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Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes Share rhymes with your child and help them develop the skills needed to communicate and to learn to read. You can join the friendly and relaxed environment of our Baby Rhyme Times at any of our libraries. Contact your local library for details and learn rhymes, action songs and finger plays to share together. Contents Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes 1 Welcome Songs ........................................................................................................................ 3 Welcome today little star shine ................................................................................................... 3 Hi, hello (sung to London Bridge) ................................................................................................ 3 Hello and tickle ........................................................................................................................... 3 Wavy Sea – Hello song............................................................................................................... 3 Rhymes for routine ................................................................................................................... 4 I jump out of bed ......................................................................................................................... 4 Here we go round the mulberry bush .......................................................................................... 4 Standing Action Songs ............................................................................................................ 5 If you’re happy and you know it................................................................................................... 5 Heads and shoulders, knees and toes ........................................................................................ 5 Teddy bear, teddy bear ............................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little teapot.......................................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little bunny .......................................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little chicken ....................................................................................................................... 6 Ring a ring a rosie....................................................................................................................... 6 Jelly on a plate ............................................................................................................................ 6 Do your ears hang low? .............................................................................................................. 7 Sitting Action Songs................................................................................................................. 8 Old MacDonald had a farm ......................................................................................................... 8 Two little dickie birds................................................................................................................... 8 Rock-a-bye baby......................................................................................................................... 8 Zoom zoom zoom ....................................................................................................................... 8 Der glumph ................................................................................................................................. 9 Open, shut them ......................................................................................................................... 9 Little bunny foo-foo ................................................................................................................... 10 Traditional Rhymes ................................................................................................................ 11 Incy, wincy spider ..................................................................................................................... 11 Twinkle, twinkle, little star ......................................................................................................... 11 Baa baa black sheep ................................................................................................................ 11 Humpty Dumpty ........................................................................................................................ 11 Little Bo Peep ........................................................................................................................... 11 Mary had a little lamb ................................................................................................................ 12 Miss Polly ................................................................................................................................. 12 Little Miss Muffet ....................................................................................................................... 12 Hickory, dickory, dock! .............................................................................................................. 13

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Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes Share rhymes with your child and help them develop the skills needed to communicate and to learn to read. You can join the friendly and relaxed environment of our Baby Rhyme Times at any of our libraries. Contact your local library for details and learn rhymes, action songs and finger plays to share together. Contents Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes 1

Welcome Songs ........................................................................................................................ 3 Welcome today little star shine ................................................................................................... 3 Hi, hello (sung to London Bridge) ................................................................................................ 3 Hello and tickle ........................................................................................................................... 3 Wavy Sea – Hello song ............................................................................................................... 3 Rhymes for routine ................................................................................................................... 4 I jump out of bed ......................................................................................................................... 4 Here we go round the mulberry bush .......................................................................................... 4 Standing Action Songs ............................................................................................................ 5 If you’re happy and you know it ................................................................................................... 5 Heads and shoulders, knees and toes ........................................................................................ 5 Teddy bear, teddy bear ............................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little teapot.......................................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little bunny .......................................................................................................................... 6 I’m a little chicken ....................................................................................................................... 6 Ring a ring a rosie ....................................................................................................................... 6 Jelly on a plate ............................................................................................................................ 6 Do your ears hang low? .............................................................................................................. 7 Sitting Action Songs ................................................................................................................. 8 Old MacDonald had a farm ......................................................................................................... 8 Two little dickie birds ................................................................................................................... 8 Rock-a-bye baby ......................................................................................................................... 8 Zoom zoom zoom ....................................................................................................................... 8 Der glumph ................................................................................................................................. 9 Open, shut them ......................................................................................................................... 9 Little bunny foo-foo ................................................................................................................... 10 Traditional Rhymes ................................................................................................................ 11 Incy, wincy spider ..................................................................................................................... 11 Twinkle, twinkle, little star ......................................................................................................... 11 Baa baa black sheep ................................................................................................................ 11 Humpty Dumpty ........................................................................................................................ 11 Little Bo Peep ........................................................................................................................... 11 Mary had a little lamb ................................................................................................................ 12 Miss Polly ................................................................................................................................. 12 Little Miss Muffet ....................................................................................................................... 12 Hickory, dickory, dock! .............................................................................................................. 13

