just as well for winding down at night as the other versions do.
Is this the same as the Halloween Skinny Dinosaur song?
No — this is a separate video with the same Skinny Dinosaur character, but without the Halloween theme, so it works well any time of year.
Is “Ten in the Bed” a public domain song?
Yes, it's a traditional nursery rhyme with no known author, and it's in the public domain.
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