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Seasons

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Seasons", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Spring is showery, flowery, bowery, Summer is hoppy, croppy, poppy. Autumn is slippy, drippy, nippy, Winter is breezy, sneezy, freezy

Tune: Jolly Old St Nick Yellow, yellow daffodil, dancing in the sun, Oh yellow, yellow daffodil, you tell me spring has come. I can hear a blue bird sing, and hear a robin call. But yellow yellow daffodil I love you most of all.

Five little flowers standing in the sun See their heads nodding, bowing one by one? Down, down, down comes the gentle rain And the five little flowers lift their heads up again!

I love the flowers. I love the budding trees. I love the chirping birds. I love the buzzing bees. I love the Springtime, When the sun is warm and bright, Boom de-a-da, boom de-a-da, Boom de-a-da, boom, boom.

(Tune:Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) First you dig a little hole, Then you drop some seeds in there. 1

2 Cover them with lots of dirt. Give them water, sun, and care. Now the seeds will start to sprout, Flowers blooming all about!

(Tune:Farmer in the Dell) The farmer plants the seeds The farmer plants the seeds Hi, Ho, the derry O The farmer plants the seeds Additional Verses: The rain begins to fall The sun begins to shine The plants begin to grow The buds all open up The flowers smile at me

Sung to: "Frere Jacques" Dance like snowflakes Dance like snowflakes In the air In the air Whirling, twirling, snowflakes Whirling, twirling, snowflakes Here and there Here and there.

Sung to: "Sailing, Sailing" Snowflakes, snowflakes Falling to the ground. Each one rest so gently They never make a sound. Snowflakes, snowflakes Are so pure and white. The special thing about them is No two are alike.

I'm a little snow person, Short and fat Here are my buttons, And here is my hat. When the snow comes out, I cannot stay. Slowly I just melt away 2

A chubby little snowman Had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny, And what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny, Looking for his lunch. Ate that snowman's carrot nose, Nibble, nibble, crunch!!

Five little snowmen standing in a row, They each have a hat, And a big red bow When the sun shines Where will they go? (shrug shoulders) They melt, melt, melt, melt, melt... (sink down to floor)

Warm hands, warm Do you know how? If you want to warm your hands, Warm your hands right now.

Where did you get that little red nose? (Point to nose) Jack frost kissed it I suppose (kissing noise) He kissed it once (hold up one finger) And he kissed it twice (hold up 2 fingers) Poor little nose is cold as ice! (Pretend to shiver)

Sung to: "Hokey Pokey" You put your right mitten in, you take your right mitten out, you put your right mitten in and you shake it all about. You do the snowkey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.

Way up high in the snowy tree Lots of little snowflakes smiled at me. I shook that tree as hard as I could. 3

4 Down came the snowflakes Oh, were they cold! (Tune:Sing a Song of Sixpence) Sing a song of winter, Frost is in the air, Sing a song of winter, Snowflakes everywhere, Sing a song of winter, Hear the sleighbells chime, Can you think of anything, As nice as winter time?

Let's go walking in the snow/rain (walk) Walking, walking, on tiptoe(tiptoe) Lift your one foot way up high (hop on one foot) Then the other to keep it dry (hop on other foot) All around the yard we skip Watch your step or you might slip (pretend to fall)

Sung to: "Deck the Halls" Do you hear the pitter-patter? Hear the raindrops falling down. Can you see the splashing water? All the raindrops on the ground. Time to get our big umbrellas we don't want to get our hair all wet. If you wear your boots and raincoat, we will go outside and splash a bit!

Sung to: "My Bonnie lies Over the Ocean" My bubbles flew over the ocean My bubbles flew over the sea My bubbles flew over the rainbow. Oh come back my bubbles to me. Come back, come back, Oh come back, my bubbles to me!

Sung to: "Teddy Bear, Teddy bear turn around" Scarecrow, Scarecrow, turn around. Scarecrow, scarecrow, jump up and down Scarecrow, scarecrow, arms up high Scarecrow, Scarecrow, wink one eye Scarecrow, scarecrow, bend your knee Scarecrow, scarecrow, flap in the breeze Scarecrow, scarecrow, climb into bed Scarecrow, scarecrow, rest your head

When all the cows were sleeping, And the sun had gone to bed, Up jumped the scarecrow, And this is what he said, "I'm a Dingle Dangle Scarecrow, with a flippy, floppy hat, I can shake my hands like this, And I can shake my feet like that!"

Sung to: "The Grand Old Duke of York" Oh, the frisky little squirrel He gathers nuts and seeds. He hides them for the winter months So he'll have all he needs. Oh, up up up he goes And down down down he comes. He runs around - goes up and down. His work is never done.

These are brown leaves, fluttering down, And this is the tall tree bare and brown; This is the squirrel with eyes so bright Hunting for nuts, with all of her might This is the hole where, day by day, Nut after nut she stores away When winter comes, with its cold and storm She'll rest curled up, All snug and warm.

6 I'm an acorn, small and round, Lying on the cold, cold ground. People pass and step on me, That's why I'm all cracked, you see. I'm a nut, (clap, clap) I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm a nut, (clap, clap) I'm a nut. (clap, clap)

I looked out my window and what did I find? Green leaves a-growing on my pumpkin vine. (twice) Gree-een leaves, green leaves a growing (twice) Gree-een leaves a growing on my pumpkin vine. ...yellow flowers growing ...black bugs crawling ...pumpkins growing

Pumpkin, pumpkin on the ground (crouch down) How'd you get so big and round? (make a circle with arms) Once you were a seed so small, (pretend to hold a seed) Now you are a great big ball! (make a circle with hands) Pumpkin, pumpkin on the ground (crouch down) How'd you get so big and round? (make a circle with arms)

Sung To: "Oh, Christmas Tree? Oh, fall is here. Oh, fall is here, And wintertime is coming. The squirrels get ready. Yes, they do. They gather nuts to get them through. The wintertime, cold wintertime, Its fall and winters coming. The ducks get ready. Yes, they do. They migrate south to get them through. The bears get ready. Yes, they do. They look for dens to get them through. 6

Autumn leaves are falling down Falling down, falling down Autumn leaves are falling down Red, yellow, orange and brown

Sung to: "I'm a little teapot" I'm a little scarecrow stuffed with hay. Here I stand in a field all day. When I see the crows, I like to shout "Hey! You crows, you better get out!

Here is the apple tree with leaves so green, (arms like a tree) Here are the apples that hang in between, (make a small circle) When the wind blows, (sway body and arms back and forth) The apples will fall, (crouch down on the floor) Let's use a basket to gather them all! ( pick up apples and put them into a basket) When the leaves are on the ground, Instead of on the trees I like to make a pile of them Way up to my knees I like to run and jump in them And kick them all around I like the prickly feel of them And the crickly, crackly sound.

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Zoo and Wild Animals", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children. An elephant goes like this and that (stomp feet) He's terribly big (raise arms over head) And hes terribly fat (stretch arms to side) He has no fingers (wiggle fingers) And he has no toes (wiggle feet) But, goodness gracious WHAT A NOSE!!!! (pull on pretend trunk in front of nose)

5 little monkeys swinging in a tree. Teasing Mr. Crocodile "You can't catch me, you can't catch me, Along comes Mr. Crocodile just as quiet as he can be. And SNAP! (clap hands once) (Continue song counting down until 0 little monkeys). Along comes Mr. Crocodile, just as fat as he can be!

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped his head! Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said No more monkeys jumping on the bed!

Sung to: "Skip to My Lou" What can a monkey see from a tree? What can a monkey see from a tree? What can a monkey see from a tree? It can see ---------- from a tree.

Sung to: "Itsy Bitsy Spider The itsy bitsy monkey climbed down the coconut tree Down came a coconut and hit him on his knee - OWW Out came a lion shaking his mighty mane - AND The itsy bitsy monkey climbed up the tree again.

(chant) 1, 1 the zoo is lots of fun! 2, 2 see the kangaroo! 3, 3 see the chimpanzee! 4, 4 hear the lions roar! 5, 5 watch the seal dive! 6, 6 there's a monkey doing tricks! 7, 7 elephants eleven! 8, 8 a tiger and his mate! 9, 9 penguins in a line! 10, 10 I want to come again! (clap)

Here sits a monkey on a chair, chair, chair He lost all the true loves he had last year, So rise upon your feet, greet the first you meet, The luckiest one I know!

Jump, jump, jump (Jump.) Goes the kangaroo. (Jump.) I thought only one-- (Hold up one finger.) But now I see two! (Hold up two fingers.) Mommy and her baby With his head popping out, (Wiggle thumb between index and middle finger.) He holds on tight (Pretend to hold on tight.)

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As they jump all about!

Tune: Where is thumbkin? Cuddly koalas, cuddly koalas Cockatoo, cockatoo Wallabies and wombats, wallabies and wombats Kangaroo, kangaroo

Said the kind kangaroo, "What can I do? If I had a cradle, I'd rock it. But my baby is small, so I think after all, I'll carry him round in my pocket!"

A big, grey elephant I went to see He had four legs and he was bigger than me He had two ears so big and round And one long trunk that made a sound EEEEEEEEE!

An elephant has a great big trunk That goes swinging to and fro. (Clasp hands to make trunk swing) And he has tiny, tiny eyes, That show him where to go. His great big ears go flopping, While his great big feet go stomping, stomping, STOMPING on the ground!

The yellow giraffe is tall as can be. His lunch is a bunch of leaves off a tree. He has a very long neck and his legs are long too. And he can run faster than I can, too!

A rhinoceros, a rhinoceros Sometimes he makes a dreadful fuss. He has a big horn on his nose. He snorts and rumbles as he goes. He's very long and very wide. He has a very wrinkled hide. He has big hoofs on his four feet. We feed him grass and hay to eat. A rhinoceros, a rhinoceros, Is surely not a pet for us.

A hip, a hip, a hippopotamus Got on, got on, got on a city bus... And all, and all, and all the people said, You're squishing us!!!!!!!!!

When we clap, clap, clap our hands.

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The monkey claps, claps, claps his hands. Monkey see, monkey do. The monkey does the same as you.

Crazy crabs walk sideways, (move sideways) What a silly way to go! Snails slip slide forwards (move forward slowly) And that is very slow! Ducks waddle, waddle, waddle, And that is funny too, But what about the hopping Of the big red kangaroo? (hop like a kangaroo) A tiny, tiny worm (wiggle finger like a worm) Wiggled along like this Without a sound It came to a tiny hole (make circle with thumb and finger) A tiny hole in the ground It wiggled right inside Without a sound

Weather

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Weather", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

The wind came out to play one day. It swept the clouds out of his way. (Make sweeping motion with hands.) It blew the leaves and away they flew. (Make fluttering motions with fingers.) The trees bent low and their branches did too! (Lift arms high and lower them.) The wind blew the great big ships at sea. 10

11 (Repeat sweeping motion.) The wind blew the kite away from me!

Feel the strong wind, it almost blows me down Hear it whistle through the trees and all around Try to see the wind as it howls and blows But what the wind looks like? Nobody knows Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle, little star" Look outside now; can you say What the weather is like today? Is there sunshine, is there rain, Is wind blowing down the lane? Are there snowflakes falling down, Are there big clouds floating around? Look outside now; can you say What the weather is like today?

Tune: Where is Thumbkin? It is raining, it is raining, On my head, on my head. Pitter, patter raindrops, Pitter, patter raindrops, I'm all wet, I'm all wet!

One puddle, two puddles made by the rain. Three puddles, four puddles, down in the lane. Five puddles, six puddles we can wade through. Seven puddles, eight puddles quite muddy, too! Nine puddles, ten puddles covering tiny roots Eleven puddles, twelve puddles - we all need our boots!

Rain on the green grass (wiggle fingers down to floor and out wide) And rain on the trees (wiggle fingers up and over head) Rain on the housetop, (Make an upside-down "V" with hands) But NOT on me. (arms over head to make an umbrella)

Pitter-pat, pitter-pat (drum fingers on the floor) The rain goes on for hours 11

12 And though it keeps me in the house It's very (hold out two fists, palms up) Good For (open fists) Flowers (raise and turn hands upwards)

Sung to: "Hush Little Baby" I see the wind when the leaves dance by. I see the wind when the clothes wave "Hi!" I see the wind when the trees bend low. I see the wind when the flags all blow. I see the wind when the kites fly high. I see the wind when the clouds float by. I see the wind when it blows my hair. I see the wind most everywhere!

If you feel the blustery wind, Whirl around If you feel the blustery wind, Whirl around. If you feel it lift your hair Like a kite up in the air, If you feel the blustery wind, Whirl around.

When I look into the sky I can see the clouds go by They dont ever make a sound Letting wind push them around Some go fast and some go slow I wonder where the clouds all go.

What is fluffy white and floats up high, Like a pile of cotton in the sky? And when the wind blows hard and strong, What very gently floats along? What brings the rain? What brings the snow That showers down on us way down below? When you look up in the sky, (look up) What is that thing you see floating by? (Clouds)

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Sung to: "Hush, Little Baby" Rainbow purple, rainbow blue Rainbow green and yellow, too Rainbow orange, rainbow red Rainbow smiling (appearing) overhead.

(tune of Oh, Christmas Tree) Oh rainbow, oh rainbow How lovely are your colors Oh rainbow, oh rainbow How lovely are your colors Purple, red, and orange too Yellow, green, and blue so true Oh rainbow, oh rainbow How lovely are your colors.

Red and yellow and pink and green, Purple and orange and blue, I can sing a rainbow, Sing a rainbow, Sing a rainbow too

Pitter-patter raindrops falling from the sky. Here is my umbrella to keep me safe and dry. When the rain is over the sun begins to glow. Little flowers start to bud and grow and grow and grow.

One day the sun was shining bright. (Hold up right hand for sun) But clouds came along, it was dark as night. (Hold up left hand for clouds) The rain began to sprinkle down. (Wiggle both hands for rain coming down) Soon it was raining all over town. But when the clouds had passed on by, (Move both hands to the right) A beautiful rainbow stretched across the sky. (Left hand makes arc over head from right to left) 13

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The wind, the wind, Is passing through Rustling leaves, Whispering to the trees. I'm the west wind, I bring the summer rain, When I blow softly, I whisper your name

Boom, bang, boom, bang Rumpety, lumpety, bump! Zoom, zam, zoom, zam Clippety, clappety, clump Rustles and bustles and swishes and zings What wonderful noises a thunderstorm brings.

