Songs and Rhymes Themes Index (Songs and rhymes follow index in alphabetical order) Resources: http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/storytime/index.html http://www.kididdles.com/ http://sillylibrarian.wordpress.com/ http://storytimepreschooltoddlers.blogspot.com/ http://bussongs.com/ http://www.geocities.com/mystorytime/ http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/storytimes.htm http://www.preschooleducation.com/song.shtml Songs and Rhymes by Theme Animals Alligator, Alligator Alligators in the Swamp All the Snakes Baa Baa Black Sheep Bingo The Elephant Goes Feathered Birds Five Enormous Dinosaurs Five Green and Speckled Frogs Five Hungry Chickens Five Little Ducks Five Little Fish Five Little Mice Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree Five Little Penguins Five Little Puppies Frisky Squirrel Gray Squirrel Head, Whiskers, Knees, and Tail I am a Snake I Caught a Fish I Had a Little Turtle I Have a Little Gator I’m Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor Once I Saw a Little Bird One Elephant Peekaboo Kangaroo! Silly Song S-N-A-K-E The Squirrel Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Three Baby Birds Two Little Blackbirds Web Footed Friends Actions Can You? Can You Move With Me? Cheek Chin Clap Your Hands Did You Ever See a Baby? Fields of Food Five Fingers Five Little Fingers Hands on Shoulders Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes Here are My Ears Here is the Sea Hide Your Eyes How to Get Rid of the Jiggle Worms I Bounce You Here If You’re Happy and You Know It I Have a Little Heart I’m a Little Teapot It’s March! Jack in the Box Kissing Rhyme Let’s Go Riding in an Elevator! The Merry Duke of York Moon Ride My Hands Upon My Head One Little Scarecrow Open Shut Them Pudding on the Plate Put Your Hands Up High Shake My Sillies Out Take Your Little Hands Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Ten Little Fingers Thank You This is Big, Big, Big This is the Way We… Tickle Bees Tiny Seeds Toast in the Toaster Touching Game The Waves in the Sea The Wheels on the Bus Wiggles Wiggle Your Fingers Zoom! Bugs Ants Go Marching Bugs Can You Move With Me? Insect Song Colors Color Rhyme Make a Rainbow Train Rhyme Counting One Elephant Feathered Birds Five Enormous Dinosaurs Five Fingers Five Green and Speckled Frogs Five Little Ducks Five Little Fish Five Little Mice Five Little Penguins Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree Ten Little Fingers Ten Little Monsters Dinosaurs Dino Pokey (see Dragon Pokey) Five Enormous Dinosaurs Dragons All Around the Castle Walls Baby Dragon Dragon Dance Dragon Pokey I’m a Little Dragon Farm Bingo Fields of Food One Little Scarecrow When I Went Into the Barnyard Food Fields of Food I Love Pizza Messy! Pudding on the Plate Toast in the Toaster Vegetable Song Greetings Goodbye Song Welcome Song Health Brush Your Teeth I’ve Been Brushing Holidays Catch Him if You Can (St. Patricks) Here’s a Valentine Just For You I’m a Little Groudhog I’m a Little Leprechaun Love, Love, Love Three Red Valentines Me Everyone of Us is Different Here are My Ears Me My Hands Upon My Head Monsters If You Ever See a Monster Monster, Monster Ten Little Monsters What Do Monsters Do? Ocean Five Little Fishes Here is the Sea I Caught a Fish Waves in the Sea People My Grandma and Grandpa Reading In My Storybook Read a Book Shapes The Shapes Silly Songs Down by the Bay Five Green and Speckled Frogs I’m Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor Shake My Sillies Out Silly Song Web Footed Friends Seasons/Months Chubby Little Snowman Five Little Penguins Holiday Dreams I am a Snowman I’m a Little Snowman It’s March! One Little Scarecrow The Snow Spring Wind This is the Way We Dress for Winter Tiny Seeds Watch the Snowflakes Winter is Coming Trains Down by the Station Train Rhyme Songs (alphabetical by title) All Around the Castle Walls (Tune: Pop Goes the Weasel) All around the castle walls, The knight chased the dragon. The knight thought it was all in fun. "Roar!" went the dragon. Alligator, Alligator Alligator, alligator turn around, Alligator, alligator touch the ground. Alligator, alligator chomp your jaws Alligator, alligator show your claws. Alligator, alligator get down low, Alligator, alligator move real slow. Alligator, alligator look up high Alligator, alligator say good-bye! Alligators in the Swamp (tune of London Bridge) Alligators in the swamp, in the swamp, in the swamp. Alligators in the swamp, living in the water. Alligators have sharp teeth, have sharp teeth, have sharp teeth. Alligators have sharp teeth, and chomp very hard. Alligators are very green, Very green, very green. Alligators are very green, and good swimmers too. All the Snakes (tune of London Bridge) All the snakes are slithering, slithering, slithering. All the snakes are slithering, across the grass. All the snakes make a hiss, makes a hiss, make a hiss. All the snakes make a hiss, and smile at the sun. Snakes smell with there tongues, With there tongues, with there tongues. Snakes