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Number songs......................................................................................................................... 13 One, two, three, four, five .......................................................................................................... 13 Five in a bed ............................................................................................................................. 13 1, 2 buckle my shoe .................................................................................................................. 14 One little, two little… ................................................................................................................. 14 Mr Crocodile ............................................................................................................................. 14 Johnny works with one hammer ................................................................................................ 15 This old man ............................................................................................................................. 15 Ten fat sausages ...................................................................................................................... 16 Five Little Ducks ....................................................................................................................... 16 Five Little Speckled Frogs ......................................................................................................... 17 The Ants Go Marching .............................................................................................................. 18 Additional verses ...................................................................................................................... 18 Body awareness ..................................................................................................................... 19 This little piggy .......................................................................................................................... 19 The moon ................................................................................................................................. 19 I have ten little fingers ............................................................................................................... 19 I have two eyes ......................................................................................................................... 19 A flea ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Where is Thumbkin? ................................................................................................................. 20 Put your hands in the air ........................................................................................................... 20 Lap Jogs .................................................................................................................................. 21 Boing, boing .............................................................................................................................. 21 A Road ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Walking walking ........................................................................................................................ 21 Tick tock, tick tock ..................................................................................................................... 22 This is the way the ladies ride ................................................................................................... 22 The wheels on the bus .............................................................................................................. 22 Row, row, row your boat ........................................................................................................... 23 Quiet Times ............................................................................................................................. 23 Round and round the garden .................................................................................................... 23 Grandma's glasses ................................................................................................................... 24 Little Boy Blue ........................................................................................................................... 24 Morning Town ........................................................................................................................... 24 Goodbye Songs ...................................................................................................................... 24 Goodbye and Tickle .................................................................................................................. 24 Goodbye, goodbye ................................................................................................................... 25 Wavy Sea Goodbye Song ......................................................................................................... 25 If you’re happy and you know it ................................................................................................. 25 Resources ............................................................................................................................... 26

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Welcome Songs Bond with your child through rhymes and support the development of early literacy and language skills. Actions

Welcome today little star shine Welcome today friends of mine Hold both hands out in Welcome today little star shine welcome to the group Welcome today friends of mine Welcome today little star shine

Hi, hello (sung to London Bridge) Hi, hello and how are you Wave with left hand How are you, how are you Wave with right hand Hi, hello and how are you Wave with left hand How are you today Wave with right hand

Hello and tickle Tickle for your toes Tickle baby’s toes Tickle for your nose Touch baby’s nose Tickle for your tummy where the watermelon goes Tickle baby’s tummy Arms go high, arms go low Raise arms up and down A great big hug to say hello! Hug baby

Wavy Sea – Hello song Here is the sea. The wavy sea. Hand makes wave motions. Here is a boat and Hold hand horizontally in front of you with palm facing your chest and thumb lying flat along the fingers. here is me! Raise thumb.

All of the fishes down below Use other hand below

boat and wiggle wiggle their tails and say hello! fingers and wave.

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Rhymes for routine Create routines with your child and link language to everyday experiences. Actions

I jump out of bed I jump out of bed in the morning Jump in the air I jump out of bed in the morning I jump out of bed in the morning And hope it’s a very nice day I jump out of bed and stretch myself in the morning (X3) Jump in the air and stretch And hope it’s a very nice day I jump out of bed, stretch myself, and clean my teeth in Jump in the air and stretch the morning (X3) and mimic other actions I jump out of bed, stretch myself, clean my teeth and brush my hair in the morning (X3) And it will be a very nice day

Here we go round the mulberry bush Here we go round the mulberry bush Skip in a circle The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go round the mulberry bush So early in the morning This is the way we wash our face Mime actions Wash our face, wash our face This is the way we wash our face So early in the morning This is the way we brush our teeth Brush our teeth, brush our teeth This is the way we brush our teeth So early in the morning This is the way we put on our clothes Put on our clothes, put on our clothes This is the way we put on our clothes So early in the morning. This is the way we comb our hair Comb our hair, comb our hair This is the way we comb our hair So early in the morning This is the way we kiss hello Blow a kiss Kiss hello, kiss hello This is the way we kiss hello So early in the morning

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This is the way we wave goodbye Wave goodbye Wave goodbye, wave goodbye This is the way we wave goodbye So early in the morning Here we go round the mulberry bush The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go round the mulberry bush So early in the morning

Standing Action Songs Use large actions like clapping and wiggling to help your child learn about emotions and explore new concepts. Actions

If you’re happy and you know it If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) Clap baby’s If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) hands gently If you're happy and you know it then you really want to show it together If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) If you're happy and you know it touch your nose (touch nose) Touch baby’s If you're happy and you know it touch your nose (touch nose) nose gently If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it with their If you're happy and you know it touch your nose. (touch nose) hand or finger If you're happy and you know it tap your feet (tap, tap) Tap baby’s If you're happy and you know it tap your feet (tap, tap) feet gently If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it on the floor If you're happy and you know it tap your feet. (tap, tap) If you're happy and you know it wave hello (wave hello) Wave baby’s hand If you're happy and you know it wave hello (wave hello) If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it wave hello. (wave hello)

