RHYMES and SONGS

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RHYMES and SONGS

Arranged by their first lines Compiled by Tess Prendergast Acka backa soda cracker Acka backa boo Acka backa soda cracker Up goes you! Acka backa soda cracker Acka backa boo Acka backa soda cracker I love you!

Apple me dapple me (by Robert Heidbreder) Apple me dapple me on my feet Down a dapple sauce apples sauce street Apple me dapple me on my knees Over the dapple juice apple juice seas Apple me dapple me on my head Home to a dapple pie apple pie bed!

Ah Rum Sum Sum Ah rum sum sum Gullie gullie gullie gullie gullie rum sum sum Ah ravvi! Ah ravvi! Gullie gullie gullie gullie gullie rum sum sum Ah ravvi! Ah ravvi! Gullie gullie gullie gullie gullie rum sum sum

Arms apart arms together arms apart boo! Arms apart arms together I love you! One potato, two potato, three potato Boo! Four potato, five potato, I love you!

As I was walking down the street Down the street, down the street A nice new friend I chanced to meet Hi ho Hi ho Hi ho! A rig-a-jig jig and away we go Away we go away we go A rig-a-jig jig and away we go Hi ho Hi ho Hi ho!

Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes sir yes sir three bags full One for the master and One for the dame and One for the little boy Who lives down the lane?

Babies are born in the circle of the sun Circle of the sun on the birthing day Babies are born in the circle of the sun Circle of the sun on the birthing day Clouds to the north, clouds to the south Wind and rain to the east and the west Babies are born in the circle of the sun Circle of the sun on the birthing day (Repeat with other things babies do: babies learn to smile, babies learn to talk etc)

Babushka Bayu / Armenian Lullaby mix Go to sleep my darling baby babushka bayu See the moon is shining on you babushka bayu I will tell you many stories if you close your eyes Go to sleep my darling baby babushka bayu

Go to sleep my little baby close your eyes so bright While the moon pours o’er your cradle all her silvery light I will tell you tales of fairies, lull you with a song While the moon a lonely wanderer creeps along ‘til dawn

Baby_____Baby_____ (your baby's name) Where are you? Where are you? Sitting in your high chair, Sitting in your high chair I see you, yes I do? (Repeat with other actions and places)

Bake a cake for Christmas Stir it with a spoon Pop it in the oven and Pull it out at noon Spread the frosting on it What a pretty sight! For you and me and Santa Claus To see on Christmas night (Repeat and end with “eat on …”)

Bend and stretch Reach for the sky Stand on tippy toes oh so high Bend and stretch Reach for the stars Whoosh! There goes Jupiter! Whoosh! There goes Mars!

Boom boom baby goes boom Baby goes boom boom down You might cry everybody does it Everybody boom booms down

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 Won’t you be my darling? One wheel’s off and the axle’s broken One wheel’s off and the axle’s broken One wheel’s off and the axle’s broken Won’t you be my darling? Mommy’s gonna fix it with her hammer Mommy’s gonna fix it with her hammer Mommy’s gonna fix it with her hammer Won’t you be my darling?

Can you shake your egg with me Egg with me, Egg with me Can you shake your egg with me Shake along with me

Can you shake your egg quickly Egg quickly egg quickly Can you shake your egg quickly Shake along with me?

Can you shake your egg slowly Egg slowly egg slowly Can you shake your egg slowly Shake along with me

Charlie over the water, Charlie over the sea Charlie catch a blackbird (clap clap). Can't catch me!

Choo choo train, choo choo train Going up the track Toot toot toot toot Now it’s coming back!

Chop chop choppity chop Chop off the bottom and chop off the top What there is left goes into pot Chop chop choppity chop!

Clap everybody and say hello Clap everybody and say hello Clap everybody and say hello No matter what the weather (Continue with other actions)

Clap your hands (tune: Mulberry bush) Clap your hands, clap your hands, Clap your hands, clap your hands Clap your hands, clap your hands Clap them just like me!

Touch your shoulders, touch your shoulders Touch your shoulders, touch your shoulders Touch your shoulders, touch your shoulders Touch them just like me!

Tap your knees, tap your knees, Tap your knees, tap your knees, Tap your knees, tap your knees Tap them just like me!

Shake your head, shake your head, Shake your head, shake your head Shake your head, shake your head Shake it just like me!

Clap your hands, clap your hands Clap your hands, clap your hands Clap your hands, clap your hands Now quiet let them be!

The Clapping Mouse Behind the Tree (clap clap) And under the house (clap clap) There lived a teeny (clap clap) Tiny mouse (clap clap) She loved to sing (clap clap) She loved to tap (clap clap) But most of all (clap clap) She loved to clap (clap clap) She clapped all night (clap clap) She clapped all day (clap clap) She clapped to frighten (clap clap) The cat away! Scat!!!!!!! (hands go behind your back)

Coffee coffee coffee coffee Egg and chips egg and chips Egg and chips egg and chips Cheese and biscuits Cheese and biscuits Jelly and cream, jelly and cream SOOOOOOOUUUP!

Comma look see Here’s my momma Comma looka see Here’s my poppa Comma looka see My brother tall Sister, baby, Mmm I love them all!

Criss Cross applesauce Spiders crawling up your back Some here, some there Spiders crawling in your hair A tight squeeze, a cool breeze No you’ve got the shiverees!

Dance like snowflakes (tune: Frere Jacques) Dance like snowflakes In the air, in the air Whirling, twirling snowflakes Whirling, twirling snowflakes Everywhere, everywhere

Diddle diddle dumpling my son John Went to bed with his trousers on One shoe off and one shoe on Diddle diddle dumpling my son John

Diddlely Diddley Dumpty The cat is up the plum tree Give her a plum And down she’ll come Diddlely Diddley Dumpty!

Down by the station early in the morning See the little puffer billies all in a row See the engine driver pull the little handle Puff puff peep peep Off we go! Down at the garage early in the morning See the little buses all in a row See the bus driver pull a little handle Vroom vroom honk honk honk off we go! Down at the farmyard early in the morning See the little tractors all in a row See the tractor driver pull a little handle Chug chug zoom zoom off we go! Down at the fire station early in the morning See the little fire engines all in a row See the fire fighter pull a little handle Nee-naaa nee-naaa off we go!