smell with there tongues, and they can smell you! Ants Go Marching The ants go marching two by two, Hurrah! Hurrah! The ants go marching two by two, Hurrah! Hurrah! The ants go marching two by two The little one stopped to tie his shoe. They all go marching down to the ground, To get out of the rain! Other Verses: The ants go marching three by three... The little one stopped to climb a tree. The ants go marching four by four.... The little one stopped to shut the door.... The ants go marching five by five... The little one stopped to take a dive.... The ants go marching six by six.... The little one stopped to pick up sticks.... The ants go marching seven by seven.... The little one stopped to look to heaven... The ants go marching eight by eight... The little one stopped to shut the gate... The ants go marching nine by nine... The little one stopped to scratch his spine... The ants go marching ten by ten The little one stopped to say THE END! Baa Baa Black Sheep Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, Three bags full. One for my master, One for my dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane. Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, Three bags full! Baa baa white sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, Three bags full. One for my master, One for my dame, One for the little girl who lives down the lane. Baa baa white sheep Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, Three bags full! Baby Dragon (Act out with puppet) Baby Dragon counts to three Baby Dragon bends one knee Baby Dragon touches his toes Baby Dragon breathes through his nose (flame) Baby Dragon runs in place Baby Dragon makes a funny face Baby Dragon lies on the floor Baby Dragon starts to snore. Bathtime (Tune of Shoo Fly) Bathtime, no I won’t go, Bathtime, no I won’t go, Bathtime, no I won’t go, I won’t even wash my toe! Mom says I’m too dirty, Mom says I’m too dirty, Mom says I’m too dirty, But I won’t even wash my knee! Mom says I must get in, Mom says I must get in, Mom says I must get in, But I won’t even wash my chin! Mom says my bath is done, Mom says my bath is done, Mom says my bath is done, Do I have to get out? It’s so much fun! Bingo There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O! And Bingo was his name-o! Brush Your Teeth (Tune of Row, Row Row your Boat) Brush, brush, brush your teeth. At least two times a day. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, Fighting tooth decay. Floss, floss,floss your teeth. Every single day. Gently, gently, gently,gently, Whisking plaque away. Rinse, rinse, rinse your teeth Every single day. Swishing, swishing, swishing, swishing, Fighting tooth decay! Bugs (Tune of Frere Jacques) Big bugs, small bugs, big bugs, small bugs, See them crawl on the wall? Creepy, creepy, crawling, never, never falling. Bug, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs. Can You? Can you hop like a rabbit? Can you jump like a frog? Can you waddle like a duck? Can you wag your tail like a dog? Can you fly like a bird? Can you swim like a fish? Can you sit back down and be as still as this? Can you move with me? (Tune of 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? Catch Him If You Can (Tune of Muffin Man) Oh, have you seen a leprechaun, A leprechaun, a leprechaun? Oh, have you seen a leprechaun, Who comes from Ireland? Among the shamrocks he may hide, He may hide, he may hide. Among the shamrocks he may hide, So catch him if you can! Cheek, Chin Cheek, chin, cheek, chin cheek, chin, NOSE Cheek, chin, cheek, chin, Cheek, chin, TOES Cheek, chin, cheek, chin, UP BABY GOES! Chubby Little Snowman A chubby little snowman, Had a carrot nose. Along came a Bunny, And what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny, (Hold hands out for "chubby.") (Point to nose) (Hop like a bunny) (Shrug shoulders, hold out hands- palms up) (Rub stomach) Looking for his lunch. (Pretend to search) Ate that snowman's carrot nose, (Pretend to eat) Nibble, nibble, crunch!! Clap Your Hands Clap, clap, clap your hands, As slowly as you can… Clap, clap, clap your hands, As quickly as you can! Shake, shake, shake your hands… Roll, roll, roll your hands… Rub, rub, rub your hands…. Wave, wave, wave your hands… Color Rhyme by Jean Warren If your clothes have any red Put your finger on your head If your clothes have any blue Put your finger on your shoe. If your clothes have any green Wave your hand so you'll be seen If your clothes have any yellow, Smile like a happy fellow If your clothes have any brown, Turn your smile into a frown. If your clothes have any black, Put your hands behind your back. If your clothes have any white, Clap your hands with all your might. Did You Ever See a Baby? Did you ever see a baby, A baby, a baby, Did you ever see a baby Go this way and that? Go this way and that way, And that way and this way? Did you ever see a baby Go this way and that? Down by the Bay 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 pig dancing a jig?” Down by the bay! “Did you ever see a whale with a polka