The snow fell softly all the night It made a blanket soft and white It covered houses, flowers, and ground But did not make a single sound! Shhhhh!

Snowflakes are falling by ones and by twos They fall on my shoulders and on my shoes They stick to my eyelashes and to my nose They stick to my mittens and to my clothes But best of all they stick together To make the biggest snowballs ever

Snow, snow swirling round, Falling to the ground, What an icy sight you make, Dancing all around. Snow, snow swirling round, Flying through the air, What a wintery sight you make, Dancing everywhere.

All About Me
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15 Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "All About Me", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Everybody do this, do this, do this, (leader demonstrates a body movement) Everybody do this, just like me (everyone copies it) Everybody do this, do this, do this, Everybody do this, just like me.

Higgledy, piggeldy, bumblebee, Who can say their name for me? (Child says name) Let's all say it (name) Let's clap and say it (name) Let's whisper it (name)

I have ten fingers and they all belong to me. I can make them do things, would you like to see? I can shut them up tight, or open them wide, I can put them together, or make them all hide, I can make them jump high, I can make them jump low, I can fold them up quietly, and hold them just so.

Wiggle your fingers, waggle your fingers, Shake your fingers so, Stretch right out to touch a friend, And theyll be glad to know YOU!!

Two little friends are better than one, (hold up 2 fingers on right hand, one on left) And three are better than two (three on left, and two on right) And four are much better still. (four on right hand) 15

16 Just think! What four little friends can do!

I have a loose tooth, a wiggly jiggly loose tooth I have a loose tooth A-hanging by a thread. So I pulled my loose tooth My wiggly jiggly loose tooth Put it beneath my pillow And then I went to bed. The fairy took my loose tooth My wiggly jiggly loose tooth And now I have a nickel And a hole inside my head.

A tooth fell out and left a space so big my tongue can touch my FACE. And every time I smile, I show A space where some-thing used to grow. I miss my tooth, as you may guess, but then- I have to brush one less

When I was one, I was very small. I was not very fat, I was not very tall. I had tiny feet and tiny toes, Tiny fingers and a tiny nose! A little bit bigger,each day I grew. I looked at me when I was two. I could jump, I could run, I could talk, and it was fun! I grew some more and now I'm three. I feel so big when I look at me. I have bigger feet and bigger toes, Bigger fingers and a bigger nose!

A pair of eyes here on my face. A pair of eyebrows right in place. A pair of ears to hear a sound. A pair of legs to run around. A pair of shoulders strong and wide. A pair of hips, one on each side. A pair of ankles near my feet, A pair of hands all washed and neat.

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(Tune: Where is Thumbkin?) I am special, I am special, look at me and youll see Someone very special, very, very special, That is me. YES ITS ME!!

I wiggle my fingers I wiggle my toes I wiggle my shoulders, I wiggle my nose. Now the wiggles are out of me, And Im just as still as I can be.

Here are my fingers and here are my toes Here are my ears and here is my nose. Here are my eyes that open wide, Here is my mouth with my white teeth inside. Here is my tongue that helps me speak, Here are my shoulders and here are my cheeks Here are my hands that help me to play, And here are my feet that go walking each day.

On my face I have a nose, And way down here I have ten toes. I have two eyes that I can blink. I have a head to help me think. I have a chin and very near, I have two ears to help me hear. I have a mouth with which to speak, And when I run I use my feet. I have two arms to hold up high, And here's a hand to wave GOODBYE!

(Tune: 3 Blind Mice) All by myself, all by myself. See what I can do, see what I can do. I can brush my teeth and my hair so neat I can put my socks and shoes on my feet, I can get my napkin and my snack to eat, All by myself.

(Tune: Tavern in the Town) Head and shoulders, knees and toes, 17

18 Knees and toes, Head and shoulders, knees and toes, Knees and toes Eyes and ears, and mouth and nose Head and shoulders knees and toes. Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat, Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat, And hair and hips and chin and cheeks, Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat.

I looked inside my mirror To see what I could see. It looks like I'm happy today, Because that smiling face is me

Eye Winker, (Point to eyes.) Tom Tinker, (Point to ears.) Nose Smeller, (Point to nose.) Mouth Eater, (Point to mouth.) Chin Chopper, (Tap chin.) Chin Chopper, Chin Chopper, Chin Chopper, Chin.

Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" Happy Birthday, it's your day, Hope it's great in every way. We will help you celebrate Because we think you're really great. Happy Birthday, It's your day, Hope it's great in every way.

Sung to: "if you're happy and you know it" It's your birthday and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) It's your birthday and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap) It's your birthday and you know it, and your smile surely shows it, It's your birthday and you know it clap your hands (clap, clap)

Sung To: "Happy Birthday" Today's your Birthday were so glad We shall see how many you have had As we count your fingers we will see ______(name) is ___(yrs) old

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Big birthday cake (make circle with arms) Ice cream in a dish (cup hands) Here are the candles (wiggle hands on one hand) Now make a wish! (blow and make fingers into a fist) Today is a birthday! I wonder for whom? We know it is somebody Right in this room So look all around you For someone who Is smiling and laughing My goodness- it's you!

A puppet in my pocket A puppet in my hat A puppet can do many things Now, what do you think of that? My puppet can say, "Yes, Ma'm" My puppet can say, "No!" My puppet says, "That's yummy" Or, "Sorry, I don't know." My puppet walks quite slowly And bows down very low My puppet slides and runs fast "Good-bye, it's time to go!" Sung to: "London Bridge" It's time to start a brand new year, Brand new year, brand new year, It's time to start a brand new year, Welcome new friends. We'll learn lots of brand new things, Brand new things, brand new things, We'll learn lots of brand new things Let's get started now.

Sung to: "It's raining, it's pouring" I'm smelling, I'm smelling, my nose is busy smelling. This is the song I like to sing, When I smell most anything!

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20 Sing a song of sunshine Be happy every day Sing a song of sunshine You'll chase the clouds away Be happy every moment No matter what you do Just sing and sing and sing and sing And let the sunshine through!

Sung to: Row, Row, Row Your Boat" Wash, wash, wash your hands Play our handy game. Rub and scrub, and scrub and rub. Germs go down the drain. HEY! Wash, wash, wash your hands Play our handy game. Rub and scrub, and scrub and rub. Dirt goes down the drain. HEY!

This is the way you bat the ball, Bat the ball, bat the ball, This is the way you bat the ball When you play baseball. ...catch the ball.. ...throw the ball... ...run the bases

This is my right hand I'll raise it up high This is my left hand I'll touch the sky Right hand, left hand, Roll them around Left hand, right hand, Pound, Pound, Pound.

Ican make a big balloon Watch me while I blow Small at first, then bigger, Watch it grow and grow and grow. Do you think you think it is big enough? Maybe I should stop. For if I blow much longer, 20

21 My balloon will surely pop!

Bend and stretch up so high, Stand on tiptoe, touch the sky Bend and stretch and see me grow, I'm so tall from head to toe!

Forest Animals

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Forest Animals, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Bear is sleeping; bear is sleeping In the cave, in the cave. I wonder when he'll come out. I wonder when he'll come out. In the spring, in the spring. Birds are flying; birds are flying In the sky, in the sky. I wonder when they'll come back; I wonder when they'll come back, In the spring, in the spring.

Sung to: "Alouette" Hibernation, time for hibernation. Hibernation, time to go to sleep. In the winter where's the bear? Sleeping in its log or lair. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH! In the winter where's the frog? 21

22 Sleeping by a pond or log. In the winter where's the snake? In the mud beneath the lake. In the winter where's the bat? In a cave is where its at.

Sung to: "London Bridge is Falling Down" Big brown bear has gone to sleep, Gone to sleep, gone to sleep, Big brown bear has gone to sleep, Now that winter's coming. Little robin flies away... Little squirrels gathering nuts... Little rabbit changes coats...

Sung to: "If You're Happy and You Know It" Thebear says all he wants to do is sleep, Now that winter's here and snow is very deep. He has curled up in his den And we probably won't see him Till the springtime when all he'll want to do is eat!

(Tune: Where is Thumbkin?) Where is bear? Where is bear? Here I am. Here I am. How are you this winter? Very tired, thank you. Go to sleep. Go to sleep

5 little bears sitting on the wall 5 little bears sitting on the wall If one of the bears should happen to fall There'd be four little bears sitting on the wall 4 little bears...

1 little bear sitting on the wall 1 little bear sitting on the wall If this little bear should happen to fall 22

23 There'd be no more bears sitting on the wall. Did you ever see a rabbit, a rabbit, a rabbit Did you ever see a rabbit, that hops so slow He hops and hops and hops and hops Did you ever see a rabbit that hops so slow? That hops so fast... That hops backwards... That hops on one foot...

Once I saw a rabbit (middle and index fingers) And a big green cabbage head (make fist with other hand) I think I'll have some cabbage The little rabbit said. So he nibbled and he nibbled (wiggle fingers) And he pricked up his ears to say: (fingers straight) "Now I think it's time I should be hopping on my way".

Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Shake your bushy tail! Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Shake your bushy tail! Wrinkle up your funny nose Hold a nut between your toes Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Shake your bushy tail!

(Tune: She'll be Coming Round the Mountain) I'll be gathering all the acorns till they're gone. I'll be gathering all the acorns till they're gone. 'll be gathering all the acorns, gathering all the acorns, Gathering all the acorns till they're gone. And I'll put them all inside my cozy home. And I'll eat the nuts until the winter's gone.

This little squirrel said, "Let's run and play". (point to each finger) This little squirrel said, "Let's hunt nuts today". This little squirrel said, "Yes, nuts are good". This little squirrel said, "Our favorite food"! 23

24 This little squirrel said, "Come climb this tree, And crack these nuts, one,two, three". (clap hands)

A mouse lived in a little hole, Lived softly in a little hole, When all was quiet as quiet can be... OUT POPPED HE!

I know a house, and a cold old house, A cold old house by the sea. If I were a mouse in that cold old house What a cold, cold mouse I'd be! Sung To: "Kookaburra" Raccoon sleeps in a hollow tree While the sun shines on you and me. Sleep, raccoon. Sleep, raccoon, Warm and cozily. In the darkest part of night Raccoon has the best eyesight. Look raccoon, Look, raccoon, My, your eyes are bright. Raccoon hardly makes a sound When he prowls all around. Hunt raccoon, Hunt raccoon, Find food on the ground.

I saw a little creature that was slimy, smooth, and wet. I thought it was the oddest thing that I had ever met. It was something like a lizard, but it had no scales at all. It was something like a frog, but it didn't hop- it crawled. So I took it to my teacher and she told me right away, " I see you brought a salamander into class today." There was a little turtle And he lived in a box He swam in a puddle, And he climbed on the rocks. He snapped at a mosquito He snapped at a flea, He snapped at a minnow, And he snapped at me. He caught the mosquito, (clap) He caught the flea, (clap) 24

25 He caught the minnow, (clap) But he didn't catch me!!

Two old turtles, Going for a walk, (Hold out two fists with thumbs sticking out) "Good morning", said one, "Shall we have a little talk?" (wiggle one thumb) "Yes," said the other, "I do enjoy a chat" (wiggle other thumb) So they walked along together With a natter, natter, nat !

Glub glub" went the little green frog one day. "Glub glub" went the little green frog. "Glub glub" went the little green frog one day. And his tongue went "slurp slurp slurp!" BUT We all know frogs go Lah dah dee dah dee dah (hands sway from side to side, palms forward) Lah dah dee dah dee dah Lah dah dee dah dee dah We all know frogs go LAH dah dee dah dee dah They don't go slurp slurp slurp

Five little speckled frogs, Sat on a speckled log, Eating the most delicious bug. Yum, Yum. One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there were four green speckled frogs. Glub, glub! (Sing down to 0)

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26 I once was a tadpole, As you have seen. Then I grew some strong legs While swimming about, And now I'm a frog. Hurray, let's shout! "Ribbit!"

Tadpole, tadpole Swimming in my pail Big round head And wiggly tail. Some day soon Four legs will sprout And then, small frog, You'll hop right out!

Food

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Food", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

(Chant) Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? ______ stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Who me? (Others) Yes you! (Named person) Couldn't be! (Others) Then who? (Repeat)

A little red apple Hung high in a tree I looked up at it And it looked down at me 26

27 "Come down, please" I called And what do you suppose That little red apple Dropped right on my nose

Way up high, in the apple tree (raise hands over head) Two red apples smiled at me (smile) So I shook that tree as har-r-d as I could (Pretend to shake tree) Down came the apples, mmm, they were good!!!! (Rub tummy)

Sung to: "Yankee Doodle" Peel an apple, cut it up, cook it in a pot. When you taste it you will find it's applesauce you've got! Here we go round the apple tree, The apple tree, the apple tree, Here we go round the apple tree So early in the morning. This is the way we... ...climb the ladder ...pick the apples ...wash the apples ...peel the apples ...cook the apples

Sung to: "Boom! Boom! Ain't It Great to Be Crazy?" Yum! Yum! Don't you know I love apples? Yum! Yum! Don't you know I love apples? Red and green and yellow, too Yum! Yum! Don't you know I love apples? Way up high in an apple tree; I saw two eyes look at me. I reached for an apple; it started to squirm, Oops! I found a wiggly worm! That wiggly worm is a friend of mine; We eat apples all the time. I let him crawl back to that tree Hey! I see that worm looking at me!

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28 Five little apples lying on the floor. I'll roll one away, and that leaves four. Four little apples hanging on a tree. I'll pick one off, and that leaves three. Three little apples, I know what to do! I'll put one in my pocket, and that leaves two. Two little apples sitting in the sun. I'll pick one up, and that leaves one. One little apple waiting in my lunch. I'll eat it up with a crunch, crunch, crunch!

Look at the apple I have found (circle hands) So round and rosy on the ground We will wash it and cut it in two Half for me and half for you (hold out both hands)

(Use real jelly beans or flannel board, 5 colors) 5 little jelly beans I wish I had more! I'll eat the (color) one Now there are four! 4 little jellybeans Tasty as can be I'll eat the (color) one Now there are 3! 3 little jelly beans Only a few. I'll eat the (color) one Now there are 2. 2 little jellybeans Eating them is fun I'll eat the (color) one Now there is one. 1 little jelly bean The last one for me I'll eat the (color) one I'm as happy as can be!