The eency weency spider went up the water spout Down came the rain and washed the spider out Out came the sun and dried up all the rain And the eency weency spider went up the spout again (Repeat with great big, big fat, teeny weeny, itsy bitsy etc)

Incy wincy araña tejio su telaraña vino la lluvia y se la llevo salio el sol se sequo la lluvia incy wincy araña otra vez tejio

Elephants have wrinkles, wrinkles, wrinkles Elephants have wrinkles, wrinkles everywhere On their nose, Nobody knows Why why why why Elephants have wrinkles etc On their toes On their nose Nobody knows Why why why why (Repeat adding Knees, Chin, Forehead) End with Why why why why WHY?

An elephant goes like this and that He's terribly big and terribly fat He has no fingers he has no toes But goodness gracious what a nose!

Firecrackers, Firecrackers Firecrackers, firecrackers (Bend knees and crouch while bouncing up and down) Bursting in the sky! (Jump up spreading arms up and out) Scare us! Scare us! (Cover ears, curl up and cringe as if in fear) Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! (Clap hands exuberantly like big, crashing cymbals)

First you take a seed and you plant it in the ground Next a rain cloud comes and waters all around. Next the sun shines brightly, without a sound. And in just a few days... a flower is found!

5 fat peas in a peapod pressed 1 grew, 2 grew So did all the rest They grew and they grew And they did not stop Until one day that pod went POP!

5 fat sausages sizzling in a pan All of a sudden — 1 went BANG! (4, 3, 2, 1)

Five green and speckled frogs Sat on a speckled log Eating some most delicious bugs Yum yum! One jumped into the pool Where it was nice and cool Then there were 4 green speckled frogs GLUG GLUG! (Repeat with 4,3,2,1)

Five little bells hanging in a row The first one said “Ring me slow.” The second one said, “Ring me fast” The third one said, “Ring me last” The fourth one said, “I’m like a chime” The fifth one said “Ring us all at Christmastime!”

Five little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far far way Mother duck said Quack quack quack quack But only 4 little ducks came back (Repeat with 4,3,2,1, none and then end with) Sad mother duck went out one day Over the hills and far far away Mother duck said Quack quack quack quack And all of the five little duckies came back! Quack quack quack quack quack!

Five little Easter eggs at the store, Mommy bought the blue one Then there were four Four little Easter eggs Two and two you see Daddy bought the red one Then there were three Three little Easter eggs Before I knew Brother bought the green one Then there were two Two little Easter eggs Oh what fun Sister bought the pink one Then there was one One little Easter egg See me run I bought the purple one Now there are none!

FIVE LITTLE GINGERBREAD MEN 5 Little gingerbread men on the tray, (Place 5 fingers of one hand onto the open palm of the other hand) One jumped up and ran away. ("Run" one finger away) Catch me, Oh catch me, Oh catch me if you can! I'm pretty fast — I am the gingerbread man! 4 Little gingerbread men on the tray, (4 fingers on the tray … etc.) One jumped up and ran away. Catch me, Oh catch me, Oh catch me if you can! I'm pretty fast — I am the gingerbread man! (Continue to zero ... ) No little gingerbread men on the tray I will have to bake more on another day!

FIVE LITTLE GINGERBREAD MEN Five little gingerbread men in a row (Hold up five fingers, waving back & forth) Not gonna' eat one no, no, no. (shake finger and head side to side) But they look so sweet from head to toe (hand binoculars at eyes touch head then toes) Crunch, munch... uh oh! (Slap thighs on crunch, clap hands on munch, and then put hands over mouth on uh oh) Continue till... No little gingerbread men in a row Wasn't gonna' eat one, no, no, no But they looked so sweet that it's sad to tell (binoculars on sweet, then index fingers run down cheeks to represent tears on sad) Crunch. Munch ... oh well! (Slap thighs once, clap once, then throw hands up and shrug shoulders)

FIVE LITTLE SNOWMEN Five little snowmen standing round my door This one melted and then there were four Four little snowmen beneath a green tree This one melted and then there were three Three little snowmen all have mittens blue This one melted and then there were two Two little snowmen standing in the sun This one melted and then there was one One little snowman wanted to run But then he melted and then there were none.

FIVE LITTLE SNOWMEN Five little snowmen were very fat, each one wore a funny hat; out came the sun and melted one, and four little snowmen stood in the sun. (Continue counting down to one) One little snowman was very sad, He still had his funny hat, down came the snow and the children played, and built four more snowmen on that winter’s day!

FIVE LITTLE SNOWMEN Five little snowmen made of snow, Five little snowmen all in a row, Out comes the sun, and shines all day, One little snowman melts away.

Four little snowmen made of snow, Four little snowmen all in a row, Out comes the sun, and shines all day, One little snowman melts away.

Three little snowmen made of snow, Three little snowmen all in a row, Out comes the sun, and shines all day, One little snowman melts away.

Two little snowmen made of snow, Two little snowmen all in a row, Out comes the sun, and shines all day, One little snowman melts away.

One little snowman made of snow, One little snowman all alone, Out comes the sun, and shines all day, One little snowman melts away.

Five little kittens all black and white Sleeping soundly through the night Meow! Meow! Meow! Meow! Meeeeeooooow! Time to get up now!

Five little leprechauns knocked at my door One chased a rainbow and then there were four Four little leprechauns oh so wee One picked a shamrock and then there were 3 Three little leprechauns hiding in my shoe One found a toadstool and then there were two Two little leprechauns dancing in the sun One went in search of gold and then there was 1 One little leprechaun on the run He shined his shoe buckles and then there were none!

Five little mice came out to play Gathering crumbs along the way Out came pussycat sleek and fat Four little mice came scampering back (Repeat with 4,3,2,1)

Five little mice on the pantry floor This little mouse peeked around the door This little mouse nibbled on some cake This little mouse not a sound did make This little mouse took a big bite of cheese This little mouse heard the kitten sneeze “Achoo!” sneezed the kitten And “Squeak!” they all cried And five little mice found a hole and ran inside!

Five little mice were as hungry as could be “Let’s go to the kitchen and see what we can see!” The first little mouse found a tasty cookie crumb He ate it right up and said “Yum yum!” The second little mouse found a piece of raisin bread “I picked out all the yummy raisins!” is what he said The third little mouse said “For goodness sake! Just look at all that delicious chocolate cake!” The fourth little mouse found a nice piece of cheese But all of sudden he began to sneeze The fifth little mouse said “We’d better all scat! ‘Cause here comes Tommy that big old Tom CAT!”

