Category: English
I’m a Little Teapot
I’m a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is my spout. Put one hand on hip. Stick the other arm out to the side When I get all steamed up hear me shout, “Tip me over and pour me out!” Lean-to the side. I’m a very special pot it’s true. Here…
The Grand Old Duke of York
Oh, the grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men; He marched them up to the top of the hill, March in place And he marched them down again. And when they were up, they were up, Stretch up And when they were down, they were down, Crouch And when they were only…
Five Little Monkeys
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. Hold up five fingers and make them bounce. One fell off and bumped his head. Tap own/baby’s head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, Hold fingers like a telephone. “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” Shake finger as if scolding. Repeat, taking away one finger/monkey…
Here is the Beehive
Here is the beehive, Hold up fist Where are the bees? Shrug Hidden away where nobody sees. Watch as the bees come out of the hive, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Count on fingers Buzzzzz! Tickle This rhyme is both a tickle rhyme and a fingerplay all in one! It is especially great for older…
Icka Bicka Soda Cracker
Icka bicka soda cracker, Icka bicka boo. Icka bicka soda cracker, Up goes you! Icka bicka soda cracker, Icka bicka boo. Icka bicka soda cracker, I love you! Bounce as you say this rhyme. Lift your child at the end of the first verse. Huge your child at the end of the second verse.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full. One for the master, One for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. Thank you said the Master, Thank you said the Dame, Thank you said the little boy Who lived down the lane.
Five Little Monkeys
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. Hold up five fingers and make them bounce. One fell off and bumped his head. Tap own/baby’s head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, Hold fingers like a telephone. “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” Shake finger as if scolding. Repeat, taking away one finger/monkey…
One, Two, Three, Four, Five
One, two, three, four, five Count on fingers Once I caught a fish alive. Clap hands together Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Count on other hand Then I let him go again. Open arms wide Why did you let him go? Hands on hips Because he bit my finger so. Which finger did he bite?…
Way Up High in the Apple Tree
Way up high in the apple tree Hold arms up high Two red apples looked down at me. Make fists for apples I shook that tree as hard as I could, Shake the tree And down fell the apples Hands to ground Mmmm, were they good! Take bite, rub your tummy
Pat-A-Cake
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, Baker’s man, Bake me a cake as fast as you can. Clap in rhythm as you say this verse Roll it, and pull it, Roll hands And mark it with a “B” Tickle your child’s belly And put it in the oven for Baby and me! Clap in rhythm Feel free to substitute…
If you’re Happy and you Know it
Learn with Reina, sing along with Reina: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. And you really want to show it! Clap! Clap!
The Wheels on the Bus
The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all day long.
Dingle Dangle Scarecrow
Learn a song with Reina: Dingle Dangle Scarecrow – When all the cows were sleeping And the sun had gone to bed Up jumped the scarecrow.