dot tail?” “Did you ever see a bear combing his hair?” “Did you ever see a moose kissing a goose?” “Did you ever see a bee with a sunburned knee?” Down by the Station Down by the station, Early in the morning, See the little puffer-bellies, All in a row. See the engine driver, Pull the little throttle. Puff, puff! Toot, toot! Off we go. Dragon Dance If you want to be a dragon, here's your chance 'Cause now you're doing the Dragon Dance! Stamp your feet, and give a great big ROAR Put your hands in the air – now put them on the floor "Princess better run, while you have the chance, Because we're all doing the dragon dance!" Dragon Pokey (Can also be Dino Pokey) You put your claws in, you take your claws out, You put your claws in and you scratch them all about! You do the Dragon Pokey and you turn yourself around, That’s what it’s all about! Feet in…. Stomp them all about Teeth in…. Chomp them all about Tail in… Swing it all about The Elephant Goes The elephant goes like this, like that He’s terribly big, And he’s terribly fat. He has no fingers, He has no toes, But goodness gracious, What a nose! (move slowly like an elephant) (reach arms up high) (reach arms out wide) (wiggle fingers) (wiggle toes) (point to nose) Everyone of Us is Different (Tune: Did you ever see a Lassie?) Everyone of us is different, We’re different, we’re different. Let’s celebrate the differences Between you and me. Our hair and our eyes, And our skin and our size, Let’s celebrate the differences Between you and me! Feathered Birds Five feathered birds sitting on the door; One flew away and then there were four. Four feathered birds singing in the tree, One flew away and then there were three. Three feathered birds looking at you, One flew away and then there were two. Two feathered birds sitting in the sun, One flew away and then there was one. One feathered bird looking like a hero, He flew away and now there are zero! Fields of Food Plow the fields Plant the seeds. Wait for the sun. And rain they need. Hoe the weeds. Watch the plants grow. Fields of food In long, long rows. (turn palm like ground being turned over) (pretend to plant) (make circle above head with hands) (flutter fingers like rain) (pretend to hoe) (cup hands together, move upward) (pretend to eat) (start with hands together, move outward) Five Enormous Dinosaurs Five enormous dinosaurs, Letting out a roar – One went away, and Then there were four. Four enormous dinosaurs, Crashing down a tree – One went away, and, Then there were three. Three enormous dinosaurs, Eating tiger stew – One went away, and, Then there were two. Two enormous dinosaurs, Trying to run – One ran away, and, Then there was one. One enormous dinosaur, Afraid to be a hero – He went away, and Then there was zero! Five Fingers Five fingers on this hand. Five fingers on that: A dear little nose. A mouth like a rose. Two cheeks so tiny and fat. Two eyes, two ears And ten little toes; That's the way the baby grows. hold up one hand hold up the other hand point to nose point to mouth point to each cheek point to each point to toes Five Green and Speckled Frogs Five green and speckled frogs, Sat on hollow log, Eating some most delicious bugs, Yum, yum! One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Then there were four more speckled frogs. Repeat, counting down until no more speckled frogs. Five Hungry Chickens Said the first little chicken With a queer little squirm, "I wish I could find A fat little worm" Said the next little chicken With an odd little shrug, "I wish I could find A fat little slug." Said the third little chicken, With a sharp little squeal "I wish I could find Some nice yellow meal." Said the fourth little chicken, With a small 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 here and scratch." Five Little Ducks Five little ducks went out one day Over the hills and far away. Mama duck called with a “Quack, quack, quack.” Four little ducks came swimming back Repeat, losing one more duck each time til you are left with one. Papa duck calls and “five little ducks came swimming back.” Five Little Fingers Five little fingers, Five little fingers, Five little fingers, Go clap, clap, clap. Point to the ceiling, Point to the floor, Now put them on your… HEAD! (Repeat, ending with other body parts) Five Little Fishes Five little fishes swimming in a pool. [Hold up five fingers.] First one said, "This pool is cool." [Hug self and shiver.] Second one said, "This pool is deep." [Point downward.] Third one said, "I think I'll sleep." [Close eyes and rest head on hands.] Fourth one said, "Let's swim and dip." [Do swimming and dipping motions.] Fifth one said, "I see a ship." [Look into distance with hand shading eyes.] The fisherman's line went splish, splish, splash, [Make fishing pole motions.] And away the five little fishes dashed. [Quickly put hands behind back.] Five Little Flowers One little flower growing just for you. [Hold up 1 finger.] Up came another and then there were two. [Hold up 2 fingers.] Two little flowers growing near a tree. Up came