Five little gingerbread men in a row Not going to eat one no, no, no. (shake finger and head 28

29 side to side) But they look so sweet from head to toe Crunch, munch...uh oh! Continue until... No little gingerbread men in a row Wasn't going to eat one, no, no, no But they looked so sweet that it's sad to tell Crunch, munch... oh well!

Sam the Pizza man put a pizza in a pan, And he put a lot of sausage on the top. That's good! Now I know if he would only Add the pepperoni, He would have a nice-a pizza! Serve it hot I would!!!!!

(Tune:Row, Row, Row Your Boat) Roll, roll, roll your dough Smoothly as can be. Roll it till it's big and round, Then add some good toppings.

You put the oil in the pot and you let it get hot You put the popcorn in and you start to grin. Sizzle, sizzle Sizzle, sizzle Sizzle, sizzle Sizzle, sizzle Sizzle, sizzle Sizzle, sizzle POP!

Pop! Pop! Pop! (clap) Put the corn into the the pot, Pop! Pop! Pop! Shake and shake it 'til it's hot. (shake) Pop! Pop! Pop! Lift the lid and what have you got? Pop! Pop! Pop! POPCORN!

Sung to: "Sound Off"

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30 Carrots, beans, and potatoes Corn and peas and tomatoes Mix and stir up in a pot. Smells so good as it gets hot. Soup's on-1, 2. Soup's on-3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4-Let's eat a good treat!

(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle) Carrots, peas, and broccoli, Vegetables are good for me. For my snack and in my lunch, Veggie sticks are great to munch. Carrots, peas, and broccoli, Vegetables are good for me.

I'm round and red, And juicy too, Chop me for a salad, Or dump me in your stew! (tomato)

(tune of If I Had a Hammer) If I had a bagel, I'd eat it in the morning, I'd eat it in the evening All over this land I'd eat it for breakfast I'd eat it for dinner I'd eat it with all my friends and sisters and brothers All, all over this land.

A-B-CDE Watermelon is good for me. F-G-HIJ I can eat it everyday. P-Q-RST Ripe and very juicy U-V-WXY You will like it if you give it a try. Z-Z-ZZZ Watermelon is good for me.

Pick up a watermelon, put it in the basket, Pick up a watermelon, put it in the basket, 30

31 Pick up a watermelon, put it in the basket, Way down yonder in the watermelon patch.

Watermelon, Watermelon, On the vine, On the vine, Sweet and red and juicy, Sweet and red and juicy, Please be mine! Please be mine! Watermelon, Watermelon, Thump, thump, thump, Thump, thump, thump, I think you are ready- I think you are readyBig and plump! Big and plump!

Five big lemons in the bowl One fell out and started to roll It bumped the table and hit my toe How many lemons in the bowl 1, 2, 3, 4 Four big lemons...

Bananas are my favorite fruit (pretend to hold banana) I eat one every day I always take one with me (put in pocket) When I go out to play (wave goodbye) It gives me lots of energy (make muscle) To jump around and run Bananas are my favorite fruit (rub tummy) To me they're so much fun!

(Tune: Clementine) Picked a strawberry, Picked a strawberry, That was growing, In the sun, Then I washed it, And I ate it, And I picked another one.

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The farmer sows his seeds. The farmer sows his seeds. Hi ho the derry-o, The farmer sows his seeds. Other verses: The rain begins to fall... The sun begins to shine... The seeds begin to grow. The plants grow big and tall... The farmer cuts his corn... And now the harvest is on....

I took a little seed one day About a month ago. I put it in a pot of dirt In hopes that it would grow. I poured a little water To make the soil just right. I set the pot upon the sill Where the sun would give it light. I checked the pot most every day, And turned it once or twice. With a little care and water I helped it grow so nice(ly).

Peanut butter, peanut butter, Jelly, jelly. Peanut butter, peanut butter, Jelly, jelly. First you take the peanuts and you Crush them, crush them. First you take the peanuts and you Crush them, crush them. Then you take the grapes and you Smash them, smash them. Then you take the grapes and you Smash them, smash them. Then you take the bread and you Spread it, spread it. Then you take the bread and you Spread it, spread it. Then you take the sandwich and you Eat it, eat it. 32

33 Then you take the sandwich and you Eat it, eat it. Peanut butter, peanut butter, Jelly, jelly. Peanut butter, peanut butter, Jelly, jelly.

Jelly on my head, jelly on my toes Jelly on my shirt, jelly on my nose Jelly is my favorite food And when I'm in a jelly mood I can't ever get enough Of that yummy, yummy stuff!

Tune: On Top of Old Smokey Spaghetti, spaghetti, you're wonderful stuff I love you spaghetti, I can't get enough You're covered with sauce and you're sprinkled with cheese Spaghetti, spaghetti, oh, give me some please. Spaghetti, spaghetti, piled high in a mound You wiggle, you wriggle, you squiggle around There's slurpy spaghetti all over my plate Spaghetti, spaghetti, I think you are great!

Mix a pancake, Stir a pancake, Pop in it the pan. Fry the pancake, Toss the pancake, Catch it if you can.

Tune: If you're Happy and You know it If you like your eggs scrambled, Clap your hands. If you like your eggs scrambled, Clap your hands. If you like your eggs scrambled, And it's your favorite way to make them, f you like your eggs scrambled, Clap your hands. Additional verses: If you like your eggs fried, Touch your toes. 33

34 If you like your eggs hard boiled, Touch your head

I am making cookie dough Round and round the beaters go! (arms go round) Add some flour from a cup (pretend to pour) Stir and stir the batter up (pretend to stir) Roll them, and cut them, nice and neat (roll hands, pretend to cut) Put them on a cookie sheet (lay out cookies) Bake them and count them 123 (count with fingers) And serve them to your friends with tea! Stir a bowl of gingerbread (stirring ) Smooth and spicy brown Roll it with a rolling pin ( roll dough) Up and up and down With a cookie cutter (cut cookies with cutter) Make some little men, Put them in the oven Until half past ten.

C is for cookie, That's good enough for me, C is for cookie, That's good enough for me, C is for cookie, That's good enough for me. Cookie, cookie, cookie. Starts with C!

(Three Blind Mice) Cheese, cheese, cheese, we love cheese, Please, please please, give us cheese, We like white cheese, oh yes we do, Orange cheese tastes wonderful too, Yellow cheese is for me and you, Oh, give us cheese! (Please)

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35 (suggest different foods) Ready for a picnic, Ready with a lunch, Now we're ready to munch, munch, munch!

Fried chicken, watermelon, apple pie, Do you love picnics? So do I! Lemonade, root beer, chocolate cake, Lazy canoe rides along the lake. Games and singing -- let's square dance! And don't forget, at picnics, you'll have ANTS!

Transportation

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Transportation", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children. Take a bus or take a train, Take a boat or take a plane, Take a taxi, take a car, Maybe near or maybe far, Take a rocket to the moon, But be sure to come back soon

Bumping up and down in my little red wagon Bumping up and down in my little red wagon Bumping up and down in my little red wagon Let's ride off together!

One wheel, two wheels on the ground. My feet make the pedals go round and round. The handlebars help me to steer so straight, Down the sidewalk and through the gate. 35

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I am a big airplane, With wings so wide and strong. My tail stands straight up in the air, And my body's very long.(Stand on one foot, stretching one leg behind, extended in air.) Watch me when I'm flying, For I go very fast. Let's see who can stay up in the air, And who runs out of gas!( remain balanced on one foot.)

Sung to: "Clementine" I'm an airplane, I'm an airplane Flying up into the sky. Flying higher, flying higher As I watch the clouds go by. I'm an airplane, I'm an airplane See me flying all around. Flying lower, flying lower, Till I land down on the ground.

I'm an airplane, (children raise arms at sides to shoulders.) Now watch me fly! Here are my instruments From down low to up high. (reach from the ground to above heads.) First I get revved up. (make engine noises) Then I can fly, (raise arms to shoulders) Lifting off the runway (start walking forward.) Up into the sky!

Down by the station early in the morning, See the little train cars all in a row. Listen to the engineer pull the big whistle. Toot-toot, toot-toot! Off we go!

Little red caboose, little red caboose, Little red caboose behind the train, train, train, train, Smokestack on its back, going down the track, 36

37 Little red caboose behind the train. WOO! WOO!

Tune: Bingo Look at my bright shiny car I'm driving it today-o. C - A - R (BEEP! BEEP!) C - A - R (BEEP! BEEP!) C - A - R (BEEP! BEEP!) I'm driving it today - o! We put on our seat belts, put the key in the ignition, got gas etc.

The red at the top Tells us to STOP! (palm facing out.) The green below Tells us to GO! (Sweep arm out as traffic cop would) The yellow in the middle Tells us to WAIT! (Extend both arms out.) Please don't worryYou won't be late!

Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck (Hands on steering wheel) Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! (Ring bell) Hurry, hurry, turn the corner (Lean to the right) Hurry, hurry, turn the corner (Lean to the left) Hurry, hurry, turn the corner (Lean to the right and left) Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! (Ring bell)

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38 Clackety clack, clackety clack The wheels on the train, go clackety clack All along the track. The whistle... goes whoo, whoo, whoo The conductor... says, "All Aboard" The people ... go bumpety, bump

Train is a-coming, oh yeah. Train is a-coming, oh yeah. Train is a-coming, train is a-coming, Train is a-coming, oh yeah. Better get your ticket, oh yeah. Better get your ticket, oh yeah. Better get your ticket, better get your ticket, Better get your ticket, oh yeah.

I'm a windshield wiper (bend arm at elbow and hold fingers up) This is how I go (swing arm back and forth) Back and forth, back and forth In the rain and snow.

Over hill, over dale They will ride along the trail Through the mud and through the rain Big trucks will come and go again.

Dinosaurs

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early

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childhood theme "Dinosaurs", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Sung to: "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, stomped around. Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, shook the ground. Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, some gave fear. Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, we wish you were here

Sung to: "Mary had a Little Lamb" I'd like to be a dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur. And if I was a dinosaur, I would be a _________. (Each child has a turn naming which dinosaur he would like to be)

Sung to: "Muffin Man" Oh, do you know the stegosaurus? The stegosaurus, the stegosaurus? Oh, do you know the stegosaurus? He had plates upon his back. Add...Verses Apatosaurus...he has a very long neck. Tyrannosaurus rex...he was very fierce. Triceratops.... he has three big horns.

Sung to: "The Ants go Marching" The dinosaurs go marching one by one, hurrah, hooray The dinosaurs go marching one by one, hurrah, hooray The dinosaurs go marching one by one, the little one stopped to stand in the sun, And they all go marching round and round and up and down. Additional verses Two-to admire the view. Three-eat from a tree. Four-to give a roar

Sung to: Oh My Darling Clementine Great big dinosaurs, great big dinosaurs, Lived so long ago Some liked land and some liked water, Some flew in the air. Great big dinosaurs, great big dinosaurs, Lived so long ago Some had horns and some had spikes, Some had wings like bats.

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Great big dinosaurs, great big dinosaurs, Lived so long ago Some ate plants and some ate meat, But now there are no more

Sung to: " 5 Little Ducks" One dinosaur went out to play On a bright and sunny day He had such ENORMOUS fun That he called another dinosaur to come. (Call very loud) DI-NO-SAUR! (Then chant while patting hands on laps) Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Then repeat for 2 dinosaurs, 3 dinosaurs, etc. Instead, they heard their mother (or father, grandma, etc) And she was calling "DINNER" And they all went home for dinner!

Sung to: "Did You Ever See a Lassie?" Did you ever see my dinosaur, my dinosaur, my dinosaur? Did you ever see the dinosaur I have for my pet? He hides in my bedroom, He wears my pajamas. If you've never seen my dinosaur, you'd like to I bet!

Sung to: "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" Here he comes just a stomping with his feet, (Stomp.) Singing "Dino ditty, ditty dum ditty do." (Clap.) Searching all around for something good to eat, (Hand over brow.) Singing "Dino ditty, ditty dum ditty do." (Clap.) He's huge. [He's huge.] He's strong. [He's strong.] (Stretch out arms; then bend elbows and make fist) He's huge, he's strong, won't be hungry very long. (Repeat arm motions; then shake finger "no.") "Dino ditty, ditty dum ditty do." (Clap.) "Dino ditty, ditty dum ditty do." (Clap.)

Sung to: " Oh I Wish I Was an Oscar Mayer Wiener" Oh I want to be a great big dinosaur. That is what I really want to be. For if I was a great big dinosaur Everyone would be afraid of me!

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Sung to: " Hokey Pokey" You put your claws in You put your claws out You put your claws in scratch 'em all about You do the Dino-Pokey and you turn yourself about. That's what it's all about. Additional Verse: feet in/feet out/stomp them all about teeth in/teeth out/chomp them all about tail in/tail out/wag it all about

Sung to: "The Wheels on the Bus" The Pteranodon's wings went FLAP, FLAP, FLAP, FLAP, FLAP, FLAP, FLAP. FLAP, FLAP The Pteranodon's wings went FLAP, FLAP, FLAP All around the swamp. The Tyrannosaurus Rex went GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, GRRR, The Tyrannosaurus Rex went GRR, GRR, GRR, All around the swamp. The Triceratops horns went POKE, POKE, POKE POKE, POKE, POKE, POKE, POKE, POKE, The Triceratops horns went POKE, POKE ,POKE, All around the swamp. The Brontosaurus went MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH The Brontosaurus went MUNCH, MUNCH, MUNCH, All around the swamp. The Stegosaurus tail went SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, The Stegosaurus tail went SPIKE, SPIKE, SPIKE, All around the swamp

Sung to: "Little White Duck" There is one dinosaur, crashing through the trees. 1 dinosaur, eating all he sees. He takes a bite of the mountain top, And along comes a friend with a crash, bang, plop. Now there's 2 dinosaurs, crashing through the trees. Crash, bash, smash. (repeat for 2,3,4) counting up rhyme

My name is stegosaurus;

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I'm a funny-looking dinosaur. For on my back are many boney plates and on my back are many boney plates And on my tail there's more. My front two legs are very short. My back two legs are long. My body's big, my head is very small. I'm put together wrong. Sometimes another dinosaur comes by and wants to fight. I don't use fists, I use my tail. It has four sharp, sharp spikes. Sung to: "Alouette" Allosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex! Stegosaurus, Trachodon, Triceratops, Pterandon. Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, Oh... Allosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex!