Heads and shoulders, knees and toes Heads and shoulders, knees and toes Touch head, shoulders, knees and toes Knees and toes, knees and Head and shoulders, knees and toes toes as they are sung Knees and toes We all clap hands together Clap hands Eyes and ears and mouth and nose Touch eyes, ears, mouth and Mouth and nose, mouth and nose nose as they are sung Eyes and ears and mouth and nose We all clap hands together Clap hands

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Teddy bear, teddy bear Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around Standing up turn in a 360˚ circle Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground Bend over and touch floor Teddy bear, teddy bear, stand up high Stand on tip toes Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky Stretch both arms up high Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your shoe Bend and touch shoe Teddy bear, teddy bear, I love you Parent hugs child or child hugs

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I’m a little teapot I’m a little teapot short and stout Here is my handle here is my spout When I get all steamed up then I shout Tip me over pour me out

I’m a little bunny I’m a little bunny, watch me hop My favourite food is a carrot top My tummy is all fluffy, and my ears are long I eat lots of vegies so my muscles are strong

I’m a little chicken I’m a little chicken, cheep cheep, cheep Here are my fluffy wings, here is my beak Can you cock-a-doodle-do? Can you hop on one leg? If you’re good, I’ll lay you an egg

Ring a ring a rosie Ring a ring a rosie A pocket full of posies A tishoo, a tishoo We all fall down Cows are in the meadows Eating buttercups A tishoo, a tishoo We all jump up!

Jelly on a plate Jelly on a plate Stand and wiggle Jelly on a plate Wibble wobble Wibble wobble Jelly on a plate. Lollies in a jar Stand and shake hands Lollies in a jar Shake them up Shake them up Lollies in a jar. Sausage in a pan

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Sausage in a pan Turn around Turn around to the right Turn around Turn around to the left Sausage in a pan Candles on the cake Hold up fingers as candles Candles on the cake and blow them out Blow them out Blow them out Puff puff puff.

Do your ears hang low? Do your ears hang low? Hang hands down from ears Do they wobble to and fro? Wave hands from side to side Can you tie them in a knot? Roly poly hands and clap Can you tie them in a bow? Make a bow shape in the air Can you throw them o'er your shoulder Pretend throw ears over shoulder like a continental soldier? March like a soldier Do your ears hang low? Hang hands down from ears Do your ears hang high? Do they reach up to the sky? Do they droop when they are wet? Do they stiffen when they're dry? Can you semaphore your neighbour with a minimum of labour? Do your ears hang high? Do your ears flip-flop? Can you use them for a mop? Are they stringy at the bottom? Are they curly at the top? Can you use them for a swatter? Can you use them for a blotter? Do your ears flip-flop? Do your ears hang out? Can you waggle them about? Can you flip them up and down as you fly around the town? Can you shut them up for sure when you hear an awful bore? Do your ears hang out?

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Sitting Action Songs Take time out to sit down and share rhymes. Reinforce new words with actions and sounds as you flap, moo and zoom together. Actions

Old MacDonald had a farm Old MacDonald had a farm Tap hands along to the beat Ee i ee i o And on his farm he had some chicks Ee i ee i o With a cluck cluck here Have everyone say the sounds And a cluck cluck there Here a cluck, there a cluck Everywhere a cluck cluck Old MacDonald had a farm Ee i ee i o Add in other animals like: Cows – moo-moo Pigs – oink-oink Dogs – woof-woof Cats – meow-meow Sheep – baa-baa Horses – neigh-neigh

Two little dickie birds Two little dickie birds sitting on a wall With index finger raised start with hand in front of you One named Peter and one named Paul Bend each finger in turn Fly away Peter Move one hand behind back Fly away Paul Move other hand behind back Come back Peter Bring first hand back Come back Paul Bring second hand back

Rock-a-bye baby Rock a bye baby on the tree top When the wind blows the cradle will rock When the bough breaks the cradle will fall And down will come baby, cradle and all

Zoom zoom zoom Zoom zoom zoom, we’re going to the moon Bounce on lap If you want to take a trip, climb aboard my rocket ship Zoom zoom zoom, we’re going to the moon Five, four, three, two, one BLAST OFF! Zoom baby upwards

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Der glumph Der glumph went the little green frog one day Der glumph went the little green frog Der glumph went the little green frog one day And the frog went glumph, glumph, glumph! But we all know frogs go (clap) La de da de dah (clap) La de da de dah (clap) La de da de dah (clap) We all know frogs go (clap) La de da de dah (clap) They don’t go glumph glumph glumph!