another and then there were three. [Hold up 3 fingers.] Three little flowers growing more and more. [Move hand up.] Up came another and then there were four [Hold up 4 fingers.] Four little flowers growing side by side. Up came another and then there were five. Five little flowers standing in the sun [Hold up 5 fingers.] See their heads nodding, bowing one by one [Bend fingers several times.] Down, down, down comes the gentle rain [Raise hands, wiggle fingers and lower hands.] And the 5 little flowers lift up their heads again [Hold up 5 fingers.] Five Little Mice (sung to Five Little Mice) Five little mice went out to play Through the fields and far away Mama mouse called with a “Squeak, squeak, squeak!” But one little mouse Played hide and seek. (hold up 5 fingers, wiggle them) (zig zag hand away from body) (thumb and forefinger together) (hold up 1 finger) (hide finger behind back) Repeat down to one, then: Five little mice played hide and seek Didn’t come home When their mama squeaked. But when the big cat Started to hiss, They ran home As quick as this! (hold up five fingers) (make claws with hands) (snap fingers) Five Little Penguins Five little penguins standing in a row. Hold up five fingers. Five little penguins standing in the snow. Brrr, it’s cold! I cannot stay! Hug self and shiver. And one little penguin waddled away! Waddle in place. Five Little Puppies Five little puppies were playing in the sun. [Hold up hands, fingers extended.] This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. [Bend down first finger.] This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. [Bend down second finger.] This one saw a pussycat, and he began to chase. [Bend down third finger.] This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round and round. [Bend down fourth finger.] This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. [Bend down thumb.] Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree Five little monkeys Swinging in a tree, Teasing Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me!” Along came the alligator, His mouth open wide and… Snapped that monkey down inside! Frisky Squirrel (Tune of The Merry 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. Goodbye Song (Tune of London Bridge) Now it’s time to say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye, Now it’s time to say goodbye, We’ll see you all next week! Gray Squirrel Gray squirrel, gray squirrel (stand with hands on bent knees) Swish your bushy tail. (wiggle your behind) Gray squirrel, gray squirrel (stand with hands on bent knees) Swish your bushy tail. (wiggle your behind) Wrinkle up your funny nose, (wrinkle nose) Hold an acorn in your toes, (pinch finger and thumb together) Gray squirrel, gray squirrel (stand with hands on bent knees) Swish your bushy tail. (wiggle your behind) Hands on Shoulders Hands on shoulders, hands on knees. Hands behind you, if you please; Touch your shoulders, now your nose, Now your hair and now your toes; Hands up high in the sky, Down at your sides, then hide your eyes ; Hands up high as before, Now clap your hands, one-two-three-four! Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb for baby version) Head and shoulders Knees and toes, Knees and toes, Knees and toes, Head and shoulders Knees and toes, Eyes and ears and mouth and nose! Head, Whiskers Knees and Tail Head, whiskers, knees and tail, knees and tail. Head, whiskers, knees and tail, knees and tail. And eyes, and ears, and mouth and nose. Head, whiskers, knees and tail, knees and tail. Here Are My Ears Here are my ears. Here is my nose. Here are my fingers. Here are my toes. Here are my eyes. Both open wide. Here is my mouth. With white teeth inside. Here is my tongue That helps me speak. Here is my chin And here are my cheeks. Here are my hands That help me play. Here are my feet For walking today. Here is the Sea Here is the sea, the wavy sea Here is my boat And here is me! All of the fishes Down below Wiggle their tails And away they go! Here’s a Valentine Just For You (Tune of Are You Sleeping?) Here’s a valentine, here’s a valentine, Just for you, just for you! It has hearts and roses, It has hearts and roses, Kisses, too; kisses, too! Hide Your Eyes (Tune: Farmer in the Dell) Can you hide your eyes? Can you hide your eyes? Yes you can, you surely can! You can hide your eyes! Can you hide your nose? Can you hide your nose? Yes you can, you surely can! You can hide your nose! (Wave hands up and down) (Cup hands like a boat) (Point to self) (Wiggle fingers) (Point down) (Wiggle fingers) (Wiggle fingers behind back) Can you hide your ears? Can you hide your ears? Yes you can, you surely can! You can hide your ears! Can you hide your toes? Can you hide your toes? Yes you can, you surely can! You can hide your toes! Holiday Dreams (Tune: Five Green and Speckled Frogs) Five little girls and boys, Dreaming of lovely toys, They know that Santa’s on his way. (Ho! Ho!) One child woke up and said, “I will get out of bed!” Now there are just four girls and boys. (Snore! Snore!) Keep