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| Games with Rhyme 1. Ask your child to pick the odd non-rhyming word from a list of rhyming words that you say out loud. For example, cat, sat, mat, pot, rat, hat. 2. Play ‘I spy’ with rhyming words as clues. For example: “I spy with my little eye something that rhymes with mat.” The child must guess that you are looking at the hat. 3. Say a nursery rhyme that your child knows, but leave out the rhyming word and ask him to fill in the word you miss. For example: You say, “Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the The child must say “clock”. 4. Pick an object and see how many words you and your children can think of that rhyme with the name of the object. For example: Box — fox, locks, socks, rocks Rhythm Activities Ask the children to tap the rhythm of a song, rhyme or poem. They can clap, tap with an object like a spoon, play on a drum, and shake a shaker (or a bottle filled with rice). Help them to identify the accented beats. Preschool Fingerplays Children love fingerplay verses and rhymes as they combine words with actions, expressed by using their fingers and hands. These also provide the opportunity to increase the manual dexterity and coordination of children whilst encouraging them to use their imaginations. This Little Pig (use fingers or toes) This little pig went to market. This little pig stayed at home. This little pig had roast beef. This little pig had none And this little pig cried “Wee, wee,” All the way home. Five Little Mice (use fingers or toes) This little mousie peeped within This little mousie walked right in! This little mousie came to play, This little mousie ran away! This little mousie cried, “Dear me!” Dinner is done and it’s time for tea!” 1-2-3-4-5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive 1-2-3-4-5 Once I caught a fish alive 6-7-8-9-10 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 my right. Round and Round the Garden Round and round the garden (circle your finger on the palm of child’s hand) Goes the teddy bear One step, two steps (walk your fingers up her arm) Tickle him under there. (Tickle her armpit) Here’s the Church Here’s the church, and here’s the steeple Open the door and see all the people. Here’s the parson going upstairs, And here he is saying his prayers. Action Rhymes and Songs I’m a Little Popcorn (tune of I’m a Little Teapot) I’m a little popcorn in a pot (huddle in a ball) Heat me up and watch me pop (Jump up) When I am all white I am done Popping corn is lots of fun (Jump around) Fishing for Jesus Fishing for Jesus, (clasp hands together and do casting action from shoulder downwards) Fishing for Jesus, (repeat above) Fishing for Jesus everyday (repeat above) With a Bible and a prayer (open hands, like a book and then close as in prayer) Nothing can compare (with palms down swing hands across over each other x2) Fishing for Jesus everyday (clasp hands together and do casting action again) Incy,Wincy Spider Incy, wincy spider climbed the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. Out came the sunshine and dried up all the rain. Incy, wincy spider climbed up the spout again. Clap Handies Clap handies, clap handies for Daddy to come Daddy’s got sweeties and Mommy’s got none. Rock-A-Bye Baby Rock-a-bye baby, on the tree top When the wind blows, the cradle will rock When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall Down will come baby, cradle and all. Ring-A-Ring-o’Rosies Ring-a-ring-o’rosies A pocket full of posies A-tishoo, a-tishoo We all fall down. I’m a Little Teapot I’m a little teapot Short and stout Here’s my handle Here’s my spout When I see the teacups Hear me shout: “Pick me up and pour me out!” Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear (we usually play this in the pool - the kids love it) Teddy bear, teddy bear Turn around Teddy bear, teddy bear Touch the ground Teddy bear, teddy bear Climb the stairs Teddy bear, teddy bear Say your prayers Teddy bear, teddy bear Turn out the light Teddy bear, teddy bear Say good night The Wheels on the Bus The wheels on the bus go round and round Round and round, round and round The wheels on the bus go round and round All over town. The moms on the bus go natter, natter, natter ...etc The kids on the bus go wriggle, wriggle, wriggle ...etc The granny’s on the bus go knit, knit, knit etc Row, Row, Row your Boat Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream (Two children sit facing each other, with legs slightly bent in front of them and their feet touching each other. Hold each other’s hands and rock forwards and back in a rowing motion. ) Soldier, Soldier, Won’t You Marry Me? Soldier, soldier, won’t you marry me With your musket, fife and drum? Oh no sweet maid I cannot marry you For I have no hat to put on. So off she went to her grandfather’s chest And she brought him a hat of the very, very best, And she brought him a hat of the very, very best, And the soldier put it on! Soldier, soldier, won’t you marry me With your musket, fife and drum? Oh no sweet maid I cannot marry you For I have no coat to put on. So off she went to her grandfather’s chest And she brought him a coat of the very, very best, And she brought him a coat of the very, very best, And the soldier put it on! Repeat for Boots Final verse: Oh no, sweet maid, I cannot marry you, For I have a wife of my own! This is the Way the Ladies Ride This is the way the ladies ride, Nimble, nimble, nimble. This is the way the gentlemen ride, A gallop, a trot, a gallop a trot. This is the way the farmers ride, Joggety-jog, joggety-jog. And when they come to a hedge — they jump over! And when they come to a slippery space — They scramble, scramble, scramble, Tumble-down Dick! Girls and Boys, Come Out to Play Girls and boys come out to play The moon is shining bright as day. Leave your supper and leave your sleep, And come with your playfellows in the street. Come with a whoop and come with a call, Come with a good will, or come not at all. Come let us dance on the open green, And she who holds longest shall be our queen. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Here we go round the mulberry bush The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go round the mulberry bush On a cold and frosty morning. This is the way we wash our clothes, Wash our clothes, wash our clothes This is the way we wash our clothes, On a cold and frosty morning. The Grand old Duke of York 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. 