Open, shut them Open, shut them Open and close hands Open, shut them Give a little clap Clap Open, shut them, open, shut them Lay them in your lap Fold hands in lap Creep them, creep them Creep them, creep them Right up to your chin Fingers crawl up chest to chin Open up your little mouth Open mouth But do not let them in Quickly put hands behind back Open, shut them Open, shut them, open, shut them Start with your hands Give a little clap in a fist with your Open, shut them, open, shut them fingers facing away Lay them in your lap from you. Follow along. Open, shut them, open, shut them As above Give them all a shake Open, shut them, open, shut them Keep them wide awake Open, shut them, open, shut them Stretch arms out wide and Don’t get in a muddle close them like you are Open, shut them, open, shut them going to clap. Give your friends a cuddle Wrap arms around child

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Little bunny foo-foo Little bunny foo-foo, Hold up two fingers hopping through the forest Bounce your hand up and down Scooping up the field mice, Make a scooping motion with hand and bopping them on the head. Slap top of fist with palm. (Chorus) Then down came the Good Fairy, and she said: Little Bunny Foo-Foo, Wag forefinger - "no-no" I don't wanna see you Wag forefinger - "no-no" Scooping up the field mice, Scooping motion with hand and bopping them on the head. Slap top of fist with palm (spoken) I'll give you 3 chances, and if you don't behave, I'll turn you into a Goon! Little bunny foo-foo, hopping through the forest Scooping up the field mice, and bopping them on the head. (Chorus) (spoken) I'll give you 2 chances, and if you don't behave, I'll turn you into a Goon! Little bunny foo-foo, hopping through the forest Scooping up the field mice, and bopping them on the head. (Chorus) (spoken) I'll give you 1 more chance, and if you don't behave, I'll turn you into a Goon! Little bunny foo-foo, hopping through the forest Scooping up the field mice, and bopping them on the head. (Chorus) (spoken) POOF! You're a goon! And the moral of the story is: Hare today, goon tomorrow!

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Traditional Rhymes Jump into a world of fantasy and discover new and unusual characters and stories with your child. Actions

Incy, wincy spider Incy, wincy spider climbed up the water spout Hold one arm up for the spout Down came the rain and washed the spider out Run fingers up arm for spider Out came the sunshine and dried up all the rain so Put hands above head for rain Incy, wincy spider climbed up the spout again Make sun with arms Hold one arm up for the spout Run fingers up arm for spider

Twinkle, twinkle, little star Twinkle, twinkle little star Raise hands to head height

and wiggle fingers How I wonder what you are Stretch arms up above head Up above the world so high and put fingers and thumbs Like a diamond in the sky together to make a diamond. Twinkle, twinkle, little star Raise hands to head height How I wonder what you are and wiggle fingers When the glorious sun has set Make a circle with hands up high When the ground with dew is wet lace hands on knees Then you shine your little light Make small circle with hands at chest height Twinkle, twinkle all the night Wiggle fingers at head height

Baa baa black sheep Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir Three bags full Hold up three fingers One for the master Count the bags off on your And one for the dame fingers And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane

Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall All the kings’ horses and all the kings’ men Couldn't put Humpty together again

Little Bo Peep Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep And doesn't know where to find them Leave them alone, and they'll come home Wagging their tails behind them

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Mary had a little lamb Mary had a little lamb Little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb Its fleece was white as snow Everywhere that Mary went Mary went, Mary went Everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go It followed her to school one day School one day, school one day It followed her to school one day Which was against the rules It made the children laugh and play Laugh and play, laugh and play It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school

Miss Polly Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick Rock a pretend baby So she called for the doctor to come quick, quick, quick Pretend to call on the phone The doctor came with his bag and his hat and he Mimic knocking on the door knocked on the door with a rat-a-tat-tat He looked at the dolly and he shook his head, Shake head He said Miss Polly put her straight to bed Waggle finger He wrote on the paper for a pill, pill, pill Pretend to write I’ll be back in the morning yes I will, will, will. Nod head and waggle finger Mr Freddy had a teddy who was sick, sick, sick Rock a pretend baby So he called for the doctor to come quick, quick, quick Pretend to call on the phone The doctor came with his bag and his hat and he Mimic knocking on the door knocked on the door with a rat-a-tat-tat. He looked at the teddy and he shook his head, Shake head He said Mr Freddy put him straight to bed Waggle finger He wrote on the paper for a pill, pill, pill Pretend to write I’ll be back in the morning yes I will, will, will. Nod head and waggle finger