counting down until there are zero girls and boys (Hooray!) How to Get Rid of the Jiggle Worms I bend right. I bend left. I shake my right foot. I shake my left foot. I shake my right hand. I shake my left hand. We shake our whole body. Hooray! The jiggle worms are gone! I Bounce You Here (Melissa Depper) I bounce you here I bounce you there I bounce you, bounce you everywhere! I tickle you here I tickle you there I tickle you, tickle you everywhere! I hug you here I hug you there I hug you, hug you everywhere! I Am a Snake …standing fingerplay activity I have no legs. I have no arms. (arms down close to body) I can take off my skin. (pretend to pull off skin) I wiggle my tongue. (like this wiggle tongue) I’m very, very thin. (hands on ribs, slide them down) I can open my mouth so wide. (open mouth) And eat my dinner whole. (rub tummy) I can curl up nice and tight, (squat down low) Or stretch out like a pole. (stretch up tall) I am a Snowman I am a Snowman, cold and white I stand so still through all the night With a carrot nose And head held high And a lump of coal to make each eye I have a muffler made of red And a stovepipe hat upon my head The sun is coming out! Oh no! I think it is time for me to go! Yesterday, I was so plump and round Now, I'm just a river on the ground! I Caught a Fish 12345 Once I caught a fish alive 6 7 8 9 10 Then I let him go again. Why did you let the fishy go? Because he bit my finger so! Which of your fingers did he bite? This little finger on my right! If you ever see a Monster (it’s easy, you just make faces with the kids) If you ever see a Monster A big ugly monster If you ever see a Monster (stand up tall) (point to nose) (hold head high) (point to each eye) (pretend to tie muffler) (place hands on top of head) (make circle over head with both arms) (start to sink to ground) (form large circle) (sink to floor) Here’s what you do! Make this face… And this face… And this face… And this face… If you ever see a monster Make sure you shout BOO!!! If You Love Me and You Know It (Tune of If your happy and you know it) If you love me and you know it, clap your hands. If you love me and you know it, clap your hands. If you love me and you know it, Then your face will surely show it. If you love me and you know it, clap your hands. Other Verses: Say "I Love you" Blow me a kiss Give me a hug If You’re Happy and You Know It 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, Then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it pat your knees… If you’re happy and you know it tap your nose… If you’re happy and you know it do all three… I had a Little Turtle I had a little turtle, He lived in a box. He swam in a puddle, 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, He caught the flea, He caught the minnow, But he couldn’t catch me! I have a little Gator I have a little gator, He lives in a box. He swam in a puddle, He climbed on some 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 couldn’t catch me! I Have a Little Heart I have a little heart, It goes thump, thump, thump. It keeps right on beating When I jump, jump, jump. I get a special feeling When I look at you, It makes me want to give you A kiss or two! I Love Pizza (Tune of Alouette) Chorus: I love pizza, yummy, yummy pizza. I love pizza. Yes I really do! I love pizza, yummy, yummy pizza. I love pizza. Do you love it too? Make the dough and spread it thin. Toss it up and make it spin. Spread it thin. Make it spin, Ohhhh…. Chorus Top with sausage, sauce, and cheese, Mushrooms, peppers, if you please. Sauce and cheese, peppers please, Ohhhh…. Chorus Any time of any day, “I want pizza” is what I say Any time, any day, Ohhhh….. I'm A Little Dragon (Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot") I'm a little dragon, strong and stout. Here is my tail and here is my snout. If you get me upset, you better watch out! I'll give you something to shout about! ROAR! I'm A Little Groundhog (Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot") I'm a little groudhog, Fat and brown. I live in my den Under the ground. If I see my shadow, Then I’ll know We’ll have six more Weeks of snow! I’m a Little Leprechaun (Tune of I’m a Little Teapot) I’m a little leprechaun Dressed in green, The tiniest man That you ever have seen. If you ever catch me, so it’s told I’ll give you my pot of gold! I'm a Little Snowman (Tune of I'm a Little Teapot) I'm a little Snowman, short and fat (hold out arms) Here is my tummy, and here is my hat. (point to tummy, point to head) Here are my eyes and mouth and nose. (point to each, in turn) I'm all snow from my head to my toes. (point to head, then to toes) I’m a Little Teapot I’m a little teapot Short and stout, Here is my handle, Here is my spout. When I get all steamed up Here me shout! Tip me over and pour me out! I’m a special teapot Yes that’s true, Let me show you What I can do! I can change my handle And my spout, Tip me over and pour me out! I’m Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor, I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor, I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor, And