Sung to: "10 Little Indians" 1 big, 2 big, 3 big dinosaurs, 4 big, 5 big, 6 big dinosaurs, 7 big, 8 big, 9 big dinosaurs, Ten big dinosaurs! They all lived a long, long time ago. They all lived a long, long time ago. They all lived a long, long time ago. Now there are no more.

Insects

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43 Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Insects", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Sung to: "She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain" Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be. Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be. See them dig and dig and dig. Lots of tunnels, oh, so big. Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be.

Sung to: "When John Comes Marching Home" The ants came marching two by two, Hurrah! Hurrah! The ants came marching two by two The little one stopped to tie his shoe. They all go marching down in the ground and out of the rain, Boom, Boom, Boom. Other Verses: The ants came marching three by three... The little one stopped to climb a tree. The ants came marching four by four.... The little one stopped to shut the door.... The ants came marching five by five... The little one stopped to take a dive.... The ants came marching ten by ten The little one stopped to say THE END!

Once I saw an ant hill with no ants about. (fist with fingers tucked in) So I said, "Dear little ants, won't you come out?" Then, as if the little ants had heard my call, One, two, three, four, five come out? (fingers are extended) And that was all!

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44 I see five crawling On my plate!

Sung to: "Do Your Ears Hang Low" Can you wiggle like a worm? Can you squiggle? Can you squirm? Can you flutter? Can you fly like a gentle butterfly? Can you crawl upon the ground Like a beetle that is round? Can you move with me? Can you flip? Can you flop? Can you give a little hop? Can you slither like a snake? Can you give a little shake? Can you dance like bee Who is buzzing round a tree? Can you move with me?

(tune of When Johnny Comes Marching Home) A bee is buzzing round the room, Buzz buzz, buzz buzz. A bee is buzzing round the room, Buzz buzz, buzz buzz. He'll buzz around the room once more, And then he'll buzz right out the door. And we'll all be glad when He is gone once more.

Here is the bee hive (hold fist together) But where are all the bees (hold up hands) Hiding away where nobody sees Here they came creeping out of the hive 1,2,3,4,5 (Hold up fingers one at a time) Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (You can also use both hands and have 10 bees.)

Here is the chrysalis on a twig on a tree Something is stirring. Let's wait and see Something comes out with wings folded tight Now they are spreading all ready for flight It's a beautiful fluttery butterfly Away it goes flying - goodbye, goodbye.

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45 (Tune: Adams Family) My tummy is fat (snap, snap) I like it like that (snap, snap) I wiggle around I jiggle around My tummy is fat (snap, snap) I'm a striped caterpillar I'm such a chubby feller I love to eat and eat Those leaves are a treat (repeat first 5 lines)

When strolling through the garden You should chance to see A ladybug out walking, Please say hi for me For a ladybug is a good bug And she helps the garden grow She's supposed to bring good luck So be sure to say hello.

One little ladybug (hold up one finger) With spots on its wings Landed right beside me As I played on the swings Two little ladybugs (hold up two fingers) Flew around a flower, Then crawled beneath a leaf (one hand over two fingers) To nap for half an hour. (lay heads on hands)

Sung to: "Oh Christmas Tree" Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly Oh how I love your colors. Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly Oh how I love your colors. You fly so high and beautiful, You are so soft and fragile, Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly, How I love your colors.

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46 I'm a tiny egg under a leaf I'm a tiny egg under a leaf That's the first part of my metamorphosis. I'm a hungry caterpillar eating up leaves I'm a hungry caterpillar eating up leaves I'm a hungry caterpillar eating up leaves That's the second part of my metamorphosis. I make a chrysalis and take a nap inside I make a chrysalis and take a nap inside I make a chrysalis and take a nap inside That's the third part of my metamorphosis. I wake up and emerge as a butterfly I wake up and emerge as a butterfly I wake up and emerge as a butterfly That's the fourth part of my metamorphosis

A friendly caterpillar (Fingers crawl up arm) Made its chrysalis one day. (close hands together) It turned into a butterfly (Open hands with thumbs hooked together) And quickly flew away. (flap hands)

What do you suppose? A bee sat on my nose. Then what do you think? He gave me a wink And said, "I beg your pardon, I thought you were the garden!"

Sung to: "A- Hunting we will go" A-hunting we will go A -hunting we will go We'll catch a (insert any insect here) and put it in a box 46

47 (loudly) and then we'll let it go! (tune of Old MacDonald) I'm a termite in a log Living peacefully I bore through wood and eat my fill It's a rotten home for me With a crunch, crunch, gulp And a crunch, crunch, gulp Firewood, plywood Any kind of wood would Suit me fine and always be A rotten home for me!

Sung to: "Do your ears hang low" Do you like to buzz. Are you covered all in fuzz? Do you call a hive a home In the garden where you roam? Do you know how to make honey, Are your stripes a little funny? Do you like to buzz?

(tune of Cucaracha) Little grasshopper, little grasshopper, Hop across the grassy land. Little grasshopper, little grasshopper, Hop into my open hand. Little grasshopper, little grasshopper, Sweet and green as you can be. Little grasshopper, little grasshopper, Hop away so safe and free.

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48 And as they go, they love to sing Their favorite hiking song. Over the river, along the trail, They love to hike and sing. They're filled with all the wonders A nature hike can bring.

Easter
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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Easter, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

Funny, little bunny goes hop, hop, hop! Funny little bunny, please stop, stop, stop! Wiggle your ears and crinkle your nose. Then wiggle, wiggle, wiggle right down to your toes.

(Tune:Jingle Bells) Easter eggs, Easter eggs, Eggs of orange and blue, Here are lots of colored eggs, All for me and you, Chocolate eggs colored brown, Jelly beans bright green, Aren't these the most beautiful eggs, That you have ever seen?

I'm a little chick inside an egg I'm always sleeping - snoring away Soon you'll hear a pecking, pecking sound 48

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(Tune: Pop Goes the Weasel) Easter bunny, hippity hop, Hide 'til Easter morning. Easter bunny, where are you? UP pops the bunny!

Christmas
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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Christmas, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

5 little Christmas trees standing all alone Their hearts were very sad Because they hadn't found a home. Then chop went the axeand down fell a tree And off it went with a happy family! (Continue from 4-1 Christmas Trees) No little Christmas trees Standing all alone Their hearts were very happy Because they all found a home!!!

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*** Sung to: "The Hokey Pokey" You put your antlers in, you put your antlers out. You put you antlers in and you shake them all about. You do the Reindeer Pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about! You put your hooves in.... You put your red nose in.... You put your fluffy tail in... You put your reindeer body in...

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Sung to: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" Let's all do a little clapping, Let's all do a little clapping, Let's all do a little clapping, & spread Christmas cheer. 2.Jumping 3.Twirling 4.Stretching ***

Sung to: "Row, row, row your boat" Ring, ring, ring the bells, Ring them loud and clear To say to people everywhere That Christmas time is here. *** Santa's little reindeer, Standing in a row, When Santa comes they bow just so Then they fly to left Then they fly to the right Then Santa's little reindeer sleep all night.

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51 *** Eight little reindeer beside Santa's sleigh, Getting hitched up- to be on their way. The first one said, "We can't be late," The second one said, "Christmas won't wait." The third one said, 'The sleigh's full of toys....." The fourth one said, "For all the girls and boys." The fifth one said, '"I'm ready to fly...." The sixth one said, "Across the evening sky." The seventh one said, "Look, it's starting to snow." The eighth one said, "I think it's time to go." Ready?" asked Santa. It's almost Christmas Day." And off they all flew - - up, up, and away! *** (Tune:Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear) Reindeer, reindeer, jump up high, Reindeer, reindeer, across the sky, Reindeer, reindeer, land softly on the roofs, Reindeeer, reindeer, step lightly with your hooves, Reindeer, reindeer, turn around, Reindeer, reindeer, touch the ground, Reindeer, reindeer, now go slow, Reindeer, reindeer, still far to go, Reindeer, reindeer, now go fast, Reindeer, reindeer, home at last!

*** One little star On the top of the tree Two little presents Underneath for me Three silver ropes Twisted round the tree Four colored lights Shining prettily Five shining balls Glowing silvery Oh what a sight for us to see.

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52 Twinkle twinkle Christmas star Way up high is where you are Shining bright for all to see On the tip top of our tree Twinkle twinkle Christmas star Way up high is where you are. *** (Tune: Bingo) I know a man with a long white beard And Santa is his name-o. S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, And Santa is his name-o. He slides down the chimney with a pack on his back, And Santa is his name-o. S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, And Santa is his name-o. Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh, And Santa is his name-o. S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, S-A-N-T-A, And Santa is his name-o. *** Guess whose beard is long and white? Long and white? Long and white? Guess whose beard is long and white? It's dear old Santa. Guess whose suit is red and white? Red and white? Red and white? Guess whose suit is red and white? It's dear old San-ta! Guess who comes on Christmas Eve? Christmas Eve? Christmas Eve? Guess who comes on Christmas Eve? It's dear old San-ta! *** Tune: I'm a Little Teapot Here's a candle dressed in white, Wearing a hat of yellow light. When the night is dark, then you will see Just how bright this light can be. Here's a little candle straight and tall, Shining it's light upon us all. 52

53 When the night is dark, then you will see Just how bright this light can be. Here's a little candle burning bright. Keeping us safe all through the night. When the night is dark, then you will see Just how bright this light can be! *** Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way! Don't you tell a single soul what I'm going to say: Christmas Eve is coming soon; now, you dear old man Whisper what you'll bring to me; tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, when I'm fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and black, with your pack you'll creep All the stockings you will find hanging in a row Mine will be the shortest one, you'll be sure to know Bobby wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled Nellie wants a picture book, yellow, blue, and red Now I think I'll leave to you what to give the rest Choose for me, dear Santa Claus; you will know the best.

*** Dashing through the snow On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight, O Jingle bells, jingle bells, 53

54 jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh (repeat) *** Tune: She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain" We will ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear. We will ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear. We will hear the dingle, dingle When they jingle, jingle, jingle. Yes, we'll ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear. We will ring those Christmas bells so quietly. We will ring those Christmas bells so quietly. We will hear the dingle, dingle When they jingle, jingle, jingle. Yes, we'll ring those Christmas bells so quietly. We will ring those Christmas bells so fast and loud. We will ring those Christmas bells so fast and loud. We will hear the dingle, dingle When they jingle, jingle, jingle. Yes, we'll ring those Christmas bells so fast and loud! *** Stir a bowl of gingerbread Smooth and spicy brown Roll it with a rolling pin up and up and down With a cookie cutter, make some little men. Put them in the oven till half past ten! *** Who's got a beard that's long and white Santa's got a beard that's long and white Who comes around on a special night Santa comes around on a special night Special Night, beard that's white Must be Santa Must be Santa Must be Santa, Santa Clause Who wears boots and a suit of red Santa wears boots and a suit of red 54

55 Who wears a long cap on his head Santa wears a long cap on his head Cap on head, suit that's red Special night, beard that's white Must be Santa Must be Santa Must be Santa, Santa Clause Who's got a big red cherry nose Santa's got a big red cherry nose Who laughs this way HO HO HO Santa laughs this way HO HO HO HO HO HO, cherry nose Cap on head, suit that's red Special night, beard that's white Must be Santa Must be Santa Must be Santa, Santa Clause Who very soon will come our way Santa very soon will come our way Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh Santa's little reindeer pull his sleigh Reindeer sleigh, come our way HO HO HO, cherry nose Cap on head, suit that's red Special night, beard that's white Must be Santa Must be Santa Must be Santa, Santa Clause. *** You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! 55

56 You better not cry. Better not pout, I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa Claus is coming to town.

*** (John Lennon) So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over a new one just begun.. And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun, the near and the dear ones the old and the young. A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year let's hope it's a good one without any fear. *** Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer) Had a very shiny nose (like a light bulb) And if you ever saw it (saw it) You would even say it glows (like a flash light) All of the other reindeer (reindeer) Used to laugh and call him names (like Pinochio) They never let poor Rudolph (Rudolph) Play in any reindeer games (like Monopoly) Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say (Ho Ho Ho) Rudolph with your nose so bright Won't you guide my sleigh tonight? Then all the reindeer loved him (loved him) 56

57 And they shouted out with glee (yippee) "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer) You'll go down in history!" (like Columbus) *** City sidewalk, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style. In the air there's A feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you'll hear: Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. *** (Start with "On the first day of Christmas") On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a milking, Seven swans a swimming, Six geese a laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves And a Partridge in a pear tree. *** Up on the housetop reindeer pause, Out jumps good old Santa Claus. Down thru' the chimney with lots of toys, All for the little ones, Christmas joys. Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go! Up on the housetop, click, click, click, 57

58 Down thru' the chimney with good Saint Nick. *** Tune: I'm a Little Teapot I'm a little Santa short and fat, Here is my beard and here is my sack, On Christmas Eve I hop in my sleigh, With a "Ho ho ho" I'm on my way. *** I'm a little gingerbread boy. I'm a little gingerbread girl. I can jump, And I can twirl. I have raisins For my eyes, And bright red buttons Just this size. I have a mouth, It looks like this. I can even Blow a kiss. I'm warm and tasty, But don't eat me. Hang me on Your Christmas tree! *** We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. Now let's all do a little clapping (clap), Now let's all do a little clapping(clap), Now let's all do a little clapping (clap), And spread Christmas cheer! *** Two merry brown eyes, a cute little nose, A long snowy beard, two cheeks like a rose, A round chubby form, a big bulging sack; Hooray for old Santa, we're glad that he's back! *** Eight little reindeer playing in the snow. Eight little reindeer at the North Pole. All of them anxious for Christmas Day, 58