5 little monkeys jumping on the bed 1 fell off and bumped his head Mama called the doctor and the doctor said No more monkeys jumping on the bed! (Repeat with 4, 3, 2, and 1)

Five little monsters By the light of the moon Stirring pudding with A wooden pudding spoon The first one says “It mustn’t be runny!” The second one says “That would make it taste funny” The third one says “It mustn’t be lumpy!” The fourth one says “That would make me grumpy!” The fifth one smiles Hums a little tune And licks all the drippings From the wooden pudding spoon!

Five little owls on a moonlit night Five little owls are quite a sight Five little owls, are you keeping score? One flew away and then there were four! Four little owls on a moonlit night Four little owls are quite a sight Four little owls as happy as can be One flew away and then there were three! Three little owls on a moonlit night Three little owls are quite a sight Three little owls calling “Whoo Whoo!” One flew away ant that left two Two little owls on a moonlit night Two little owls are quite a sight Two little owls having lots of fun One flew away and that left one! One little owl on a moonlit night One little owl is quite a sight One little owl, we’re almost done He flew away and that leaves none! Whoooooo!!

Five little penguins swam the ocean floor One saw a whale and then there were four Four little penguins spun around wheeee! One spun off and then there were three Three little penguins with nothing to do One went fishing and then there were two Two little penguins having lots of fun One went swimming and then there was one One little penguin when the day was done He went home to sleep and then there were none!

Five little penguins sitting on the ice The first one said oh I feel nice The second one said, “I’m a little penguin chick!” The third one said, “Oh let’s hide, quick!” The fourth one said, “Let’s go for a swim” The fifth one said, “Now we all dive in” So they dove into the water and they swam all about Then the five little penguins, they all jumped out!

Two little penguins sitting on the ice One named Bruce, one named Bryce Slide away Bruce, slide away Bryce Come back Bruce, Come back Bryce!

One royal penguin on the ocean blue Call for his brother, then there were two Two royal penguins swimming in the sea Call for their sister and then there were three Three royal penguins waddling on the shore Call for their mother then there were four Four royal penguins learning how to dive Call for their father and now there are five!

5 little pumpkins sitting on a gate The first one said, “Oh my it’s getting late!” The second one said, “There are witches in the air!” The third one said, “But we don’t care!” The fourth one said, “Let’s run and run and run!” The fifth one said, “I’m ready for some fun!” Wooo Wooo went the wind and out went the light And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!

Five raccoons on a moonlit night Five raccoons are quite a sight Five raccoons, are you keeping score? One chased a firefly and then there were four! Four raccoons on a moonlit night Four raccoons are quite a sight Four raccoons as happy as can be One chased a black cat and then there were three! Three raccoons on a moonlit night Three raccoons are quite a sight Three raccoons with mischief to brew One chased a squirrel and that left two Two raccoons on a moonlit night Two raccoons are quite a sight Two raccoons having lots of fun One chased a spider and that left one! One raccoon on a moonlit night One raccoon is quite a sight One raccoon we’re almost done He jumped into a garbage can and that leaves none!

Five little riders on a nice fall day Jumped on their ponies and they rode far away They galloped in the meadow And they galloped up a hill They galloped so fast that they all took a spill!

Five little scarecrows by the old barn door One went home and then there were four Four little scarecrows by the old oak tree One went home and then there were three Three little scarecrows with nothing to do One went home and then there were two Two little scarecrows out in the sun One went home and then there was one One little scarecrow all alone all day He scared all the black crows and they all flew away!

Five stuffed scarecrows in the yellow corn rows The first one said, “Go away crows!” The second one said, “I’m very small” The third one said, “I’m standing tall” The fourth one said, “Check out my floppy hat” The fifth one said, “I have one like that!” Five stuffed scarecrows in the yellow cornrows Scaring crows away while the autumn wind blows

Five little snowmen all made of snow Five little snowmen standing in a row Out came the sun and stayed all day And one little snowman melted away (Repeat with 4,3,2,1)

Five little snowmen fat Each one wore a funny hat Out came the sun and melted one. What a poor thing was that! Down down down down down down POP! (Repeat with 4,3,2,1)

Five little snowmen on a winter’s day The first one said “Wake up so we can play!” The second one said “Let’s stomp along the ground!” The third one said, “Let’s roll all around!” The fourth one said “Let’s run and run and run!” The fifth one said “I’m afraid I feel the sun!” “Oh dear!” cried the snowmen as they looked towards the sky And the five melting snowmen said “Till next year, Goodbye!”

5 little turkeys sat in their pen Hide turkeys hide said the little red hen One little turkey hopped out the door When he was gone that left four

Four little turkeys sat in their pen Hide turkeys hide said the little red hen One little turkey flew away to be free When he was gone, that left three

Three little turkeys sat in their pen Hide turkeys hide said the little red hen One little turkey flapped her wings and flew When she was gone, that left two

Two little turkeys sat in their pen Hide turkeys hide said the little red hen One little turkey flew out in the sun When she was gone, that left one.

One little turkey sat in his pen Hide turkey hide said the little red hen The last little turkey said I’m off to have some fun! When he was gone that left none!

From Wibbleton to Wobbleton is 15 miles From Wobbleton to Wibbleton is 15 miles From Wibbleton to Wobbleton From Wobbleton to Wibbleton From Wibbleton to Wobbleton is 15 miles

Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar Into a corner will creep He’ll spin himself a blanket And then fall fast asleep Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar Wakes up by and by Stretches out his lovely wings He’s now a butterfly!

Goin’ on a bike ride, goin’ on a bike ride Goin’ on a bike ride who do you see? Grandma’s on a bike ride, grandma’s on a bike ride Grandma’s on a bike ride, ridin’ with me!

Goodbye children Goodbye children Goodbye children It’s time to say goodbye (Repeat, inserting the children’s names

The Goodbye train is coming See you soon choo choo! The Goodbye train is coming See you soon choo choo! The Goodbye train is coming The Goodbye train is coming The Goodbye train is coming See you soon choo choo! (Repeat with: And we’ll say goodbye to _____ see you soon Choo Choo!)

The Grand Old Duke of York He had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again And when they were up they were up And when they were down they were down And when they were only halfway up They were neither up nor down. He marched them to the left He marched them to the right He marched them around and around and around And he marched them out of sight! Boo!

Head and shoulders, knees and toes Knees and toes, knees and toes Head and shoulders, knees and toes Eyes ears mouth and nose! Hands and fingers Elbows and knees Elbows and knees Elbows and knees Hands and fingers Elbows and knees Cheeks, chin and a great big sneeze!