Little Miss Muffet Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet Eating her curds and whey Along came a spider, and sat down beside her And frightened Miss Muffet away

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Hickory, dickory, dock! Hickory, dickory, dock! Hold one arm up for the clock The mouse ran up the clock Run other fingers up arm for

mouse The clock struck one Hold up one finger The mouse ran down Run fingers down arm for mouse Hickory, dickory, dock! Hickory dickory dock Hold one arm up for the clock The mouse ran up the clock Run other fingers up arm for mouse The clock struck two Hold up two fingers The mouse said, “Boo” Place hands around mouth Hickory dickory dock! Hickory dickory dock Hold one arm up for the clock The mouse ran up the clock Run other fingers up arm for mouse The clock struck three, Hold up three fingers The mouse went, “Wee” Slide other hand down “clock” like a slippery slide Hickory dickory dock!

Number songs Make it fun and help your child learn to count using rhymes and actions. Actions

One, two, three, four, five One, two, three, four, five Count with fingers Once I caught a fish alive Pretend to catch fish Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Count with fingers Then I let him go again "Why did you let him go?" Shrug shoulders "Because he bit my finger so!" Point in the direction of finger "Which finger did he bite?" Shrug shoulders "This little finger on my right" Wave little finger on right hand

Five in a bed There were five in a bed and the little one said Hold up five fingers "Roll over, roll over" Roll hands over each other So they all rolled over and one fell out As he hit the floor, you could hear him shout.. OUCH! Everybody shouts ouch! There were four in the bed and the little one said Hold up four fingers "Roll over, roll over" Roll hands over each other So they all rolled over and one fell out As he hit the floor, you could hear him shout.. OUCH! Everybody shouts ouch!

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There were three in the bed and the little one said Hold up three fingers "Roll over, roll over" Roll hands over each other So they all rolled over and one fell out As he hit the floor, you could hear him shout.. OUCH! Everybody shouts ouch! There were two in the bed and the little one said Hold up two fingers "Roll over, roll over" Roll hands over each other So they all rolled over and one fell out As he hit the floor, you could hear him shout.. OUCH! Everybody shouts ouch! There was one in the bed and the little one said "Good night!" Hold up one finger

1, 2 buckle my shoe One, two, buckle my shoe Make motion to buckle a shoe Three, four, shut the door Use one hand to shut a door Five, six, pick up sticks Lean over and pick up sticks Seven, eight, lay them straight Keep hands straight Nine, ten, a big fat hen Hold hands out and make a circle Sway from side to side.

One little, two little… (Sung to 10 little Indians) One little… Raise a finger for each number Two little Three little apples… Four little Five little Six little apples… Seven little Eight little Nine little apples… Ten little apples for girls and boys

Mr Crocodile Five little monkeys swinging from a tree Show five fingers Scratch like a monkey Teasing Mr Crocodile, “You can’t catch me!” Wiggle fingers in ears Along came Mr Crocodile, quiet as can be Make crocodile mouth with arms ……..SNAP! Snap arms together Four little monkeys swinging from a tree Show four fingers etc. Teasing Mr Crocodile, “You can’t catch me!” Along came Mr Crocodile, quiet as can be ……..SNAP! Three little monkeys swinging from a tree Show three fingers etc. Teasing Mr Crocodile, “You can’t catch me!” Along came Mr Crocodile, quiet as can be ……..SNAP!

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Two little monkeys swinging from a tree Show two fingers etc. Teasing Mr Crocodile, “You can’t catch me!” Along came Mr Crocodile, quiet as can be ……..SNAP! Show one finger One little monkey swinging from a tree Scratch like a monkey Teasing Mr Crocodile, “You can’t catch me!” Wiggle fingers in ears Along came Mr Crocodile, quiet as can be Make crocodile mouth with arms SNAP!... “MISSED ME!” Snap arms together and arms up like a cheer

Johnny works with one hammer Johnny works with one hammer Hammer with one hand One hammer, one hammer Johnny works with one hammer Then he works with two Johnny works with two hammers Hammer with both hands Two hammers, two hammers Johnny works with two hammers Then he works with three Johnny works with three hammers Hammer with both hands and Three hammers, three hammers one foot Johnny works with three hammers Then he works with four Johnny works with four hammers Hammer with both hands and Four hammers, four hammers both feet Johnny works with four hammers Then he goes to sleep Lay head on hands as if going to sleep

This old man This old man, he played one Hold up one finger He played Nick Nack on my drum! Clap hands With a Nick Nack Paddy Whack! Give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Tumble hands This old man, he played two Hold up two fingers He played Nick Nack on my shoe! Tap shoe With a Nick Nack Paddy Whack! Give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Tumble hands This old man, he played three Hold up three fingers He played Nick Nack on my knee! Tap knee With a Nick Nack Paddy Whack! Give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Tumble hands.