59 Waiting for Santa to say: Up, up and away. *** This is the way we look for a tree, Look for a tree, look for a tree. This is the way we look for a tree, Early in December. This is the way we chop the tree, Chop the tree, chop the tree. This is the way we chop the tree, Early in December. This is the way we carry it home, Carry it home, carry it home. This is the way we carry it home, Early in December. This is the way we stand it up, Stand it up, stand it up. This is the way we stand it up, Early in December. This is the way we decorate it, Decorate it, decorate it, This is the way we decorate it, Ready for Christmas Day! *** Isn't it the strangest thing, That Santa is so shy? We can never, never catch him, No matter how we try. It isn't any use to watch, Because my parents said, "Santa Claus will only come When children are in bed!" *** Oh, I took a lick of my peppermint stick, and I thought it tasted yummy. It used to be on my Christmas tree, but I like it better in my tummy *** Way up high on the Christmas tree 59

60 Two little candy canes winked at me So I shook that tree as hard as I could And down came the candy canes Hmm, Hmm, Good!! *** Tune:Ten Little Indians 1 little, 2 little, 3 little Angels 4 little, 5 little, 6 little Angels 7 little, 8 little, 9 little Angels 10 little Angels in the band. Oh, wasn't that a band on Christmas morning Christmas morning, Christmas morning, Wasn't that a band on Christmas morning Christmas morning, soon. *** If I could find old Santa, I'd ask him for a ride, And in the wooly blankets, I'd snuggle by his side. And when we go up high to the chimneys tall, I would stay up on the roof for fear that I would fall. And when the reindeer start to go, I'd call out loudly, whoa... reindeer... whoa! *** Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way. Bells on bobtails ring, Making spirits bright. What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh. Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh *** Tune: Li'l Liza Jane I know someone you don't know, Santa, Santa I know someone you don't know, Santa, Santa Claus 60

61 Santa, Santa Claus, Santa, Santa Claus I know someone you don't know, Santa, Santa Claus. *** Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He's got a bag that is filled with toys For the boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, what a beautiful sight. Jump in bed and cover up your head, 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight! *** Here is a great big Christmas tree Trim'med with lights and balls. Here are Santa's little elves, they run when Santa calls. This is Santa's workshop, filled with gifts and toys The elves and helpers fill the sleigh, for all the girls and boys.

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Christmas, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

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Ring, ring, ring the bells, Ring them loud and clear To say to people everywhere That Christmas time is here. *** Tune: Sing a Song of Sixpence Sing a song of winter, Frost is in the air. Sing a song of winter, Snowflakes everywhere. Sing a song of winter, Hear the sleigh bells chime. Can you think of anything, As nice as Christmas time? *** Tune: She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he comes, He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he comes. He'll be driving eight brown reindeer, He'll be driving eight brown reindeer, He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he comes. He'll be piled up with toys when he comes, He'll be piled up with toys when he comes, He'll be piled up with toys, For all the girls and boys. He'll be piled up with toys when he comes. He'll be dressed all in red when he comes, He'll be dressed all in red when he comes. He'll be dressed all in red, From his toes up to his head, He'll be dressed all in red when he comes! *** Tune: Jingle Bells C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S is here That's how we spell Christmas It's the best time of the year! C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S is here Oh what fun we'll have today With all our friends so near!

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*** We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas And a happy New Year. Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year! We want some figgy pudding We want some figgy pudding We want some figgy pudding Please bring it right here! Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year! We won't go until we get some We won't go until we get some We won't go until we get some So bring it out here! Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year! *** Deck the halls with bought of holly, Fa la la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to by jolly, Fa la la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

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*** Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart. *** Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow but have a cup of cheer Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street Say Hello to friends you know and everyone you meet. *** Tune:Jimmy Crack Corn Oh, ring those bells and turn around Ring those bells and turn around Ring those bells and turn around Christmas time is here! Ring those bells and stomp your feet Ring those bells and stomp your feet Ring those bells and stomp your feet Christmas time is here! Ring those bells and jump up high Ring those bells and jump up high Ring those bells and jump up high Christmas time is here!

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Giddy-up jingle horse pick up your feet Jingle around the clockMix and a-mingle in the jingling street That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell rock! *** (German)O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Bltter! (repeat) Du grnst nicht nur zur Sommerszeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Bltter! (Translation) O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Your leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Your leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here, But also when it's cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Your leaves are so unchanging! *** Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing too Come on, it's lovely weather 65

66 For a sleigh ride together with you Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling "Yoo Hoo" Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up let's goLet's look at the snow We're riding in a wonderland of snow Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it's grand Just holding your hand We're gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairy land ! Our cheeks are nice and rosy And comfy cozy are we We're snuggled up together like two Birds of a feather would be Let's take the road before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you. *** The Chipmunk Song: Christmas, Christmas time is near Time for toys and time for cheer We've been good, but we can't last Hurry Christmas, hurry fast Want a plane that loops the loop Me, I want a hula hoop We can hardly stand the wait Please Christmas, don't be late. *** I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, And children listen, To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, With every Christmas card I write. May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white.

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*** Tune: Ten Little Indians One bell, two bells, three Christmas bells. Four bells, five bells, six Christmas bells. Seven bells, eight bells, nine Christmas bells. Ten Christmas bells to ring. *** Tune: I'm A Little Teapot I'm a little pine tree- as you can see, All the other pine trees are bigger than me. Maybe when I grow up-then I'll be A great big merry Christmas tree! *** Tune: Where is Thumbkin" Where is Santa? Where is Santa? Here I am! Here I am! Merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho! Ho Ho Ho! *** Tune: The Muffin Man Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells, The Christmas bells, the Christmas bells? Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells That ring out loud & clear? Oh, can you see our Christmas tree, Our Christmas tree, our Christmas tree? Oh, can you see our Christmas tree? It fills the room with cheer. Oh, do you smell the gingerbread, The gingerbread, the gingerbread? Oh, do you smell the gingerbread? I'm glad Christmas is here. *** See all the presents by the Christmas tree. Some for you And some for me. 67

68 Long ones, Tall ones, Short ones, too. And here is a round one Wrapped in blue. Isn't it fun to look and see All the presents by the Christmas tree? *** Tune: Farmer in the Dell Christmas time is near. Christmas time is near. Merry Christmas everyone. Christmas time is near. Its time to trim the tree. Its time to trim the tree. Merry Christmas everyone. Its time to trim the tree. Its time to wrap the gifts. Its time to wrap the gifts. Merry Christmas Everyone. Its time to wrap the gifts. Its time to hang the stocking. Its time to hang the stocking. Merry Christmas everyone. Its time to hang the stocking. Santa will soon be here. Santa will soon be here. Merry Christmas everyone. Santa will soon be here.

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Halloween, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

Sung to: "Did You Ever See a Lassie?" Once I had a pumpkin, a pumpkin, a pumpkin, Oh, once I had a pumpkin, with no face at all. With no eyes and no nose, and no mouth and no teeth. Once I had a pumpkin with no face at all. So I made a jack-o-lantern, a jack-o-lantern, a jack-olantern, So I made a jack-o-lantern, with a big funny face. With big eyes and a big nose, and a big mouth with big teeth. So I made a jack-o-lantern with a big funny face.

Halloween is almost here and I can hardly wait. Halloween is almost here and I can hardly wait. When its time to trick-or-treat, well get lots of things to eat, Halloween is almost here and I can hardly wait.

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70 Fly, fly, fly little bats, Halloween is here! Crawl, crawl, crawl little spiders, Crawl, crawl, crawl little spiders, Crawl, crawl, crawl little spiders, Halloween is here! Stomp, stomp, stomp little monsters, Stomp, stomp, stomp little monsters, Stomp, stomp, stomp little monsters, Halloween is here! Creep, creep, creep little cats, Creep, creep, creep little cats, Creep, creep, creep little cats, Halloween is here! Dance, dance, dance little skeletons, Dance, dance, dance little skeletons, Dance, dance, dance little skeletons, Halloween is here! Float, float, float little ghosts, Float, float, float little ghosts, Float, float, float little ghosts, Halloween is here!

Five little pumpkins (One hand up) sitting on a gate. The first one said (Point to thumb) "My, it's getting late." The second one said, (Pointer finger) "There are witches in the air" The third one said, (Middle finger) "But we dont care" The forth one said, (Ring finger) "Well run and run and run" The fifth one said, (Little finger) "It's just Halloween fun." "So whooooo" went the wind And out went the light (Clap hands) And the five little pumpkins rolled out of site. (Roll arms) Sung to: "Jolly Old St. Nick " Jack-O-Lanterns all lit up Sitting in a row Just what makes them smile so much No one seems to know I have never heard them speak 70

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(Tune:Oscar Meyer Song) Oh I wish I was an orange Jack-O-Lantern, That is what I really want to be, For if I was an orange Jack-O-Lantern, Everyone would laugh and smile at me!

Pumpkin, pumpkin Sitting on a wall Pumpkin, pumpkin Tip and fall Pumpkin, pumpkin Rolling down the street Pumpkin, pumpkin Trick or Treat! I made a Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween night He has 3 crooked teeth but he won't bite He has 2 round eyes but cannot seeHe's a Jolly Jack-o-lantern as happy as can be!

You put your scary face in You put your scary face out You put your scary face in And you shake it all about You say "trick or treat" And you turn yourself around that's what it's all about

I am Jack o Happy, I am Jack o Sad. Now you see me sleepy, Now you see me mad! Here I am in pieces small, But in a pie I am best of all!

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72 I see a black bat looking at me. Black bat, black bat, what do you see? I see a green skeleton looking at me. I see a brown owl looking at me. Brown owl, brown owl, what do you see? I see a red mask looking at me. Red mask, red mask, what do you see? I see a black cat looking at me. Black cat, black cat, what do you see? I see a jack-o-lantern looking at me! Happy Halloween!

Its October and its time to have some fun. Yee-ha! Its October and its time to have some fun. Yee-ha! Pickin apples up so high For a fresh-baked apple pie. Its October and its time to have some fun. Yee-ha! Oh, its time to head out to the pumpkin patch. Yee-ha! Yes, its time to head out to the pumpkin patch. Yee-ha! To the patch to choose a pumpkin, Dressed up like a country bumpkin. Oh, its time to head out to the pumpkin patch. Yee-ha! We will all go trick-or-treatin Halloween. Yee-ha! We will all go trick-or-treatin Halloween. Yee-ha! Saying Boos! to those we meet, Getting lots of things to eat. We will all go trick-or-treatin Halloween, Yee-ha!

If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms. If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms. If you're a monster and you know it, then your arms will surely show it. If you're a monster and you know it, wave your arms. (Children can suggest other verses show your claws, gnash your teeth, stomp your feet.)

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Monster, monster, under the bed, You should go somewhere else instead! (Shake finger) Go, Monster, go! (Stamp feet slowly) Go, Monster, go! (Stamp feet faster) Go, Monster, go, go, go! (Stamp feet very fast)

If you want to be a monster, now's your chance. 'Cause everybody's doing the monster dance. You just stamp your feet, wave your arms around Stretch 'em up, stretch 'em up, Then put them on the ground. 'Cause you're doing the monster stomp, (Stomp feet) That's right! You're doing the monster stomp. (Stomp feet)

If I were a happy monster, I'd go ha! ha! ha! (Laugh) If I were a sad monster, I'd go boo, hoo, hoo. (Rub eyes) If I were a mad monster, I'd go stomp, stomp, stomp! (Stomp feet) If I were a scared monster, I'd go AAHH! AAHH! AAHH! (Scream) But I'm just me, you see, so I'll just dance, dance, dance!

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Valentine's Day, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

Make new friends, but keep the old One is silver and the others gold.

Will you meet a friend of mine? Friend of mine? Friend of mine? Will you meet a friend of mine? This is my friend _____________. (Fill in Name) The more we get together, together, together The more we get together, the happier will be. For your friends are my friends, And my friends are your friends, The more we get together, the happier will be.

Five Pretty Valentines waiting at the store. (Name) bought one and then there were four. Four pretty Valentines shaped like a "V" (name) bought one and then there were three. Three pretty Valentines said "I love you" (name) bought one then there were two. Two pretty Valentines, this was so much fun. (Name) Bought one and then there was one. One pretty Valentine sitting on the shelf. I felt sorry for it, so I bought it for myself!

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75 Because your my honey bee! (blow kisses) BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ! Valentine in a box, sits so still. (crouch down) Won't you come out? Yes, I will! (jump up)

It begins with a grin (smile) It turns to giggle (put both hands on mouth and giggle) You start to laugh (throw head back and laugh out loud) Your legs start to wiggle (put feet in the air and shake) You look all around for someone to hug (move eyes back and forth) What can you do (shrug shoulders) You've caught the love bug (hug another child or yourself) ACHOOO!

Love somebody, yes I do Love somebody, yes I do Love somebody, yes I do Love somebody, but I won't tell who! Jiggle like jelly, yes I will Jiggle like jelly, yes I will Jiggle like jelly, yes I will Jiggle like jelly, cause I can't sit still Climb a ladder, oh so high Climb a ladder, oh so high Climb a ladder, oh so high Climb a ladder, reach for the sky! Love somebody, yes I do Love Somebody, yes I do Kiss and a hug 'cause I love you!

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(Tune: I'm a Little Teapot) I'm a little valentine Red and white With ribbons and lace I'm a beautiful sight I can say, "I Love You" On Valentine's Day Just put me in an envelope , And give me away.

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Birds", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Sung to: "Oh, My Darling Clementine" Found a feather, found a feather, found a feather on the ground. Oh, I am so very lucky a feather to have found. Picked it up, picked it up, picked it up just like that, Picked up that pretty feather then I put it in my hat. Found a feather, found a feather, found a feather on the ground. Oh, I am so very lucky a feather to have found.

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Here is the bird feeder. Here, seeds and crumbs. Sprinkle them on and see what comes. One cardinal, one chickadee, one junco, one jay. Four of my bird friends are eating today.

Most of the birds have gone away On this cold, dark winter's day But here is one bird I can see Looking for something to eat Little bird, I'll feed you Till the cold, winter's through And all your friends come back to play On some bright and warm spring day

Bluebird, bluebird Through my window. Bluebird, bluebird Through my window. Bluebird, bluebird Through my window Oh, Johnny, I'm tired.