Hello Children Hello Children Hello Children It’s nice to see you here (Then repeat but insert the children’s names

Hello mommies, Hello babies Hello everyone it's nice to see you here.

Hello bubble, hello bubble Come and land, come and land Right in the middle, Right in the middle Of my hand, of my hand Goodbye bubble, goodbye bubble Time to go, time to go I will help you, I will help you With a blow, with a blow

Hello my friends Hello! Hello my friends Hello! Hello my friends Hello my friends Hello my friends Hello! Hello!

Here are baby’s fingers Here are baby’s toes Here is baby’s bellybutton Round and round it goes Here are baby’s eyes Here is baby’s nose Here is baby’s tummy button Right where mommy blows! Brrrrrrrrrr!

Here is a beehive but where are the bees? Tucked inside where nobody sees Watch them come creeping out of the hive 1,2,3,4,5 Bzzzzzzzz! All fly away!

Here is the chimney And here is the top Open the lid And out Santa will pop!

Here is the little boy/girl Here is his/her bed Here is his/her pillow Here is his/her head These are his/her covers Pull them up tight Sing him/her a lullaby And kiss him/her goodnight

Here we go a driving a driving a driving Here we go a driving and then we stop! (repeat with other actions)

Here we go looby loo! (holding hands, move together into the centre) Here we go looby li! (move back out) Here we go looby loo (move back in) All on a Saturday night ( let go of your hands and turn around once) You put your right hand in You take your right hand out You give your right hand a shake shake and turn yourself about (turn around again) Oh, here we go looby loo (join hands again!) Continue with other body parts (Left hands, right foot, left foot, head, whole self etc)

Here's the lady's knives and forks Here's the lady's table Here's the lady's looking glass And here's the baby's cradle

Ho ho watanay ho ho watanay Ho ho watanay Kiokina kiokina Do do mon petit do do mon petit Do do mon petit et bonne nuit et bonne nuit Sleep sleep little one sleep sleep little one Sleep sleep little one Now go to sleep now go to sleep

Hokey Pokey You put your right leg in You take your right leg out You put your right leg in And you shake it all about You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around That’s what it’s all about! (Repeat with left leg, right hand, left hand, head, and whole self)

The horses are walking they’re walking along Walking along walking along The horses are walking they’re walking along Whoah! Whoah! Whoah! The horses are trotting they’re trotting along Trotting along, trotting along The horses are walking they’re walking along Whoah! Whoah! Whoah! The horses are galloping galloping on Galloping on galloping on The horses are galloping galloping on Whoah! Whoah! Whoah!

How do you make a baby bun? You roll it and roll it and roll it and roll it And roll it and roll it and roll it and roll it And then you put the raisins in!

Hush little baby don’t say a word Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird And if that mockingbird don’t sing Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring And if that diamond ring turns brass Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass And if that looking glass gets broke Mama’s gonna buy you a billy goat And if that billy goat don’t pull Mama’s gonna buy you a cart and bull And if that cart and bull turn over Mama’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover And if that dog named Rover don’t bark Mama’s gonna buy you a horse and cart And if that horse and cart fall down You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

I am a bubble big and round Softly floating over the ground I am a bubble up up up I am a bubble til I go POP! (Tune: I’m a little teapot, C. Diamond)

I have a little turtle his name is Tiny Tim I put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim He drank up all the water, he ate up all soap Now my turtles home in bed with bubbles in his throat!

I have a little turtle He lives in a box He swims in the puddles He climbs 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 He caught the flea He caught the minnow But he didn’t catch me!

I have 10 tiny fingers and they all belong to me I can make them do things would you like to see? I can close them up tight I can open them wide I can put them all together And I can make them hide I can make them dance high I can make them dance low I can put them altogether and hold them all just so

I hear thunder I hear thunder Hark don’t you? Hark don’t you? Pitter patter raindrops Pitter patter raindrops I’m wet through! So are you! I see blue sky I see blue sky Way up high, way up high Hurry up the sunshine Hurry up the sunshine We’ll soon dry! We’ll soon dry!

I roll the ball to baby He rolls it back to me I roll the ball to baby He rolls it back to me Roll the ball, roll the ball Roll the ball, roll the ball I roll the ball to baby He rolls it back to me!

I see the moon and the moon sees me Down through the leaves of the old oak tree Please let the moon that shines on me Shine on the ones I love Over the mountain over the sea Back to the place I’m longing to be Please let the moon that shines on me Shine on the ones I love I hear a lark and he calls to me Singing a song of a memory Please take the song he sings to me Back to the ones I love

I see three, I see three 1,2,3 1,2,3 Three little kittens All wearing mittens I see three 1,2,3 continue with frogs – sitting on logs bears – climbing up the stairs ducks – riding on trucks (sing to the tune of Frere Jacques and make up your own rhymes!)

If you’re happy and you know it Clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it Clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it And you really want to show it If you’re happy and you know it Clap your hands!

I’m a little leprechaun dressed in green The tiniest man that you’ve ever seen If you ever catch me so it’s told I’ll give you my pot of gold! (Tune: I’m a little teapot)

I’m a little pumpkin short and stout Packed full of seeds that you scrape out When you’re all finished then I’ll be The cutest Jack-o-lantern you ever did see!

I’M A LITTLE SNOWMAN (tune: I’m a Little Teapot) I’m a little snowman short and fat Here’s my new scarf, fancy that! When the snow is falling, come and play Build a snowman everyday!

I’m a little snowman short and fat Here are my buttons, here is my hat When the sun comes out, I can’t play I just slowly melt away.

I’m going to Kentucky I’m going to the fair To see the senorita With flowers in her hair Oh shake it baby shake it Shake it if you can Shake it like a milkshake And pour it in the can Shake it to the bottom And shake it to the top And shake it round and round And round until it’s time to STOP!

I’m in the mood for singing Hey how about you? I’m in the mood for singing Hey how about you? I’m in the mood for singing Singing along with you Hey hey what do you say? I’m in the mood for that today Hey hey what do you say? I’m in the mood for that I’m in the mood for clapping… I’m in the mood for storytime…

Jelly in the bowl Jelly in the bowl Wibble wobble wibble wobble Jelly in the bowl Biscuits in the tin Biscuits in the tin Shake'em up shake'em up Biscuits in the tin Candles on the cake Candles on the cake Blow them out blow them out Candles on the cake Baby on the floor Baby on the floor Pick him up pick him up Baby on the floor

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 Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh, over the fields we go Laughing all the way, ha ha ha ha Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight Oh Jingle bells etc.