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This old man, he played four Hold up four fingers He played Nick Nack on my door! Pretend to knock on a door With a Nick Nack Paddy Whack! Give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Tumble hands This old man, he played five Hold up five fingers He played Nick Nack on my tie! Pretend to tighten a tie With a Nick Nack Paddy Whack! Give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Tumble hands

Ten fat sausages Ten fat sausages sitting in the pan Hold up 10 fingers One went pop, and another went bang! Clap on the word “bang” Eight fat sausages sitting in the pan Hold up 8 fingers One went pop, and another went bang! Clap on the word “bang” Six fat sausages sitting in the pan Hold up 6 fingers One went pop, and another went bang! Clap on the word “bang” Four fat sausages sitting in the pan Hold up 4 fingers One went pop, and another went bang! Clap on the word “bang” Two fat sausages sitting in the pan Hold up 2 fingers One went pop, and another went bang! Clap on the word “bang” Five Little Ducks Five little ducks went out one day Hold up five fingers Over the hills and far away Make a beak and quack Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," with other hand but only four little ducks came waddling back... Hold up four fingers Four little ducks went out one day Repeat and count down Over the hills and far away with fingers Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," but only three little ducks came waddling back... Three little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," but only two little ducks came waddling back... Two little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," but only one little duck came waddling back... One little duck went out one day Over the hills and far away Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," but no little ducks came waddling back...

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No little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mama duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack," and all five ducks came waddling back.

Five Little Speckled Frogs Five little speckled frogs, Hold up five fingers Sat on a speckled log, Hug your chest and mimic a frog Eating some most delicious bugs. Mimic eating Yum Yum! Rub tummy One fell into the pool, Hold up one finger Where it was nice and cool, Wobble and pretend to fall Then there were four speckled frogs. Hold up four fingers Glug Glug! Four little speckled frogs, Repeat and count down with Sat on a speckled log, fingers Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum Yum! One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there were three speckled frogs. Glug Glug! Three little speckled frogs, Sat on a speckled log, Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum Yum! One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there were two speckled frogs. Glug Glug! Two little speckled frogs, Sat on a speckled log, Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum Yum! One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there was one speckled frog. Glug Glug! One little speckled frog, Sat on a speckled log, Eating some most delicious bugs. Yum Yum! He jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there were no speckled frogs.

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The Ants Go Marching The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah. March on the spot The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah. The ants go marching one by one, The little one stopped to suck his thumb, Pretend to suck thumb (Chorus) And they all go marching down to the ground March on the spot To get out of the rain. The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah. The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah. The ants go marching two by two, The little one stopped to tie his shoe, Tie your shoe (Chorus) The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah. March on the spot The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah. The ants go marching three by three, The little one stopped to climb a tree, Mime climbing (Chorus) Additional verses 4x4: Shut the door 5x5: Look at a hive 6x6: Pick up sticks 7x7: Stopped to go to heaven 8x8: Shut the gate 9x9: Pick up a dime 10x10: Look at a hen

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Body awareness Help your child label and understand the parts of the body. Actions

This little piggy This little piggy went to market Wiggle child’s big toe This little piggy stayed home Wiggle child’s second toe This little piggy had roast beef Wiggle child’s third toe This little piggy had none Wiggle child’s fourth toe This little piggy cried Wiggle child’s little toe "Wee, wee, wee, wee!" all the way home

The moon The moon is as round Run finger around As round can be baby’s face two times Two eyes Touch baby’s eyes A nose Touch baby’s nose And a mouth Touch baby’s mouth Like me! Place your hand on your chest

I have ten little fingers I have ten little fingers and ten little toes Use baby’s hands and arms Have baby facing parent Two little arms and one little nose Wiggle fingers & touch toes One little mouth and two little ears Hold arms up high, then Two little eyes for smiles and tears touch nose, mouth and ears One little head and two little feet Cover and quickly uncover One little chin, that’s baby complete eyes smiling back at baby. Then touch head, feet and chin

I have two eyes I have two eyes to see with Point to eyes I have two feet to run Shake feet I have two hands to wave with Wave hands And nose I have but one Point to nose I have two ears to hear with Cup ears with hands And a tongue to say "Good day".