An ostrich has two long legs And can lay many large eggs She's the largest of all the birds And she can't fly. Isn't that absurd? A penguin, when he goes somewhere Will walk or swim; here's why: Although he has two bird-like wings He simply cannot fly!

This is the way we scratch for worms. This is the way we peck for our food. This is the way we sit on our eggs. This is the way we flap our wings. This is the way we fly away

Ten white seagulls just see them fly. Over the mountain, and up to the sky. Ten white seagulls crying aloud. Spread out their wings, and fly over a cloud. Ten white seagulls on a bright day. Pretty white seagulls, fly, fly away!

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Come pretty swan, Swimming over the lake. I've brought you some breadcrumbs, And small bits of cake. Take care, pretty swan! Swim, swim away! There's a great big crocodile coming this way. Snip, snap, go his jaws. He is terrifying to see. But he'll never catch you! And he'll never catch me!

The wise old owl Sat on an oak The more he saw The less he spoke The more he spoke The less he heard Why can't we all Be like that wise old bird? Five baby robins watch Daddy Robin soar One baby leaves the nest and now there are four Four baby robins, high up in a tree One flies to catch a worm and now there are three Three baby robins had nothing to do One tried his new found wings and then there were two Two baby robins frolicked in the sun Another robin chased a bug and then there was one One baby robin left all alone And this baby robin decided to stay home!

There's a little white duck, sitting in the water. A little white duck, doing what he ought a! He took a bite of the lily pad, Flapped his wings and he said, "I'm glad I'm a little white duck sitting in the water. Quack, quack, quack." There's a little green frog, swimming in the water. A little green frog, doing what he ought a! He jumped right off the lily pad, that the little duck bit and he said, "I'm glad I'm a little green frog swimming in the water. Glub, glub, glub.

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79 Who glides on wings o'er silent night? Who eats his dinner by late moonlight? It's a little hoot owl with his owl eyesight! Who-who, who-who, little hoot owl. Who-who, who-who, little hoot owl. Who-who, who-who, little hoot owl. It's a little hoot owl with his owl eyesight

Five little birds in a nest in a tree (hold up right hand) Are just hungry as can be "Peep", said baby bird number one (wiggle one finger) Mother bird promised she would come "Peep, Peep", said baby bird number two, If she doesn't come what will we do? "Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number three, I hope she can find this tree. "Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number four, She never was so late before. "Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number five, When will our mother bird arrive? Well, here she comes to feed her family (use left hand as mommy bird) They're all as happy as can be!

Sung To: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" Little bird, little bird, fly around, Up to the sky, down to the ground. Little bird, little bird, flap your wings. Open your beak and sweetly sing. Little bird, little bird, fly to your nest. Now it is time to take a rest.

Two little penguins sitting on the ice. (Hold up both index fingers) One bows once, the other bows twice. (Make index fingers bow) Waddle little penguins, waddle away. (Put fingers behind back) Come back penguins, time to play. (Bring fingers to the front) Six little penguins off an iceberg did dive, One bumped his beak, then there were five. 79

80 Five little penguins swam the ocean floor, One saw a whale, then there were four. Four little penguins spun around, whee-ee! One spun off, then there were three! Three little penguins, with nothing to do, One went fishing, then there were two. Two little penguins, having lots of fun, One fell off, then there was one. One little penguin, when the day was done, Went home to sleep, then there were none. (Chant: Military Sound off 1,2) I'm a penguin, black and white, I can't fly but that's all right. I've got feathers, that's not fur, And I lay eggs like other birds. I just swim to get my meals But I watch out for leopard seals. I'm from the south as you may know And now it time for me to go.

If I were a bird, Id sing a song And fly about the whole day long And when the night comes, go to rest, Up in my cozy little nest.

Circle Time

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Circle Time for young children.

Let's sit for a story (or circle) For story, for story Let's sit for story 80

81 Please come and sit with me (Name) is at story, at story, at story (Name) is at story; he came to sit with me

Sung to: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" Hush, ssh, quiet please, Let's all gather near. Find a friend and sit right down, Circle time is here.

Two feet together, then lift up one. Jump with the other, what have I done? I have made a hop! I will never stop! Hopping, hopping, hopping. Never ever stopping

Running, running, on the spot. Running, running, makes me hot. Running, running, nowhere to go. Where am I going? I don't know!

Quietly, quietly, not a sound. I'm listening and listening, as I look around. No sound as I nod, no sound as I clap, No sound as I tap my hands on my lap. LOUDLY, LOUDLY, STAMP AND CLAP! Stamp and clap, stamp and clap. LOUDLY, LOUDLY, STAMP AND CLAP! All that noise - well, listen to that!

Wriggle your fingers and wriggle your toes Nod your head and twitch your nose Now stand up, now sit down Roll your hands around and around Everyone's tired, so let's go to sleep Everyone's tired, not even a peep. Shhhhhh.

(Tune: Buffalo Gals) Hello everybody! And how are you? How are you? 81

82 How are you? Hello everybody! And how are you How are you today?

This is the way we pick up our toys, Pick up our toys, Pick up our toys... This is the way we pick up toys before we have our snack.

Zip a dee doo dah Zip a dee ay My oh my what a wonderful day Preschool is fun lots of learning and play Zip a dee doo dah Zip a dee ay It's time for me to go now But I be back on Monday It will be another fun day Zip a dee doo dah Zip a dee ay My oh my what a wonderful day Preschool is fun lots of learning and play Zip a dee doo dah Zip a dee ay

Hello, hello everybody Hello, hello everybody Hello, hello everybody So very glad to see you. Hola, hola, everybody Hola, hola, everybody Hola, hola, everybody So very glad to see you.(Spanish) Shalom, Shalom everybody Shalom, Shalom everybody Shalom, Shalom everybody So very glad to see you. (Hebrew) Bonjour, bonjour, everybody Bonjour, bonjour, everybody Bonjour, bonjour, everybody So very glad to see you. (French) 82

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Sung to: "Happy Days theme song" Sunday, Monday, Happy days, Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days, Thursday, Friday, Happy Days, Saturday-y-y, What a day-y-y, Grooving all week with you!!!! Oooooooooooooooo!!!!! (repeat)

Sung to: "Allouette" Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday the week has seven days (Hold up a combination of seven fingers on "seven days).

Sung to: "I Found a Peanut" There are 7 days, there are 7 days, there are 7 days in a week (CLAP on "week") Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday (put up 1 finger at a time when saying each day)

Sung to: "Addams Family" There's Sunday and there's Monday There's Tuesday and there's Wednesday There's Thursday and there's Friday And then there's Saturday! Days of the week (snap, snap) Days of the week (snap, snap) Days of the week, days of the week, days of the week (snap, snap)

We can jump, jump, jump We can hop, hop, hop We can clap, clap, clap, We can stop, stop, stop, We can stretch up both our arms, We can reach and touch our toes, We can bend our knees a little bit, And sit down slow. Two little hands go clap, clap, clap Two little feet go tap, tap, tap 83

84 Two little fists go thump, thump, thump, Two little legs go jump, jump, jump, One little body turns around, And everyone sits quietly down! Oh, it's time to wave goodbye to our friends, Yes, it's time to wave goodbye to our friends, Oh, it's time to wave goodbye, It's time to wave goodbye, Yes, it's time to wave goodbye to our friends. We'll hop hop hop like a bunny We'll run run run like a dog We'll walk walk walk like an elephant And jump jump jump like a frog We'll swim swim swim like a goldfish And fly fly fly like a bird We'll sit right down and fold our hands And not say a word. (Tune: Pop Goes the Weasel) All around the (insert where you are) room The children chased the bubbles. The children laughed and had such fun. Pop! go the bubbles! Pinkety, pinkety, thumb to thumb, (lace together fingers and tap thumbs) Wish a wish and it's sure to come (make a silent wish) If yours comes true, mine will too, Pinkety, pinkety, thumb to thumb. (lace together fingers and tap thumbs) Make a circle, make a circle, Draw it in the sky, Use your finger, use your finger, Make it round as a pie, Draw a square, draw a square, Make the lines so straight, Make a square, make a square, Draw a box in the air! Magic finger in the air (Spin finger above head) Magic finger in my hair (Twirl finger in hair) Magic finger on my hips (Place finger on hip) Magic finger on my lips 84

85 (Place finger on lips and become quiet) Dance your fingers up, dance your fingers down Dance your fingers to the side, dance them all around. Dance them on our shoulders, dance them on your head Dance them on your tummy, and put them all to bed Can you hop like a rabbit? Can you jump like a frog? Can you walk like a duck? Can you runlike a dog? Can you fly like a bird? Can you swim like a fish? And then can you be As still as this? (Tune:The Farmer in the Dell) We're glad you're here today We're glad you're here today, Give a cheer! We're glad you're here, We're glad you're here today! (Name)is here today ( Name)is here today Cheer! Cheer! (Name)is here! (Name)is here today! Wiggelty, piggelty, bumblebeeWho can say their name for me? (child says name) Let's all say it (name) Let's clap and say it (name) Let's whisper it (name) (Tune:Three Blind Mice) Orange, orange, orange, Orange, orange, orange, What is orange? What is orange? An orange, a cantaloupe, and a peach, A pumpkin, a goldfish, and cheddar cheese, The carrot that my little rabbit eats, They are orange.

Red, red, red Red, red, red What is red? What is red? Apples, cherries, stop signs- oh my Tomatoes to bake in a pizza pie, 85

86 Red is a color, and that is whyWe sing about red.

Put your red shape in the air Hold it high & leave it there. Put your red shape on your back Now please lay it in your lap. Hold your red shape in your hand Now everyone please stand. Wave your red shape at the door Now please lay it on the floor. Hold your red shape and jump, jump, jump. Throw your red shape way, way up! (change red to other colors and repeat)

(Tune:Frere Jacques) This is a square, this is a square, How can you tell? How can you tell? It has four sides, All the same size. It's a square, it's a square. This is a circle, this is a circle. How can you tell? How can you tell? It goes round and round, No end can be found. It's a circle, it's a circle. This is a triangle, this is a triangle. How can you tell? How can you tell? It only has three sides, That join to make three points. It's a triangle, it's a triangle. This is a rectangle, this is a rectangle. How can you tell? How can you tell? It has two short sides And it has two long sides. It's a rectangle, it's a rectangle.

Traditional
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Here is a collection of the words for some Traditional songs and rhymes, from various cultures, that co-ordinate with early childhood themes, and have stood the test of time. They can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he, Laugh kookaburra, laugh kookaburra Gay your life must be. Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, Eating all the gumdrops (gum nuts) he can see, Stop kookaburra, stop kookaburra, Leave some there for me.

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched And waited 'til his billy boiled "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me." Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me And he sang as he watched And waited 'til his billy boiled, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me."

Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya! Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya! 87

88 Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya! Oh, Lord! Kumbaya! Hear me crying, Lord, Kumbaya! Hear me crying, Lord, Kumbaya! Hear me crying, Lord, Kumbaya! Oh, Lord! Kumbaya! Hear me singing, Lord, Kumbaya! Hear me singing, Lord, Kumbaya! Hear me singing, Lord, Kumbaya! Oh, Lord! Kumbaya!

You get a line and I'll get a pole honey. You get a line and I'll get a pole babe. You get a line and I'll get a pole and we'll go down to the crawdad hole, Honey, baby mine.

Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer due. I'm half crazy, all for the love of you. It won't be a stylish marriage. I can't afford a carriage. But you'll look sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle built for two.

Four little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mother Duck said "Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack" But only three little ducks came back Three little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mother Duck said "Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack" But only two little ducks came back Two little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away Mother Duck said "Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack" But only one little duck came back

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Oh, I went down South For to see my Sal Sing Polly wolly doodle all the day My Sal, she is A spunky gal Sing Polly wolly doodle all the day Fare thee well, Fare thee well, Fare thee well my fairy fay For I'm going to Louisiana For to see my Susiannah Sing Polly wolly doodle all the day

This land is your land, This land is my land, From California, to the New York Island From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, This land was made for you and me.

She'll be coming round the mountain When she comes She'll be coming round the mountain When she comes She'll be coming round the mountain, She'll be coming round the mountain, She'll be coming round the mountain When she comes

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90 Shoo, fly, don't bother me For I belong to somebody I feel, I feel, I feel, I feel like a morning star, I feel, I feel, I feel, I feel like a morning star.

Yankee Doodle came to town, Riding on a pony; He stuck a feather in his cap, And called it macaroni.

(Twinkle Twinkle) Estrellita, donde ests? Me pregunto que sers. En el cielo y en el mar, Un diamante de verdad. Estrellita, donde ests? Me pregunto que sers....

Uno, dos, tres amigos, Cuatro, cinco seis amigos Siete, ocho, nueve amigos Diez amigos son!

London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down, London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady. Build it up with wood and clay, Wood and clay, wood and clay; Build it up with wood and clay, My fair lady.

Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks I don't care if I ever get back, 'Cause it's root, root, root 90

91 For the home team. If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes You're out At the old ball game.

I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back.

Chorus: Val-deri,Val-dera, Val-deri, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-deri,Val-dera. My knapsack on my back.

This old man, he played one, He played nick-nack on my drum, With a nick-nack paddy whack give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played two, He played nick-nack on my shoe, With a nick-nack paddy whack give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

Alligator pie, alligator pie. If I don't get some, I think I'm gonna cry (pretend to cry) You can take away the grass, (wiggle fingers like grass blowing) Take away the sky,(hands over head) But don't take away My alligator pie. Alligator Stew, Alligator Stew If I dont get some, I dont know what Ill do Take away my furry hat, take away my sho But dont take away my Alligator Stew 91

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Alligator Soup, Alligator Soup If I dont get some I think Im gonna droop Take away my soccer ball and my hula hoop But dont take away my Alligator Soup

There was a man lived in the moon, lived in the moon, lived in the moon, There was a man lived in the moon, And his name was Aiken Drum. And he played upon a ladle, a ladle, a ladle, And he played upon a ladle, And his name was Aiken Drum. And his hat was made of cream cheese, Cream cheese, cream cheese, And his hat was made of cream cheese, And his name was Aiken Drum.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear, how much I love you So please don't take my sunshine away.

Frre Jacques, Frre Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines. Sonnez les matines. Din, din, don. Din, din, don.