Johnny hammers with one hammer one hammer one hammer Johnny hammers with one hammer all day long Johnny hammers with two, etc Johnny's getting tired tired tired Johnny's getting tired … all night long But Johnny's waking up now up now up now Johnny's waking up now … I'm awake too!

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny Whoops! Johnny! Whoops! Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny!

Kangaroos like to hop HOP HOP HOP HOP And frogs like to leap WHEEEEE! Horses like to trot CLIP CLOP CLIP CLOP But I like to fall in heap! BONK!

Knock at the door Peek in Lift up the latch And walk right in Don’t forget the chinny chin chin

Ladybug ladybug fly away home Your house is on fire, your children are gone All except one and that’s little Anne And she’s crept under the frying pan

Ladybug ladybug don’t fly away My roses have aphids I beg you to stay Your house is not burning Your children are fine Ladybug ladybug sit down and dine!

The little mice go creeping creeping creeping The little mice go creeping all through the house The big black cat goes stalking stalking stalking The big black cat goes stalking all through the house The little mice go scampering scampering scampering The little mice go scampering all through the house!

Little tiny baby mousy From the barny to the housy In the pantry under the shelf Found some cheese and helped himself!

Lullaby, lullaby Baby fuss and baby cry You’ll be sleeping by and by Sleep little baby

Things go right And things go wrong Hearts can break But not for long You will grow up big and strong Sleepy little baby

Lullaby, lullaby Baby slowly close your eyes There, you’re sleeping bye and bye Sleepy little baby (by Connie Kaldor)

Marching together one by one Marching together one by one Marching together one by one Marching together oh what fun! Marching together two by two Marching together two by two Marching together two by two You march with me I’ll march with you!

Mix a pancake, stir a pancake Pop it in a pan Fry a pancake, flip a pancake Catch it if you can!

Mmm-aaah went the little green frog one day Mmm-aaah went the little green frog Mmm-aaah went the little green frog one day And they all went Mmm-mmm aaah! But…we know frogs go Sha na na na na Sha na na na na Sha na na na na We all know frogs go Sha na na na na They don’t go Mmm-mmm aaaah!

The moon is round As round can be With two eyes, a nose, and a mouth like me!

The more we get together together together Oh the more we get together the happier we’ll be For your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends Oh the more we get together the happier we’ll be (Repeat with additional verses like “sing together” “read together” if you want)

Mother and Father and Uncle John Went to market one by one Mother fell off And Father fell off But Uncle John went on and on and on and on....

Motorboat motorboat go so slow Motorboat motorboat step on the gas Motorboat motorboat go so fast!

Mister Owl, Mister Owl In a tree, in a tree Who-o-o are you looking at? Who-o-o are you looking at? Is it me? Is it me?

My eyes can see My mouth can talk My ears can hear My feet can walk My nose can smell My teeth can bite My eyelids can flutter My hands can write But…when the clock It’s time does show I’ll take some BOOKS And away I’ll go!

My mama gave me a nickel so I could by a pickle I didn’t buy a pickle I bought bubblegum Baloop baloop baloop BOP! Baloop baloop baloop BOP! Balopp baloop baloop BOP! I bought bubblegum (Repeat with dime/lime etc)

My roots go down down into the earth My roots go down down into the earth My roots go down down into the earth My roots go down I am an eagle soaring in the sun I am an eagle soaring in the sun I am an eagle soaring in the sun My roots go down I am a mama singing to her babe I am a mama singing to her babe I am a mama singing to her babe My roots go down (Make up verses as you go around the room)

Old MacDonald had a farm Eieo and on that farm he had a dog Eieio with woof woof here And a woof woof there Here a woof there a woof Everywhere a woof woof Old MacDonald had a farm Eieio! (Continue with other animals/sounds)

On my foot there is a flea Now he’s climbing up on me Past my belly past my nose On my head where my hair grows On my head there is a flea Now he’s climbing down on me Past my belly Past my knee On my foot…TAKE THAT YOU FLEA!

Once I was a little cow A baby cow a little cow Once I was a little cow Moo! I went to sleep Repeat with other animals & sounds then: Once I was a little boy A baby boy a little boy Once I was a little boy Hush! I went to sleep! Repeat with “little girl” too.

Once I had a pumpkin a pumpkin a pumpkin 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, jack-o-lantern, jack-o-lantern So I made a jack-o-lantern, jack-o-lantern, jack-o-lantern With a big funny face With big eyes and a big nose and a big mouth and big teeth So I made a jack-o-lantern with a big funny face!

One little baby rocking in the tree Two little babies splashing in the sea Three little babies crawling on the floor Four little babies knocking on the door Five little babies playing hide and seek Close your eyes tightly till I say “Peek!”

Good-Morning (a poem) One day I saw a downy duck With feathers on his back I said “Good-morning downy duck!” And he said, “Quack quack quack!”

One day I saw a timid mouse He was so shy and meek I said “Good-morning timid mouse!” And he said “Squeak, squeak, squeak!”

One day I saw a curly dog I met him with a bow I said “Good-morning, curly dog!” And he said “Bow wow wow!”

One day I saw a scarlet bird He woke me from my sleep I said “Good-morning, scarlet bird” And he said “Cheep, cheep, cheep!”

One little two little three little pumpkins Four little five little six little pumpkins Seven little eight little nine little pumpkins Ten little orange pumpkins!

One little shamrock, in the morning dew Another one sprouted and then there were two Two green shamrocks growing beneath a tree Another one sprouted and then there were three Three green shamrocks by the cottage door Another one sprouted and then there were four Four green shamrocks near a beehive Another one sprouted and then there were five Five little shamrocks bright and emerald green Think of all the good luck these shamrocks will bring!

One potato, two potato, three potato four Five potato, six potato, seven potato MORE! Boiled potato, mashed potato, baked potato MORE! Scalloped potato, roast potato, stuffed potato MORE!

One, two, three, four, five Once I caught a fish alive Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Then I let him go again Why did you let him go? Because he bit my finger so Which finger did he bite? This little finger on the right!

Open shut them Open shut them Give your hands a clap clap clap Open shut them Open shut them Put them in your lap lap lap Creep them crawl them Creep them crawl them Right up to your chin chin chin Open wide your little mouth DO NOT PUT THEM IN!

Orange is a carrot Yellow is a pear Purple is a plum Brown is a bear Green is the grass Blue is the sky Black is a witch’s cat And red is cherry pie!

Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo I see you, I see you I see your button nose I see your tiny toes Peek-a-boo, I see you!

Peek-a-boo, where are you? Hiding in your place Peek-a-boo, I see you With your smiling face!

Pat-a-cake pat-a-cake baker’s man Bake me a cake as fast as you can Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B And put it in the oven for baby and me! Pat-a-cake pat-a-cake baker’s man Bake me a cake as fast as you can Pat it and roll it and mark it with a B And toss it WAY UP for Daddy’s tea! Pat-a-cake pat-a-cake baker’s man Roll’em over roll’em over fast as you can Pat-a-cake pat-a-cake baker’s man Roll’em over roll’em over Throw’em in the pan!

Pitter patter pitter patter Listen to the rain Pitter patter pitter patter On my window pane

Pizza pickle pumpernickel My little guy shall have a tickle One for his nose and one for his toes And one for his tummy where the hotdog goes!

Pop pop pop pop, pour the corn into the pot Pop pop pop pop! Take it and shake it until it is hot Pop pop pop pop! Lift the lid- what have you got? POPCORN!

Put your hands in the air Put your hands on the ground Put your finger on your nose And your tongue all around Put your hands in the air Put your elbows on your knees Put your chin in your hands and say “The moon is made of cheese!”

Rain is falling down SPLASH! Rain is falling down SPLASH! Pitter patter pitter patter Rain is falling down SPLASH! Sun is peeking out PEEK! Sun is peeking out PEEK! Peeking here, peeking there Sun is peeking out PEEK! Leaves are falling down CRUNCH! Leaves are falling down CRUNCH! Crunching crunching crunching crunching Leaves are falling down CRUNCH! Petals are falling down FLOAT! Petals are falling down FLOAT! Floating, floating, floating floating Petals are falling down, FLOAT!

Reach for the ceiling, touch the floor Stand up again let’s do some more Touch your head then your knee Up to your shoulders like this you see Reach for the ceiling, touch the floor That’s all for now there isn’t anymore!

Ride away ride away Baby shall ride And he/she shall have pussycat tied to one side And he/she shall have puppydog tied to the other And Baby will ride to see his/her grandmother! Da da da da da da da!

Ring around the rosy a pocketful of posies A husha a husha we all fall down The cows are in the meadow eating buttercups A husha a husha we all jump up Ring around the rosy a pocketful of posies A husha a husha we all fall down Picking up the daisies picking up the daisies A husha a husha we all jump up Ring around the rosy a pocketful of posies A husha a husha we all fall down The bird is on the steeple high above the people A husha a husha we all jump up Wedding bells are ringing the children are all singing A husha a husha we all fall down The king has sent his daughter to fetch a pail of water A husha a husha we all jump up!

RING RING RING THE BELLS (Tune: Row row row your boats) Ring ring ring the bells Ring them loud and clear To tell the children everywhere That Christmastime is here!

Roly poly roly poly Up up up - up up up Roly roly poly roly roly poly Down down down - down down down Repeat with: In – out Slow- fast Peek – sleep

Rock-a-bye baby on the treetop When the wind blows the cradle will rock When the bough breaks the cradle will fall And down will come baby cradle and all Rock-a-bye baby thy cradle is green Father’s a king and mother’s a queen Sister’s a lady who wears a gold ring And brother’s a drummer who plays for the king Rock-a-bye baby way up on high Never mind baby mother is nigh Up to the ceiling down to the ground Rock-a-bye baby up hill and down

Alternate verses sung to the tune of Rock-a-bye baby

Baby is drowsy Cosy and fair Mother sits near In her rocking chair Forward and back The cradle she swings And though baby sleeps He/she hears what she sings

From the high rooftops Down to the sea No one’s as dear As baby to me Wee little fingers Eyes wide and bright Now sound asleep Until morning light.

Rock-a-bye you high, rock-a-bye you low Rock-a-bye you close, Rock-a-bye you slow Rock-a-bye you high, rock-a-bye you low Rock-a-bye you everywhere we go Rock-a-bye the sun, rock-a-bye the moon Rock-a-bye the sweet flowers growing in June Rock-a-bye you love, my turtle dove Rock-a-bye you everywhere we go. (written by Theresa McKay c. SOCAN)

Rock me easy, rock me slow Rock me where the robins go Rock the branches, rock the bough Rock the baby robins now Rock me up and rock me down Rock me off to sleepy town Rock me gently up the stairs To snuggle with my teddy bears Rock me easy rock me slow Rock me where the robins go. (Poem by Dennis Lee, sung to the tune Love me tender)

Roll a Snowman Roll him and roll him until he is big Roll him until he’s as fat as a pig He has two eyes and a hat on his head And he’ll stand there all night…. While we go to bed!

Round about round about Went the wee mouse Up a bit up a bit Into his house!

Round and round the garden Like a teddy bear One step, two step, a tickly under there!

Row row row your boat Gently down the stream Merrily merrily merrily merrily Like is but a dream Fly fly fly your plane way up in the sky Merrily merrily merrily merrily Tip your wings and fly Drive drive drive your car Up and down the street Merrily merrily merrily You’re in the driver’s seat Chug chug chug your train Chugging on the track Merrily merrily merrily Our wheels go clickety clack! Sail sail sail your boat on the ocean blue Merrily merrily merrily We are a happy crew!

Rum pum pum This is my drum Rum pump um this is my drum My name is ____. What’s your name? (Tap your name with syllables on the drum; this game can be played on any surface if you don’t have a drum!)

RUSSIAN CRADLE SONG Lullaby my little baby Close your eyes so bright While the moon pours o’er your cradle All her silvery light I will tell you tales of fairies Lull you with a song While the moon a lonely wanderer Creeps along ‘til dawn.

Sally go round the sun Sally go round the moon Sally go round the chimney tops Every afternoon BOOM!

Scrub! Scrub! Splash splash splash! Scrub! Scrub! Splash splash splash! I’m Dusty Bill from Vinegar Hill I never had a bath and I never will I’m Dusty Bill from Vinegar Hill I never had a bath and I never will! So catch him! Snatch him! Put him the tub! Pour on the water And SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB!

See the ponies walking walking Down a country road See the ponies walking walking Down a country road See the ponies trotting trotting Down a country road See the ponies trotting trotting Down a country road See the ponies galloping galloping Down a country road See the ponies galloping galloping Down a country road Now see those ponies coming home All tired out! All tired out! All tired out!