A flea On my foot there is a flea Touch their foot Now he’s climbing up on me Climb fingers up their leg Past my belly Continue climbing fingers up Past my nose On my head where my hair grows Pat their head On my head there is a flea Now he’s climbing down on me Climb fingers down Past my belly Continue climbing fingers down Past my knee On my foot Touch their foot Take that, you flea Clap hands together

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Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin? Here I am Bring right hand to front, with thumb up Here I am Bring left hand to front, with thumb up How are you this morning? Very well, I thank you Wiggle thumbs as if they're 'talking' to each other Run away Hide right hand behind back Run away Hide left hand behind back Where is Pointer...? Where is Middle Man...? Where is Ring Man...? Where is Pinkie...?

Put your hands in the air Put your hands in the air, in the air Put your hands in the air, in the air Put your hands in the air and leave them right there Put your hands in the air, in the air Put your hand on your nose, on your nose Put your hand on your nose, on your nose Put your hand on your nose, that’s where the cold wind blows Put your hand on your nose, on your nose Put your hands round your eyes, round your eyes Put your hands round your eyes, round your eyes Put your hands round your eyes, it makes a good disguise Put your hands round your eyes, round your eyes Put your hand on your cheek, on your cheek Put your hand on your cheek, on your cheek Put your hand on your cheek and leave it there a week Put your hand on your cheek, on your cheek Put your hand on your ear, on your ear Put your hand on your ear, on your ear Put your hand on your ear and leave it there a year Put your hand on your ear, on your ear

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Lap Jogs Celebrate the rhythm of our language and how we emphasise words using gentle movement and jogs. Actions

Boing, boing Boing, boing, squeak Gently bounce child on lap Boing, boing, squeak A bouncy mouse was in the house She's been here for a week She bounces in the kitchen Bounce on left leg only She bounces in the den Bounce on right leg only She bounces in the living room Bounce on left leg Oops, there she goes again! Bounce in middle

A Road A smooth road, a smooth road With baby on your knees, stroke A smooth road, a smooth road baby’s legs on each side on a smooth road A bumpy road, a bumpy road Bounce baby gently on the A bumpy road, a bumpy road ‘bumpy’ road A rough road, a rough road The road is a little more bumpy A rough road, a rough road A hole! Baby ‘falls’ in the space between your legs.

Walking walking Walking, walking, walking, walking Gently bouncing child Trotting, trotting, trotting, trotting Bouncing faster Galloping, galloping, galloping, galloping Bouncing even faster And all fall down Pretend to let child fall in the space between your legs Bounce, tickle, hug I bounce you here, Bounce on knee I bounce you there, I bounce you, bounce you, everywhere! I tickle you here, Tickle all over I tickle you there, I tickle you, tickle you everywhere! I hug you here, Hug and hug again I hug you there, I hug you hug you everywhere!

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Tick tock, tick tock Tick tock, tick tock Rock child from side to side I'm a little cuckoo clock Tick tock, tick tock, Stop! Stop rocking What time is it? It's one o'clock! Cuckoo! Bounce child up once – or lift in air Tick tock, tick tock Rock child from side to side I'm a little cuckoo clock Tick tock, tick tock. Stop! Stop rocking What time is it? It's two o'clock! Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Bounce child up twice Tick tock, tick tock Rock child from side to side I'm a little cuckoo clock Tick tock, tick tock, Stop! Stop rocking What time is it? It's three o'clock! Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Bounce child up three times

This is the way the ladies ride This is the way the ladies ride Bounce baby gently Trippetty tee! Trippetty tee! This is the way the ladies ride Trippetty, trippetty tee! This is the way the gentleman ride Bounce baby fast Gallopy-gallop! Gallopy-gallop! This is the way the gentleman ride Gallopy-gallopy-gallop! This is the way the farmers ride Bounce baby slow Hobbledy-hoy! Hobbledy-hoy! And D-O-W-N into the ditch! Open legs & child ‘falls’

The wheels on the bus The wheels on the bus go round and round Tumble arms Round and round, round and round Tumble arms The wheels on the bus go round and round Tumble arms All the way to town The children on the bus go up and down Raise up and down in seat Up and down, up and down Raise up and down in seat The children on the bus go up and down Raise up and down in seat All the way to town The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep Beep horn Beep beep beep, beep beep beep Beep horn The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep Beep horn All the way to town