I don’t like it that much. Oh No No No it ate my toe toe toe. Oh gee gee gee it ate my knee knee knee. Oh my my my it ate my thigh thigh thigh. Oh fiddle fiddle fiddle it ate my middle middle middle. Oh heck heck heck it ate my neck neck neck. Oh dread dread dread it ate my head head head. I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor, And I don’t like it that much. In My Storybook (Tune of Farmer in the Dell) Come and take a look, In my storybook, There are friends galore And so much more In my storybook. You might find three little pigs, And a wolf who’s bad and big, A tortoise, a hare, A family of bears, In my storybook. You might find three billy goats, A girl with a red-hooded coat, A gingerbread man, Or Peter Pan, In my storybook! Insect Song (Tune of The Wheels on the Bus) The firefly at night goes blink blink blink Blink blink blink blink blink blink The firefly at night goes blink blink blink All day long. The bees in the flowers go buzz buzz buzz.... The ants in the grass go march march march... The crickets in the leaves go chirp chirp chirp... The caterpillar in the field goes creep creep creep.... It’s March! (Tune of The Ants Go Marching) Can you tell me what month it is? It’s March! It’s March! Can you tell me what month it is? It’s March! It’s March! Sometimes we sweat, And sometimes we freeze. It snows and melts, And there’s quite a breeze. And it blows us all around, And around, and around! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! I've Been Brushing (Tune of I've Been Working on the Railroad) I've been brushing with my toothbrush, Brushing everyday. I've been brushing with my toothbrush, It's how I fight decay. All my teeth are gonna sparkle, How proud I will be. Every time I want to smile, my Teeth will shine for me! Always brush your teeth, Every single day. Keep those cavities away! Use your brush and paste, Just the way you should, Keep your smile a looking good! I WENT TO VISIT A FARM ONE DAY I went to visit a farm one day, I saw a pig along the way, And what do you think I heard it say? Oink oink oink! Verse 2: horse ... neigh neigh neigh Verse 3: cat ... meow meow meow Verse 4: duck ... quack quack quack Verse 5: sheep ... Baa baa baa Verse 6: dog....bow wow wow etc. Jack in the Box (Tune: Here we go loop-di-loo) Jack in the box jump up, Jack in the box jump down, Jack in the box go hop, hop, hop, And turn yourself around! (Repeat) Kissing Rhyme Up, up, up In the sky like this Down, down, down For a great big kiss Up like this, Down for a kiss, You're a special baby. Let’s Go Riding in an Elevator! Let’s go riding in an elevator Let’s go riding in an elevator First floor Second floor Third floor Fourth floor Dooooowwwwwnnnn! (Repeat) Love, Love, Love (Tune of Three Blind Mice) Love, love, love; love, love, love. See how it grows, see how it grows. I love my friends and they love me, We love others and then, you see, There’s more than enough for a big family Love, love, love; love, love, love. Make a Rainbow (Tune to Skip to My Lou) Take some cherries; put them in a pot Stir them, stir them, stir them a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest RED - you ever did see!! Take an orange; put it in a pot Stir it, stir it, stir it a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest ORANGE - you ever did see!! Take a lemon; put it in a pot Stir it, stir it, stir it a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest YELLOW - you ever did see!! Take some limes; put them in a pot Stir them, stir them, stir them a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest GREEN - you ever did see!! Take some berries; put them in a pot Stir them, stir them, stir them a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest BLUE - you ever did see!! Take some grapes; put them in a pot Stir them, stir them, stir them a lot! Pour it out now; what will it be? The prettiest PURPLE - you ever did see!! Red and orange, yellow and greenBlue and purple colours are seen! Put them together; what will it be? The prettiest rainbow you ever did see!! Me I have ten little fingers, They all belong to me. (hold hands up) I can make them do things, Would you like to see? I can shut them up tight, (hands in fist) I can open them wide. (spread hands open) I can put them together, (clasp hands together) And I can make them hide. (hands behind back) I can fly them up high, (hands over head) I can fly them down low. (hands to knees) I can fold them together And hold them, just so. (fold hands in lap) The Merry Duke of York The merry Duke of York He had ten thousand men, He marched them up a great big hill And marched them down again. And when you’re up, you’re up, And when you’re down, you’re down, And when you’re only half-way up You’re neither up nor down! He rolled them over left, He rolled them over right, He rolled them over up-side down, Oh, what a funny sight! Messy! For my hungry, hungry baby Here are carrots, peas, and rice. Here’s some applesauce, too. It