See you later, alligator In a while, crocodile Give a hug ladybug Blow a kiss, jellyfish Take care polar bear Out the door dinosaur See you soon, big baboon Wake goodbye, butterfly!

Shake’em up high Shake’em down low Give a little shake Then stop! And Go!

Shake shake shake your sillies out Shake shake shake your sillies out Shake shake shake your sillies out And wiggle your waggles away Jump your jiggles out Clap your crazies out Stretch your stretchies out Yawn your sleepies out Make up your own verses too!

Six little kittens found a box of paint They jumped right in…their mother will faint! The first little kitten came out all red “I will be orange,” the second one said The third little kitten turned a bright bright yellow “I will be green,” said the next little fellow The fifth kitten said, “My favourite is blue” “Purple for me” said the sixth with a mew Dancing back home the little kittens will go To show their mother a kitten rainbow!

Shoo-fly don’t bother me! Shoo-fly don’t bother me! Shoo-fly don’t bother me! I belong to somebody I feel I feel I feel like a morning star I feel I feel I feel like a morning star (Repeat with “rainbow ray”)

Shoe a little horse Shoe a little mare With a tap tap here And a tap tap there But… Let the little colt go Bare bare bare!

SMOOTH ROAD TO LONDON TOWN A smooth road to London Town The road goes up and the road goes down A smooth road to London Town But by and by we come to a dell And there the roads are not so swell A bumpy road a bumpy road A bumpy road to London Town A smooth road to London Town A smooth road to London Town The road goes up and the road goes down A smooth road to London Town But by and by we come to a wood And there the roads are not so good A ROUGH road a ROUGH road A ROUGH to London Town

SNOWKEY POKEY (tune: 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! (repeat with left mitten, right boot, left boot, Snow hat, snow suit etc)

THE SNOWMAN Roll him and roll him until he is big Roll him until he is fat as a pig He has two eyes and a hat on his head He’ll stand there all night While we go to bed!

Spots spots spots spots Spots spots spots spots A leopard has lots of spots What a lot of spots he’s got A tiger has stripes like long thing pipes But a leopard has lots of spots Spots spots spots spots Spots spots spots spots

Teddy bear teddy bear turn around Teddy bear teddy bear touch the ground Teddy bear teddy bear show your shoe Teddy bear teddy bear I love you Teddy bear teddy bear climb upstairs Teddy bear teddy bear say your prayers Teddy bear teddy bear turn out the light Teddy bear teddy bear say goodnight!

There was a little mouse Who found a piece of cheese He gave this one a piece He gave this one a piece He gave this one a piece He gave this one a piece Then he ran up into his house to sleep!

There were 5 in the bed and the little one said “Roll over! Roll over!” So they all rolled over and 1 fell out! (repeat with 4,3,2,1)

There’s a cobbler on my street Mending shoes for little feet With a bang and a bang and a bang bang bang With a bang and a bang and a bang bang bang Mending shoes the whole day through Mending shoes for me and you With a bang and a bang and a bang bang bang With a bang and a bang and a bang bang bang Mending shoes the whole day long Mending shoes to make them strong With a bang and a bang and a bang bang bang

There’s a slippery fish a slippery fish Swimming through the water A slippery fish a slippery fish Glub Glub Glub Oh no, he gets eaten by a Tuna fish a tuna fish Darting through the water A tuna fish a tuna fish Glub glub glub Oh no he gets eaten by and Octopus and octopus Wiggling in the water And octopus and octopus Glub glub glub Oh no, he gets eaten by A great white shark a great white shark Lurking in the water A great white shark and great white shark Glub glub glub Oh no he gets eaten by A humungous whale a humongous whale Spouting in the water A humungous whale a humungous whale Glub glub glub! But there’s a slippery fish a slippery fish Swimming through the water A slippery fish a slippery fish Glub glub glub!

There’s a wide eyed owl With a pointed nose Two pointed ears And claws for toes He lives way up in the tree And when he looks at you He flaps his wings and he says Whooo! Whooo!

This is a baby ready for a nap Lay him down in his mother’s lap Cover him so he won’t peep And rock him til he’s fast asleep

This is the key to the kingdom And this is the kingdom And in the kingdom there is a town And in the town there is a hill And on the hill there is a street] And on the street there is a house And in the house there is a room And in the room there is a bed And on the bed there is a basket And in the basket there is a blanket And under the blanket there is a BABY Baby under the blanket Blanket in the basket Basket on the bed Bed in the room Room in the house House on the street Street on the hill Hill in the town Town in the kingdom And THIS is the key to the kingdom

This is the way the ladies ride Nim nim nim This is the way the gentlemen ride Trim trim trim This is the way the farmer rides Gallop-a-trot gallop-a-trot gallop-a-trot And this is the way the astronauts ride WHOOOOSH!

This is the way the ladies ride Saddle aside saddle aside This the way the gentlemen ride Saddle astride saddle astride This the way the babies ride Tucked inside tucked inside And this is how they all looked great As they all jumped over the ten-bar gate!

This little cow eats grass This little cow eats hay This little cow drinks water And this little cow runs away But this big cow does nothing at all But lies around all day. Let’s chase her! Let’s chase her! Let’s chase her away!

This little pig danced a merry merry jig This little pig ate candy This little pig wore a blue and yellow wig This little pig was a dandy But this little pig never grew very big And they called her “Itty bitty Mandy.”

This little piggy went to market This little piggy stayed home This little piggy had roast beef And this little piggy had none But this little piggy cried Wee wee wee wee all the way home!

Three little penguins dressed in white and black. Waddle, waddle forward and waddle right back! Three little penguins, in a funny pose, They are wearing their evening clothes. Their suits are black and their vests are white, They waddle to the left and they waddle to the right. They stand on the ice and they look very neat, As they waddle along on their little flat feet.

Tick tock tick tock I’m a little cuckoo clock Tick tock tick tock Now it’s almost 2 o’clock Cuckoo! Cuckoo!

Ting-a-layo! Come little donkey come! Ting-a-layo! Come little donkey come! Me donkey buck me donkey leap Me donkey kick wid his two hind feet Me donkey buck me donkey leap Me donkey kick wid his two hind feet!

To market to market to buy a fat pig Home again home again jiggety jig! To market to market to buy a fat hog Home again home again jiggety jog! To market to market to buy a plum bun Home again home again market is done! To market to market to buy a pound of butter Home again home again, throw it in the gutter!