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The wipers on the bus goes swish swish swish Swish one arm like a wiper Swish swish swish, swish swish swish Swish one arm like a wiper The wipers on the bus goes swish swish swish Swish one arm like a wiper All the way to town The doors on the bus go open and shut Place fingers of each hand together Open and shut, open and shut and open arms out like doors The doors on the bus go open and shut All the way to town The driver on the bus goes shh shh shh Finger to lip for shushing movement Shh shh shh, shh shh shh Finger to lip for shushing movement The driver on the bus goes shh shh shh Finger to lip for shushing movement All the way to town

Row, row, row your boat Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream Row, row, row your boat underneath the sea Ha, ha, fooled you all I’m a submarine Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream If you see a crocodile Don’t forget to scream AAHHHHH!!

Quiet Times Relax and enjoy quiet time with your child with rhymes just before naps or as part of special one-on-one moments with you. Actions

Round and round the garden Round and round the garden Trace circle in baby’s palm Like a teddy bear, One step, two steps Walk fingers up baby’s arm Tickle you under there! Give baby a tickle Round and round the garden Trace circle in baby’s palm Like a little mouse One step, two steps Walk fingers up baby’s arm In his little house Give baby a tickle

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Grandma's glasses Here are Grandma's glasses Ring fingers and thumbs around eyes Here is Grandma's hat Hand on head This is the way she folds her hands Fold hands in lap Then lays them in her lap Here are Grandpa's glasses Ring fingers and thumbs around eyes Here is Grandpa's hat Hand on head This is the way she folds his hands Fold hands in lap And has a little nap Nod head

Little Boy Blue Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn Rock left and right The sheep's in the meadow, the cows in the corn Where is the boy who looks after the sheep? He's under the hay stack, fast asleep

Morning Town Train whistle blowin’ makes a sleepy noise, Underneath the blankets for all the girls and boys, Rockin’ rollin’ ridin’ out along the bay, All bound for Morning Town, many miles away Driver at the engine, Fireman rings the bell, Sandman swing the lantern to show that all is well, Rockin’ rollin’ ridin’… Maybe it is raining where our train will ride, All the little travellers are warm and snug inside, Rockin’ rollin’ ridin’… Somewhere there is sunshine, somewhere there is day, Somewhere there is Morning Town, many miles away, Rockin’ rollin’ ridin’…

Goodbye Songs Help your child transition through activities using special rhymes that help them understand that you are both ready to move onto the next part of the day. Actions

Goodbye and Tickle Tickle for your toes Tickle baby’s toes Tickle for your nose Tickle baby’s nose Tickle for your tummy where the watermelon goes Tickle baby’s tummy Arms go low, arms go high Raise baby’s arms A great big hug to say goodbye! Hug baby

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Goodbye, goodbye (sung to London Bridge) Goodbye, goodbye we’ll see you soon Wave baby’s hand See you soon, see you soon Goodbye, goodbye we’ll see you soon See you another day

Wavy Sea Goodbye Song Here is the sea, the wavy sea. Hold hand horizontally in front of you with palm facing your chest and thumb lying flat along the the fingers. Here is a boat and here is me. Raise thumb. All of the seagulls up in the sky, Wiggle fingers above head. wave their wings to say goodbye. Lock thumbs together and flap hands.

If you’re happy and you know it If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) Clap baby’s hands If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) If you're happy and you know it then you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) If you're happy and you know it wave goodbye (wave goodbye to everyone) If you're happy and you know it wave goodbye (wave goodbye) Wave baby’s hand If you're happy and you know it and you really want to show it If you're happy and you know it wave goodbye (wave goodbye)

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Resources Here is a list of websites you may find helpful when learning new rhymes.

• Kings County Library

Under “Tell me a Story” click on “Rhymes and Songs”. Choose a rhyme you like and see staff actually saying the rhymes and doing the actions. http://wiki.kcls.org/tellmeastory/index.php/Fingerplays,_Rhymes_and_Songs

• Music Factory

Great for finding out the rhythm and tunes used for rhymes. http://www.youtube.com/user/musicfactorymusic

• Super Simple Song Channel

Click on a rhyme you like for ideas and actions. http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperSimpleSongs

• Story Blocks

Watch library staff talk you through a number of rhymes. Produced by Colorado Libraries http://www.storyblocks.org/

• Funny Songs for Kids

Find old and new verses to share http://www.funnysongsforkids.com/childrens-classics/category/songs-p-t/2

• Enchanted Learning

For a range of preschool and primary school rhymes and activities http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

• The Mother Goose Club

For lots of traditional rhymes and more http://www.mothergooseclub.com/