tastes very nice! A spoonful for my baby. A spoonful on the floor. A spoonful in your mouth, But your chin has more! Peas and carrots on the table! Rice on the chair! How did all that applesauce Get in your hair? Drink a little juice. Blow a bubble or two. You’re my funny, messy baby And I love you! Monster, Monster Monster, Monster, turn around Monster, Monster, touch the ground Monster, Monster, show your shoe Monster, Monster, How old are you? Monster, Monster, reach up high Monster, Monster, blinks you eyes Monster, Monster, slap your knees Monster, Monster, sit down please. Moon Ride Do you want to go up with me to the moon? Let’s get in our rocket ship and blast off soon! Faster and faster we reach the sky Isn’t it fun to be able to fly? We’re on the moon now, take a look! Sit back down and I’ll read you a book! My Grandma and Grandpa (point to kids, self, sky) (climb in ship, blast off) (jump, stretch, reach) (pretend to fly) (look around) (sit down) (Tune of I’m a Little Teapot) My grandma likes chicken, My grandpa likes steak, My grandma likes ice cream, My grandpa likes cake. Chorus: But there are some thing that they agree, They love each other and they love me! My grandma likes music, My grandpa likes books, My grandma likes to paint, My grandpa likes to cook. My grandma likes dogs, My grandpa likes cats. My grandma likes shoes, My grandpa likes hats. My grandma likes corn, My grandpa likes beans, My grandma likes yellow, My grandpa likes green. My Hands Upon My Head My Hands upon my head I place, On my shoulders on my face, On my knees, and at my side. Then behind me they will slide, Then I raise them up so high Till they nearly reach the sky Now I clap them -- one, two, three. Then I fold them silently. Once I Saw A Little Bird Once I saw a little bird Come hop, hop, hop. And I cried, “Little bird,” Will you stop, stop, stop?” I was going to the window To say “How do you do?” When he shook his little tail, And away he flew. One Elephant One elephant went out to play On a spider’s web one day. He had such enormous fun, He asked another elephant to come! Two elephants went out to play… Three elephants went out to play… Four elephants went out to play… Five elephants went out to play… One Little Scarecrow One little scarecrow To chase off the crows. When the wind blows This is how he goes: He flops to the left He flaps to the right He spins all around Oh, what a silly sight! (hold up one finger) (blow) (flop body to left) (flap arms to the right) (spin around) Open Shut Them Open, shut them, open shut them Give a little clap! Open, shut them, open shut them Put them in your lap! Creep them, creep them, creep them, creep them Right up to your chin Open up your little mouth, But do not let them in! Open, shut them, open shut them Give a little clap! Open, shut them, open shut them Put them in your lap! Creep them, creep them, creep them, creep them Right up to your nose! Creep them, creep them, creep them, creep them Right down to your toes! Roll them, roll them, roll them, roll them Roll them just like this Shake them, shake them, shake them, shake them Blow a little kiss! Peekaboo! (Tune of Frere Jacques) Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo, I see you, I see you! I see your little nose I see your little toes I see you! Peek-a-boo! Peekaboo, Kangaroo! Peekaboo, Kangaroo, Sitting next to Baby’s shoe. Peekaboo, little cat, Hiding under Baby’s hat. Peekaboo, panda bear, Are you cozy on that chair? Peekaboo, little mouse, Are you hiding in that house? Peekaboo, I see you, Mouse and cat and panda too. Someone’s missing! Who can it be? Open your eyes and then you’ll see! Peekaboo, Kangaroo! You were hiding, I found you! Pudding on the Plate Pudding on the plate, Pudding on the plate, Wibble wobble, Wibble wobble, Pudding on the plate! Candies in the jar, Candies in the jar, Shake them up, Shake them up, Candies in the jar! Candles on the cake, Candles on the cake, Blow them out, Blow them out, Candles on the cake! Put Your Hands Up High Put your hands up high, Roll them in the sky Put your hands down low Wiggle them very slow Put your hands out wide Wave them side to side Let your hands clap And put them in your lap! Read a Book (to the tune of Row, row, row your boat) Read, read, read a book Read along with me It's story time with all my friends At the Li-brar-y! Read, read, read a book Travel anywhere. World wide, you decide-A book will take you there. Read, read, read a book Beginning to the end. What a way to spend your day, A book's a special friend. Read, read, read some books, Read them everyday. Books are fun and make you smart, In every kind of way. Shake my sillies out I'm gonna shake, shake, shake my sillies out Shake, shake, shake my sillies out Shake, shake, shake my sillies out And wiggle my waggles away! -Clap my crazies out -Jump my jiggles out -Yawn my sleepies out -Shake my sillies out The Shapes (tune of London Bridge) All the squares have four sides, have four sides, have four sides. All the squares have four sides, and this one is red. A