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. Counting Rhymes Tea-time Rhymes I’m a Little Teapot — do the actions too I’m a little teapot short and stout Here’s my handle (place one hand on hip) Here’s my spout (bend other arm at elbow and wrist to make a spout) When I see the teacups Here I shout: “Pick me up and pour me out!” (bend over sideways towards the spout) Polly Put the Kettle On Polly put the kettle on Polly put the kettle on Polly put the kettle on We’ll all have tea. Sukie take it off again Sukie take it off again Sukie take it off again We’re all gone away. Wash the Dishes Wash the dishes, wipe the dishes Ring the bell for tea. Three good wishes, three good kisses, I will give to thee. One, Two, Three One, two, three I love coffee, And Billy loves tea. How good you be, One, two, three, I love coffee, And Billy loves tea. Bedtime Rhymes and Songs Baa, Baa Black Sheep 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. Little Bo-Peep Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep And doesn’t know where to find them. Leave them alone and they’ll come home, Bringing their tails behind them. Little Boy Blue Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn The cow’s in the meadow, the sheep’s in the corn Where is the little boy who looks after the sheep? He’s under the haystack, fast asleep. Pat-a-Cake 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 B And put it in the oven for Baby and me. Cobbler, Cobbler Cobbler cobbler, mend my shoe Get it done by half past two Do it neat and do it strong And I will pay you when it’s done. Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester Doctor Foster went to Gloucester In a shower of rain. He stepped in a puddle Right up to his middle And ne’er went there again. Goosey Goosey Gander Goosey, goosey gander Where shall I wander? Upstairs and downstairs And in my lady’s chamber. There I met a man, Who wouldn’t say his prayers. I took him by the left leg, And through him down the stairs. Horsey, Horsey Horsey, horsey don’t you stop Just let your feet go clippetty clop The tail goes swish and the wheels go round Giddy up, were homeward bound. My Grandfather’s Clock My grandfather’s clock Was too large for the shelf So it stood ninety years on the floor. It was taller by half Than the old man himself Though it weighed not a penny weight more. It was bought on the morn Of the day that he was born And was always his treasure and pride But it stopped short never to go again When the old man died. Ninety years without slumbering Tick tock tick tock Its life seconds numbering Tick tock tick tock It stopped short never to go again When the old man died. . Little Hen (a term of endearment for a daughter) I had a little hen, the prettiest ever seen, She washed up the dishes and kept the house clean. She went to the mill to fetch us some flour, And always got home in less than an hour. She baked me my bread, she brewed me my ale, She sat by the fire and told a fine tale! Hickety Pickety Hickety Pickety my black hen She lays eggs for gentlemen Sometimes nine and sometimes ten Hickety Pickety my black hen Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. As I was Going to St. Ives As I was going to St. Ives I met a man with seven wives Each wife had seven sacks Each sack had seven cats Each cat had seven kits Kits, cats, sacks and wives How many were going to St. Ives? (Answer: only one - I) I Hear Thunder I hear thunder, I hear thunder Hark don’t you? Hark don’t you? Pitter patter raindrops Pitter patter raindrops I’m wet though, I’m wet through! Jack and Jill Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after. Little Jack Horner Little Jack Horner sat in a corner Eating his Christmas pie. He stuck in his thumb And pulled out a plum And said: “What a good boy am I!” Jack Sprat Jack Sprat could eat no fat, His wife could eat no lean, And so between the two They licked the platter clean. Old King Cole Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he. He called for his pipe and his called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three. Leaves are Falling (to the tune of ‘7 hear thunder”) Leaves are falling Leaves are falling To the ground To the ground Look at all the colours Look at all the colours Red, yellow, brown Red, yellow, brown London Bridge London bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down London Bridge is falling down My fair lady Build it up with sticks and stones Stick and stones, sticks and stones Build it up with sticks and stones My fair lady. Mary Had a Little Lamb Mary had a little lamb Its fleece was white as snow And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day Which was against the rule. It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school. Mary Mary Quite Contrary Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. Old Mother Hubbard Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor dog a bone But when she got there The cupboard was bare And so the poor dog had none. Little Miss Muffet Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet Eating her curds and whey, There came a big spider, Who sat down beside her And frightened Miss Muffet away. Nellie the Elephant Nellie the Elephant Packed her trunk And trundled out of the jungle. Off she went with a trumpety trump Trump, trump, trump! The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe There was an old woman who lived in a shoe She had so many children, She didn’t know what to do She gave them some broth without any bread And spanked them all soundly and sent them to bed. In The Christian Mother Goose this rhyme has been altered to say that the old woman did give the children some bread and said “Thank you Lord Jesus” before sending her children to bed. Pease Porridge Hot Pease porridge hot Pease porridge cold Pease porridge in the pot Nine days old. Some like it hot Some like it cold Some like it in the pot Nine days old. I Love Little Pussy I love little Pussy, her coat is so warm And if I don’t hurt her, she’ll do me no harm. So I’ll not pull her tail, nor drive her away, But Pussy and I very gently will play. The Queen of Hearts The queen of hearts made some tarts All on a summer’s day. The knave of hearts stole the tarts And took them clean away. The king of hearts called for the tarts And beat the knave full sore. The knave of hearts brought back the tarts And vowed he’s steal no more. Pussy Cat Pussy cat, pussy cat Where have you been? I have been to London To visit the queen. Pussy cat, pussy cat What did you there? I frightened a little mouse under the chair. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Row, row, row, your boat Gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream. Rain rain go away Rain rain go away, Come again another day. Little Johnny wants to play; Rain, rain, go to Spain, Never show your face again! Way Down South Way down south, where bananas grow A grasshopper stepped on an elephant’s toe The elephant said, with tears in his eyes “Pick on someone your own size.” |
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