Alouette, gentille Alouette Alouette je te plumerai Alouette, gentille Alouette Alouette je te plumerai Je te plumerai la tte Je te plumerai la tte Et la tte, et la tte Alouette, Alouette O-o-o-o-oh 92

93 Alouette, gentille Alouette Alouette je te plumerai

Bruder Jakob, Bruder Jakob Schlfst du noch? Schlfst du noch? Hrst du nicht die Glocke Hrst du nicht die Glocke Bim bam bum, bim bam bum.

Mein Hut, der hat drei Ecken, Drei Ecken hat mein Hut, Und htt er nicht drei Ecken, So wr es nicht mein Hut.

I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas I like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-nays I like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-nays I like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and bee-nee-nees I like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and bee-nee-nees I like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and by-ny-nys I like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and by-ny-nys I like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and bo-no-nos I like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and bo-no-nos I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos

Had a little rooster by the barnyard gate, That little rooster was my playmate, That little rooster went cock-a-doodle-doo, Dee-doodle-dee, doodle-dee, doodle-dee-doo. 93

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Had a little cat by the barnyard gate, That little cat was my playmate, That little cat went meow, meow, meow That little rooster went cock-a-doodle-doo, Dee-doodle-dee, doodle-dee, doodle-dee-doo.

He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands.

If all the raindrops Were lemon drops and gumdrops Oh, what a rain that would be! Standing outside, with my mouth open wide Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah If all the raindrops Were lemon drops and gumdrops Oh, what a rain that would be! If all the snowflakes Were candy bars and milkshakes Oh, what a snow that would be! Standing outside, with my mouth open wide Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah If all the snowflakes Were candy bars and milkshakes Oh, what a snow that would be!

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra, hush now, don't you cry! Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra, that's an Irish lullaby.

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt His name is my name, too! Whenever we go out, The people always shout There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt! Da da da da da da da

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Three little kittens, lost their mittens, And they began to cry, "Oh mother dear, we sadly fear, our mittens we have lost!" "What! Lost your mittens? You naughty kittens! Then you shall have no pie." "Meow, meow, now we shall have no pie! The three little kittens found their mittens, And they began to cry, "Oh, mother dear, see here, see here! Our mittens we have found." "What! Found your mittens? You good little kittens. Then you shall have some pie." "Purr, purr, now we shall have some pie!

Here we go looby loo Here we go looby light Here we go looby loo All on a Saturday night You put your right hand in You take your right hand out You give your hand a shake, shake, shake And turn yourself about

Skinamarink a dink a dink, Skinamarink a doo, I love you. Skinamarink a dink, a dink, Skinamarink a doo, I love you. I love you in the morning, And in the afternoon, I love you in the evening, And underneath the moon, Oh, skinamarink a dink a dink, Skinamarink a doo, I love you!

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Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Please shine down on me Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Hiding behind a tree... These little children Are asking you To please come out So we can play with you Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun, Please shine down on, wont you shine down on, please shine down on me-ee-ee!

Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow, Back to my home, I dare not go. For if I do, my mother will say: Did you ever see a goose kissing a moose Down by the bay! Did you ever see a whale with a polka-dotted tail Did you ever see a fly, wearing a tie Did you ever see a bear combing his hair Did you ever see llamas, wearing their pajamas Did you ever have a time, when you couldn't make a rhyme

It isn't any trouble Just to S-M-I-L-E It isn't any trouble Just to S-M-I-L-E So smile when you're in trouble, It will vanish like a bubble If you'll only take the trouble to smile

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97 In the store, in the store, There were ants, ants in little tartan pants n the quartermaster's store. (Chorus) My eyes are dim, I cannot see, I have not brought my specs with me, I - have - not - brought - my - specs - with - me.

A ram sam sam (hit one fist on top of another) A ram sam sam Goolie goolie goolie (Roll hands) and a ram sam sam (Hit fists again) A ra-ffy A ra-ffy (Lift arms) Goolie goolie goolie (Roll hands again) and a RAM SAM SAM! (Hit fists again) Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha Ging gang goo, ging gang goo, Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli watcha Ging gang goo, ging gang goo. Heyla, oh heyla sheyla Heyla sheyla, sheyla, oh-o-o Heyla, oh heyla sheyla Oh heyla sheyla, heyla, oh! Shalla-wallee, shalla-wallee, shalla-wallee, shalla-wallee Oompah, oompah, oompah oompah.... I said a boom chica boom! (echo) I said a boom chica boom! (echo) I said a boom chica rocka chica rocka chica BOOM! (echo) U-HUH (echo) OH-YEAH (echo) One more time; ONE MORE TIME!

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98 One flew east, And one flew west, And one flew over the cuckoo's nest.

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... I've always wanted to have a neighbor just like you. I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you. So, let's make the most of this beautiful day. Since we're together we might as well say: Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor? Won't you please, Won't you please? Please won't you be my neighbor? (Fred Rogers)

It's such a good feeling to know you're alive. It's such a happy feeling: You're growing inside. And when you wake up ready to say, "I think I'll make a snappy new day." It's such a good feeling, a very good feeling, The feeling you know that we're friends (Fred Rogers)

'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free, 'Tis a gift to come down to where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

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Community

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Community Helpers, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

9-1-1, 9-1-1, Help's on the way, help's on the way. If I need help, I know what to do, I can call the police and the firehouse, too, It makes me feel safe to know what to do. Dial 9-1-1.

Sung to: "Down by the Station" Down at the firehouse Early in the morning, You can see our clothes Hanging in a row. When there is a fire, We can dress real fast. Boots, jackets, hats, gloves, Off we go!

This little firefighter rings the bell, This little firefighter holds the hose so well, This little firefighter slides down the pole, This little firefighter chops a hole, This little firefighter climbs higher and higher, And all the firefighters put out the fire. 99

100 Five police officers standing by a door, One became a traffic cop Then there were four. Four police officers watching over me. One took home a lost boy, and then there were three Three police officers dressed all in blue; One stopped a speeding car, And then there were two. Two police officers - how fast they can run! One caught a robber, And then there was one. One police officer saw smoke faraway. He/she called the firehouse, And the firefighters came right away!

Sung to: "Are you sleeping?" What is my job? What is my job? Can you guess? Can you guess? I help people get well. I help people get well. Who am I? Who am I? Other verses: I can fix the water pipes.I deliver letters. I make tasty meals for you. I keep your pets healthy. I can teach you new things. I can help if you get lost. Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood, In your neighborhood, in your neighborhood? Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood The people that you meet each day? Oh, the mail deliverer always brings the mail Through rain or snow or sleet or hail. S/he'll work, and work the whole day through To get your letters safe to you. Oh, the firefighter is brave it's said His/her engine shiny red. If there's a fire about, Well, s/he'll be sure to put it out.

If I were a baker (pretend to put on a hat and apron) What would I do? Bake lots of cookies (make a circle with thumb and forefinger) For me and you. (point to self and a friend)

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Johnny works with one hammer, (one hand) One hammer, one hammer, Johnny works with one hammer, All day long. Two...Three...Four...Five hammers (other hand, one foot, other foot, head) Johnny is getting tired now.... (slow down and fall asleep) Johnny is waking up again....

First the farmer sows his/her seeds. (Imitate planting seeds.) Then s/he stands and takes his/her ease. (Stand with hands on hips.) S/he stamps his/her foot. (Stamp foot.) And claps his/her hands. (Clap hands.) And turns around to view his/her lands. (Stand and clap the rhythm) Oats and beans and barley grow (twice) Do you or I or anyone know How oats and beans and barley grow?

I've been working' on the railroad All the livelong day. I've been working' on the railroad Just to pass the time away. Don't you hear the whistle blowing? Rise up so early in the morn. Don't you hear the Captain shouting: 101

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Pat a cake, pat a cake, Pizza Man. Make me a pizza as fast as you can! Roll it and toss it and sprinkle it with cheese. And don't forget 5 pepperonis, please!!

I'm think I'm going to sneeze (ha-chew) I'm think I'm going to sneeze (ha-chew) If you sneeze, use a tissue please! Ha-chew, ha-chew, ha-chew!

(Tune:Oscar Meyer song) Oh, I wish that I could be in the Olympics, I wish that I could skate and have some fun. For if I could skate in the Olympics, 'm sure that I'd be number one! Oh, I wish that I could be in the Olympics, I wish that I could ski and have some fun. For if I could ski in the Olympics, I'm sure that I'd be number one! Oh, I wish that I could be in the Olympics, I wish that I could paly hockey and have some fun. For if I could play hockey in the Olympics, I'm sure that I'd be number one!

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme "Space", and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

Sung to: "One little, Two little, Three little Indians" One little two little three little planets Four little five little six little planets Seven little eight little nine little planets Orbiting the sun. Mercury Venus and the Earth Mars Jupiter and Saturn Uranus Neptune and Pluto Orbiting the sun.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, I know what you really are: Giant ball of glowing gas, one of billions in a mass! Twinkle, twinkle, little star, oh, how big you really are! Twinkle, twinkle, giant star, larger than the Earth by far! Since your distance is a lot, you look like a tiny dot. Twinkle, twinkle, giant star, very bright, yet very far! Stars are twinkling, every one, some are bigger than the sun! Just a twinkle in the sky, just because youre oh, so high! Twinkle, twinkle, little star, oh how big you really are.

The tiny stars you see at night Are like our sun, so warm and bright But far away, they look so small They barely give us light at all.

Sung to: "Where have you been Billy Boy?" Tell me, where have you been, astronaut, astronaut? Tell me, where have you been in your rocket? I have landed on the moon, and I may return there soon With a space station that will help me dock it! Tell me, what did you do, astronaut, astronaut? Tell me, what did you do in your rocket? I took pictures of the stars And the craters found on Mars, And I brought home some moon rocks In my pocket! Put on your spacesuit. We're going to the Moon. Climb aboard your rocket ship. We're going to blast off soon. Put on your helmet. Strap yourself in tight.

Check your controls and instruments. Get ready for the flight. Time for your journey. The countdown has begun. Here we go, Get ready, Get set! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

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(If you're happy and you know it) Outer space is where I really like to go, I ride inside a spaceship, don't you know? I like to travel near the stars, Wave to Jupiter and Mars, Outer space is where I really like to go. Zoom, zoom, zoom I'm going to the moon If you want to take the trip, Climb aboard my rocket ship (pretend to climb imaginary ladder) Zoom, zoom, zoom I'm going to the moon! Bend and stretch, reach for the stars There goes Jupiter, here comes Mars Bend and stretch and reach for the sky Stand on tip-e-toe, oh! so high!

Ocean

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Oceans, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool Swam two little fishies & a mama fishie too. "Swim," said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can." And they swam & they swam all over the dam. Boop Boop Dittem Dattem What-tem Chu! Boop Boop Dittem Dattem What-tem Chu! Boop Boop Dittem Dattem What-tem Chu! And they swam & they swam all over the dam.

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105 Five cranky crabs were digging on the shore. One swam into a net and then there were four. Four cranky crabs were floating in the sea. One got tangled up in seaweed then there were three. Three Cranky crabs were wondering what to do. One dug a deep, deep hole. Then there were two. Two cranky crabs were warming in the sun. One got scooped up in a cup. Then there was one. One cranky crab was smarter than his friends. He hid between the jagged rocks. That's how the story ends.

Sung to: "Adam's Family Theme" When they get into the notion They jump out of the ocean With tail fluke locomotion, The Dolphin family Swim in the sea, eee eee Swim in the sea, eee eee Swim in the sea Live in a pod Swim in the sea, eee eee I bet you didn't suppose Their blow hole was their nose And in and out the air goes The Dolphin family Swim in the sea, eee eee Swim in the sea, eee eee Swim in the sea, Live in a pod Swim in the sea, eee eee

Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" Sticky, sticky little starfish, How I wonder what you are, Beneath the sea so cool and blue Can you see me as I see you? Sticky, sticky little starfish 105

106 Beneath the sea so cool and blue

Sung to: "I've Been Working on the Railroad" I went swimming in the ocean On a summer day. I went swimming in the ocean And kicked, and splashed and played. After lunch we looked for seashells I found three or four You can hold one up to your ear, And hear the ocean roar. You can hear the ocean roar, Hear the ocean roar Hear the ocean roar roar roar, Hear the ocean roar, roar, roar. And hear the ocean roar.

Once I saw an octopus In the deep blue sea. (Point downward) I called, "Mr. Octopus, Won't you swim with me?" (Cup hands around mouth) Then out came his tentacles, So very long and straight, (extend eight fingers.) One and two and three and four, Five and six and seven and eight. (Count on fingers.)

Three little fish, three little fish See how they swim, see how they swim Round and Round and fast they go Now they are going very slow Three little fish, three little fish

Sung to: "I'm a little teapot" I'm a humpback whale, I'm very strong. I leap about And sing a song. 106

107 I like to eat my fill In the Northern Sea. But in the winter, South I flee. I am a beluga, I'm all white. From head to tail I'm quite a sight. You can hear me singing Way up north, Playing and swimming Back and forth. I'm a mighty orca Black and white. In the sea I'm a beautiful sight. I'm not very big, But I am sleek. I hunt for my food Cause I have teeth.

Sung to: "Doo-wa diddy diddy" There I was just swimming in the sea Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy dee All the sudden there's a dolphin next to me Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy dee

She swam fast, (she swam fast) She dove deep (she dove deep) She swam fast she dove deep Hey this dolphin's pretty neat!! Dolphin-swimming Crab-pinching Whale - breaching Shark- swimming

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108 Four little sea creatures Living in the sea, The octopus crept away Now there are three. Three little sea creatures Wondering what to do; "Good-bye," said the starfish Now there are two. Two little sea creatures Not having much fun; Off swam the sea horse Now there is one. One little hermit crab Sad and all alone, Back came the starfish, Back came the sea horse, Back came the octopus, Back came the lobster, Then all five went home.

Five little seashells sleeping on the shore, (5 fingers) Swish! went a big wave, and then there were four. Four little seashells quiet as can be Swish! went a big wave, and then there were three. Three little seashells pearly and new Swish! went a big wave, and then there were two. Two little seashells having great fun Swish! went a big wave, and then there was one. One little seashell lying in the sun Swish! went a big wave, and then there were none. Five little seashells gone out to sea, Wait until morning and they'll come back to me.