Tommy O'Flynn and his old gray mare Went off to see the country fair The bridge fell down and the bridge fell in And that was the end of Tommy O'Flynn O'Flynn O'Flynn

Tommy Thumbs up and Tommy Thumbs down Tommy Thumbs dancing all around the town Dance’em on your shoulders Dance’em on your head Dance’em on your knees Then tuck’em into bed (Repeat with Peter Pointer, Middle Man, Ruby Ring, Little Baby and Finger Family)

Tony Chestnut Knows I love you Tony knows Tony knows Tony Chestnut Knows I love you That's what Tony knows

Trit trot to Boston trit trot to Lynn Watch out little boy That you don’t fall in! Trit trot to Boston trit trot to Dover Watch out little girl That you don’t fall over! Trit trot to Boston trit trot to Lynn Watch for the rosebush You might fall in!

Two little dicky birds sitting on a cloud One named Soft, one named Loud Fly away Soft, Fly away Loud Come back Soft, come back Loud! (Make up your own dicky birds!)

Two little eyes to look around Two little ears to hear each sound One little nose to smell what's sweet One little mouth that likes to eat Two little hands go clap clap clap Two little feet go tap tap tap Two little fists go thump thump thump Two little legs go jump jump jump One little body turns slowly around All the children sit back down!

Up down, turn around Up down, turn around Up down, turn around It’s a sunny day! (Repeat with other kinds of days)

Under the dark there’s a star Under the star there’s a tree Under the tree there’s a blanket And under the blanket, there’s ME!

A VALENTINE FINGERPLAY: Show children how to put the "heels" of their palms together and then curve fingers around, meeting on top to form a heart. The rhyme goes like this: "I put my hands together, This is how I start; I curve my fingers right around and I can make a Heart!

Five little Valentines at the Store (Tune: 5 little elephants went out one day, sort of) Five little valentines at the store Mommy bought the blue one and then there were four! Four little Valentines, two and two you see Daddy bought the purple one and then there were three. Three little Valentines before I knew Brother bought the green one and then there were two. Two little valentines, oh what fun Sister bought the blue one and then there was one! One little valentine, see me run I bought the red one and then there were none!

Valentine Song-Tune: Love Me Tender You're my rainbow, you're my star, you're my bright red cookie jar. You're my goldfish, you're my pie, you're the apple of my eye. You're my rainbow, you're my star, you're my bright red cookie jar. You're my daisy, you're my vine, you're my own true Valentine!

Wash the dishes wash the dishes Ring the bell for tea Three good wishes, three good kisses I will give to thee!

Way up high in the apple tree I saw two little apples smiling at me So I shook that tree as hard as I could And down came the apples Mmmmmm they were good!

Way up high in the winter sky 2 little snowflakes caught my eye Down to the ground they fell without a sound And before very long, it was snowing all around

The snow fell softly all the night It made a blanket soft and white It covered houses, flowers and ground But never made a single sound. Shhhhhhhhhh!

We walk and we walk And we walk and we walk And we walk and we walk and we STOP! (Repeat a few times then) And we all turn around-WHOOOOOO!

We’re marching to the drum We’re marching to the drum Hi ho the derry oh We’re marching to the drum And the drum says “STOP!” (repeat with running, jumping, creeping etc)

What are you wearing? What are you wearing? What are you wearing today today? What are you wearing? What are you wearing? What are you wearing today? If you’re wearing red then STAND UP If you’re wearing red then NOD YOUR HEAD If you’re wearing red then TURN AROUND If you’re wearing red then SIT BACK DOWN Repeat with: Blue — TOUCH YOUR SHOE Green — JUMP LIKE A JUMPING BEAN Pink — GIVE A WINK Black — PAT YOUR BACK White — FLY LIKE A BIRD IN FLIGHT Clothes — TOUCH YOUR NOSE

What shall we do with the tiny baby? What shall we do with the tiny baby? What shall we do with the tiny baby Early in the morning Roll her around and tickle her all over Roll her around and tickle her all over Roll her around and tickle her all over Early in the morning Heave ho and up she rises Heave ho and up she rises Heave ho and up she rises Early in the morning.

When the cows get up in the morning They always say good-day When the cows get up in the morning They always say good-day Moo moo moo! They always say good-day Moo moo moo! They always say good-day!

Where are the baby mice? Squeak squeak squeak! I cannot see them Peek peek peek Here they come From a hole in the wall 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — that’s all!

Where is Thumbkin, where is Thumbkin Here I am, here I am How are you today sir? Very well I thank you! Run away run away (Repeat with Pointer, Tallman, Ringman, Baby, end with “whole family”) Stay and play! Stay and play (clapping)

"Who's that tickling my back?" said the wall. "Me!" said the caterpillar, "I'm learning to crawl!"

Wind the bobbin up, wind the bobbin up Pull pull clap your hands Wind the bobbin up wind the bobbin up Pull pull clap your hands Point to the ceiling point to the floor Point to the window, point to the door Clap your hands together one two three Then put your hands upon your knees

Yo te amo, yo te amo All day long I'm going to sing my little song Yo te amo, yo te amo Baby I love you! Je t'aime je t'aime All day long I'm going to sing my little song Je t'aime je t'aime Baby I love you! (Repeat with other languages) 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 POP!

Zip, zip, zip, off it goes I see a baby without clothes Zip, zip, zip, what do I see Diaper goes on now, 1,2,3!

Zoom Zoom Zoom We’re going to the moon Zoom zoom zoom We’re going to the moon If you’d like to take a trip Climb aboard my rocket ship Zoom zoom zoom We’re going to the moon Countdown 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast-off!

Great CD’s for Baby Songs and Rhymes: A smooth road to London town by Kathy Reid Naiman (and several others by this singer) Singable songs for the very young by Raffi (and several others by this singer) Round and round the garden by John Feierabend (and 2 others by this singer) Sing along with Bob #1 & #2 by Bob McGrath Newborn and Toddler by Sara Hickman Playsongs by Sheena Roberts

Great songs for Toddlers on CD: Tickles and tunes More tickles and tunes Say hello to the morning A smooth road to London Town all by Kathy Reid Naiman

Round and round the garden Ride away on your horses Frog in the meadow all by J. Feierabend

Let’s play, Baby Beluga, Corner Grocery Store and others all by Raffi

Sing along with Bob 1 & 2 by Bob McGrath of Sesame Street

Playsongs (book & CD) by S. Roberts

Around the world by Jessi Colter

Toddler by Sara Hickman