One day, a little shell washed up Out of the waves at sea. I held the shell up to my ear, And I heard it sing to me. Sh -- sh -- sh -- sh! A little shell washed up one day, And lay upon the sand. It sang a song about the sea, As I held it in my hand. Sh -- sh -- sh -- sh!

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109 (hold fist to ear) Tightly to my ear. Shh! It's telling me a secret (Other hand holds finger to lips), That only I can hear!

One, two, three, four, five I caught a fish alive. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, I let it go again. Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so. Which finger did it bite? The little finger on the right. (Chant and action rhyme) Let's make the motion of the ocean! Jiggle like a jelly fish Creep like a sea snail Soar like an eagle Wiggle like an eel Float like a sea otter Bark like a seal Walk forward, backward, and sideways like a crab. The fish in the sea go swim, swim, swim swim, swim, swim, swim, swim, swim The fish in the sea go swim, swim, swim In the deep blue sea. The lobsters in the sea go pinch, pinch, pinch The octopus in the sea go wiggle, wiggle, wiggle

Family and Home

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Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood theme Families and Homes, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten children.

Hush little baby, don't say a word Papa's going to buy you a mockingbird. If that mocking bird won't sing, Papa's going to buy you a diamond ring If that diamond ring turns brass, Papa's going to buy you a looking glass. If that looking glass gets broke, Papa's going to buy you a Billy goat If that Billy goat won't pull, Papa's going to buy you a cart and bull If that cart and bull turn over, Papa's going to buy you a dog named Rover If that dog named Rover won't bark, Papa's going to buy you a horse and cart If that horse and cart falls down, You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

There were 5 in the bed And the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out There were 4 in the bed And the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." Count down to 1. And the little one said, "Good Night!"

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111 To Grandma's House we go. The car knows the way To go today To Grandma's house. Hoo-ray ay! Over the river and through the woods To Grandma's house we go. To play with the toys And make lots of noise And give Grandma a hug!

If Grandmothers ruled the world, There would be more thoughtfulness And goodness, and places to play, More gardens and neighbors, More quiet than busy, More sharing, more laughter, More presents just because, And enough hugs to make everyone Feel loved and special. Grandma, I love you, And you'll always have A very special place In my heart.

(Tune of Take me out to the ballgame) Let's go see our grandparents, Take us there for a while. Mommy and Daddy both need a break. We'll play games and we'll stay up real late! Oh, we want to thank our grandparents For all the things that they do, So it's time.. to.. say you're the best And that we love you!

Let's clap our hands for Grandma, for Grandma, for Grandma, Let's clap our hands for grandma, Let's clap them this way. Clap this way and that way, Clap this way and that way, Let's clap our hands for Grandma Let's clap them this way. Make up additional actions for verses.

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112 These are grandmothers glasses (makes circles around eyes with fingers) This is grandmother's hat. (use both hands and cup on head) This is the way she folds her hands, (fold hands) And puts them on her lap. (Put hands in lap) These are Grandpa's glasses This is Grandpa's hat Here's the way he folds his arms And THAT IS THAT!

Some families are large, (spread arms out wide) Some families are small (bring arms close together) But I love my family (cross arms over chest) best of all!

With our hands, We made this quilt, We each made a special part, To show you that the friendship we share, Warms each and every heart!

Sung to: "Jingle bells" D-A-D, D-A-D, Dad is my best friend. We play games, we go the park, The fun just never ends! D-A-D, D-A-D, I love to hold your hand. It feels so good, it feels so safe, You're the best dad in this land!

Sung to: "Bingo" I have a very special friend And Daddy is his name-o. D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y, And Daddy is his name-o Sung to: "Bingo" I have a very special friend And Mommy is her name-o. M-O-M-M-Y, M-O-M-M-Y, M-O-M-M-Y, And Mommy is her name-o 112

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Sung to: "Pop Goes the weasel" Daddy, heres a hug for you, And lots of kisses too. (Hug self, then blow kisses.) Each hug and kiss you get today Says that I love you! (Continue hugging and blowing kisses)

Sung to: "Twinkle, twinkle little star" Sometimes, Mom says, "Don't do this," Sometimes, Mom says, "Don't do that," She still loves me, that I know. Why? Because she tells me so. Sometimes, Mom says, "Let's do this!" Sometimes, Mom says, "Kiss, kiss, kiss!"

Sung to: "The Muffin Man" Mommy, it's your special day, And it's time for me to say I'm glad for all the things you do. Thank you, Mommy, I love you!

Sung to: Oscar Meyer song Oh, my mother has a special name. Its M-O-M-M-Y! My mother has a special name. Its M-O-M-M-Y! Oh, I love to hug her every day. And when I kiss her, I will say, Mommy, mommy, I love you! I L-O-V-E Y-O-U!

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114 I want to tell you, I really love you! When I'm with you, I am so glad!

Here is a nest for a robin. Here is a hive for a bee. Here is a hole for the rabbit; And here is a house for me!

Where should I live? In a castle with towers and a moat? Or on a river in a houseboat? A winter igloo made of ice may be just the thing But what would happen when it turned to spring? I like tall apartments and houses made of stone. But I'd also like to live in a blue mobile home. A cave or a cabin in the woods would give me lots of space But I guess my home is the best place!

I am going camping. Time to pack My tent, my sleeping bag, And a snack.

I'll sit by the campfire (warm hands over fire.) Its glow so bright. (wiggle fingers for fire.) Then snooze in my tent (Pretend to snore.) Til the morning light! (Open eyes wide, forming sun over head.)

We sat around the campfire On a chilly night Telling spooky stories In the pale moonlight Then we added some more logs, To make the fire bright, And sang some favorite camp songs Together with all our might. And when the fire flickered And embers began to form. We snuggled in our sleeping bags 114

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Teddies and Toys

Here is a collection of the words for some songs and rhymes that co-ordinate with the popular early childhood themes Teddies and Toys, and can be used when planning activities and curriculum for young children.

If you go down to the woods today You're sure of a big surprise If you go down to the woods today You better go in disguise For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic Picnic time for Teddy Bears The little Teddy Bears are having a lovely time today Watch them, catch them unawares And see them picnic on their holiday. See them gaily gad about They love to play and shout. They never have any care; At six o'clock their Mummies and Daddies, Will take them home to bed, Because they're tired little Teddy Bears.

Teddy bear, teddy bear, Turn around, Teddy bear, teddy bear, Touch the ground. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Dance on your toes, Teddy bear, teddy bear. Touch your nose. Teddy bear, teddy bear, 115

116 Stand on your head, Teddy bear, teddy bear, Go to bed. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Say goodnight, Teddy bear, teddy bear, Turn out the light. Teddy bear, teddy bear, Wake up now, Teddy bear, teddy bear, Take a bow.

The bear went over the mountain, The bear went over the mountain, The bear went over the mountain, To see what he could see To see what he could see, To see what he could see The other side of the mountain, The other side of the mountain, The other side of the mountain, Was all that he could see Was all that he could see, Was all that he could see, The other side of the mountain, Was all that he could see!

Deep in the hundred acre wood Where Christopher Robin plays You'll find the enchanted neighborhood Of Christopher's childhood days A donkey named Eeyore is his friend and Kanga and little Roo There's Rabbit and Piglet and there's Owl, but most of all Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff He's Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh Willy nilly silly old bear (Disney)

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117 A field: Can't go around it, Can't go under it, Can't go over it Got to go through it (rub hands together) A lake (swimming motion) A mud puddle (cup hands together, suction sound) A tree (climbing motion) A cave (reaching out in the dark) What's this? I feel something... It has a nose eyes ears fur It's a bear! RUN!!! Run away through actions backward Out of the cave; a tree; a mud puddle; a lake; a field Whew! Were home! Im not afraid!

Sung to: "You Are My Sunshine" You are my teddy bear My only teddy bear You make me smile dear You are my friend You'll never know dear How much I like you I'm so glad you're my Teddy Bear today.

(Chant rhythmically) A-B- CDE I lost my teddy, poor me. F-G- HIJ Maybe someone put him away. K-L- MNO I wonder how far my teddy could go. P-Q- RST Isn't there someone who'll help me? U-V- WXY I think I'll sit right here and cry! 117

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I'm a floppy, floppy rag doll (arms fall limp) Dropping in my chair. My head just rolls (turn head from side to side) From side to side My arms fall through the air (drop arms limply) I had a little balloon (make circle with hands) That I hugged tight to me (hug self tight) There was a great big BANG! (clap hands loudly) No more balloon for me! But if I had this many more (hold up five fingers) I wouldn't hold them tight (shake head) I'd just hold the strings And fly them like a kite.

Here is a big round bouncy ball I bounce it 1,2,3. Here is a ball for throwing. I can catch it, Watch and see. Here is a ball for rolling. Please roll it back to me. Bouncing, throwing, rolling balls; Let's count them: 1,2,3.

A little ball (clasp hands) A bigger ball (hands apart) A great big ball I see (big arc) Now let's count the balls ONE TWO THREE

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Puppet clown, puppet clown Moving up and down and around, Puppet clown, puppet clown, You do make such silly sounds, Puppet clown, puppet clown, How you shake and dance and wiggle! Puppet clown, puppet clown How you make me laugh and giggle!

Farm Animals

Sung to: "Wheels on the bus" The cow in barn goes moo, moo, moo, Moo, moo, moo. Moo, moo, moo, (repeat) All around the farm. The pig in the pen goes oink, oink, oink,........... The hens in the coop go cluck.......... The lambs on the hill go baa... The ducks on the pond go quack...

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Down on Grandpa's farm there is a little brown dog. This dog sounds a lot like this: Arff! Arff! This dog sounds a lot like this: Arff! Arff! We're on our way; we're on our way, on our way to Grandpa's farm. We're on our way; we're on our way, on our way to Grandpa's farm. (Sing about other animals)

Sung to: "Five Little Ducks Went Out To Play" Five little pigs rolled in the mud Squishy, squashy, felt so good. The farmer took one piggy out. "Oink, Oink, oink," the pig did shout! Continue with four, three, etc.

No little pigs rolled in the mud. They all looked so clean and good. The farmer turned his back and then, Those pigs rolled in the mud again.

Said the first little chicken with a strange little squirm, "I wish I could find A fat little worm." Said the second little chicken, with an odd little shrug, "I wish I could find A fat little bug." 120

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Said the third little chicken' With a sharp little squeal, "I wish I could find Some nice Yellow corn meal." Said the fourth little chicken with a sigh of grief, "I wish I could find A little green leaf." Said the fifth little chicken, With a faint little moan, "I wish I could find A wee gravel stone." "Now see here, said the mother, From the green garden patch, "If you want any breakfast, Just come her and scratch!"

Five eggs and five eggs Are underneath a hen. Five eggs and five eggs, And that makes ten. The hen keeps the eggs warm for three long weeks. Snap go the shells with tiny little beaks. Crack, crack the shells go. The chickies everyone Fluff out their feathers In the warm spring sun.

(Tune of Polly Wolly Doodle) Oh, a turkey mom and a turkey tom Go gobble, gobble, gobble all day, When the moon goes down And the sun comes around, They gobble, gobble, gobble all the day. Chorus: Arm in arm, on the farm, As they strut their merry way, Oh a turkey mom, and a turkey tom Go gobble, gobble, gobble all the day. Ah, they love to be with their family And gobble, gobble, gobble all the day, And they say hello to the folks they know And gobble, gobble, gobble all the day.

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Six little ducks that I once knew, Fat ones, skinny ones, fair ones too But the one little duck with the feathers on his back He led the other with a quack quack quack Quack quack quack Quack quack quack He led the others with a quack quack quack Down to the river they would go Wibble wobble wibble wobble to and fro But the one little duck with the feathers on his back He led the other with a quack quack quack Quack quack quack Quack quack quack He led the others with a quack quack quack

All the little ducklings, Line up in a row. Quack, quack, quack, (clap three times) And away they go. They follow their mother, (put hands behind like a tail) Waddling to and fro. (waddle) Quack, quack, quack (clap three times) And away they go.

Sung to: "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" Take me out to the barnyard Take me out there right now Show me the cows, pigs and horses too. I hear an oink and a neigh and a moo There are chickens laying their eggs If they don't lay, it's a shame Oh, it's one, two, three eggs today, And I'm glad I came.

Down on Grandpa's farm there is a little brown dog.

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123 Sung to: "Down By The Station" Over in the barnyard Early in the morning, See the yellow chickens Standing in a row. See the busy farmer Giving them breakfast. Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep. Off they go. Substitute other farm animals.

Sung to: "Daisy, Daisy" Tractors, tractors, tractors help farmers work. They pull plows that break up the clumps of dirt. The farmer can work much faster Because he has a tractor. There's lots to do the whole year through. Tractors help farmers do the work.

Sung to: "I'm a little Teapot" I'm a little piggy Short and stout Here are my ears Here is my snout When I see the Farmer in my pen, I oink, oink, oink and wiggle my tail.

(Gallop around) Galloping, galloping, galloping, How fast my pony can go, When he's tired we'll come home, Slow, slow, slow... I had a little rooster by the old barn gate And that little rooster was my playmate And that little rooster went cock-a-doodle-do Dee-doodley-doodley-doodley-do (substitute other animals)

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The farmer sows his seeds, the farmer sows his seeds, Hi-ho, the derry-o, the farmer sows his seeds. The wind begins to blow... The rain begins to fall... The sun begins to shine... The seeds begin to grow... The plants grow big and tall... The farmer cuts his corn... He puts it in his barns... And now the harvest is in...

This is the meadow where every day Many farm animals come to play. Here is the food that the farmer brings. Hay and oats, and other good things. Here is the great big watering trough. They take a big drink and then scamper off. Here are the shears that shear the sheep. Here is the wool that the farmer will keep. Here is the barn where they all unite To rest themselves and sleep all night

One dog Two cats Three goats Four bats Five hens Six cows Seven geese Eight sows Nine sheep Ten lambs And hidden away where nobody sees Are one hundred and fifty bees!

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125 Ready to hatch, Pecking at my shell, (Pecking motion) Scratch, scratch, scratch! When I crack it open, Out I'll creep, (move warily out of shell) Fluff my feathers, Cheep! Cheep! Cheep!

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