triangle has three sides, Has three sides, has three sides. A triangle has three sides and this one is green. All the circles are very round, Very round, very round. All the circles are very round. and this one is brown. Rectangles are extra tall Extra tall. Extra tall. rectangles are extra tall And this one is blue. Diamond shapes are very sharp, Very sharp, very sharp. Diamond Shapes are very sharp and this one is white. Silly Song (tune of If You’re Happy and You Know It) There’s a [quack, quack] on my [back], on my [back]. There’s a [quack, quack] on my [back], on my [back]. Yes, it’s on my [back], you see. What a silly place to be! There’s a [quack, quack] on my [back], on my [back]. What’s on my [back]? A [duck]! A moo moo on my shoe… A neigh neigh on my nose… A tweet tweet on my tummy… A cluck cluck on my chin… S-N-A-K-E (tune of Bingo) I had a snake he was so fast as fast as snakes can be! S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, he is my favorite snake! I had a snake he was so green as green as snakes can be! S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, he is my favorite snake! I had a snake he waved goodbye he waved goodbye to me! S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, he is my favorite snake! The Snow … standing fingerplay activity The snow is falling down from the sky! We have to put on our warm hats. The snow is all over the ground! Let’s walk very carefully. Let’s put on our snow shoes. The cold wind is blowing! Let’s put on our heavy jackets. The snow is so thick! Can you stomp in the snow? Can you jump in it? Can you make snowballs and throw them? Something in My Pocket There’s something in my pocket, Could it be a moose? Could it be a train with A bell and a caboose? Could it be a snake or Some icky, sticky glue? Right here in my pocket Is a KISS just for you! Spring Wind The spring wind is a funny thing, Sometimes it roars, sometimes it sings. Sometimes it is a gentle breeze That softly sways the growing trees Sometimes the wind blows so hard, I hide And stay far away from it, safe inside! The Squirrel Whisky, frisky, Hippity hop, Up he goes To the tree top! Whirly, twirly, Round and round, Down he scampers To the ground. Furly, curly, What a tail! Tall as a feather, Broad as a sail! Where’s his supper? In the shell; Snappity, crackity, Out it fell! Storytime Announcement (tune: Yankee Doodle) Please turn down your cell phones now, So they will not distract us. Please join along and sing the songs, (make appropriate sounds) (blow gently) (sway arms slowly) (blow hard, hands over eyes) (hug self) It always helps to practice. Storytime can help us read. Storytime, our brains will feed. Storytime is lots of fun! Storytime’s for everyone. (Submitted by Mary Binda, Augusta County (VA) Public Library) Take Your Little Hands Take your little hands and go clap, clap, clap, Clap, clap, clap, Clap, clap, clap, Take your little hands and go clap, clap, clap, Clap along with me! Take your little toes and go tap, tap, tap… Make your little eyes go blink, blink, blink…. Take your little nose and go wiggle, wiggle, wiggle… Take your little tongue and go nyah, nyah, nyah… Take your little feet and go hop, hop, hop…. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear 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 touch your nose Teddy bear, teddy bear dance on your toes! Teddy bear, teddy bear give a kiss Teddy bear, teddy bear hop like this! Teddy bear, teddy bear reach up high Teddy bear, teddy bear wave goodbye! Ten Little Fingers 1 little, 2 little, 3 little fingers, 4 little, 5 little, 6 little fingers, 7 little, 8 little, 9 little fingers, 10 little fingers on my hands! They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together 10 little fingers on my hands! They clap and they clap and they clap all together… They wave and they wave and they wave all together… Ten Little Monsters One little, two little, three little, Monsters Four little, five little, six little, Monsters Seven little, eight little, nine little, Monsters Ten Monsters can’t scare me. Ten little, nine little, eight little, Monsters Seven little, six little, five little, Monsters Four little, three little, two little, Monsters One Monster can’t scare me. Thank You My hands say thank you With a clap, clap, clap. My feet say thank you With a tap, tap, tap. Clap, clap, clap. Tap, tap, tap. I turn around, Touch the ground, And with a bow, I say…. Thank you, now! This is the Way We… This is the way we clap our hands, Clap our hands, clap our hands, This is the way we clap our hands, So early in the morning! This is the way we stomp our feet… This is the way we reach and stretch… This is the way we turn around…. This is Big, Big, Big (Melissa Depper) This is big big big This is small small small This is short short short This is tall tall tall This is fast fast fast This is slow slow slow This is yes yes yes This is no no no! Hold arms out to side Cup hands together Hold hands palms facing each other Reach one hand above head Circle fists quickly Circle fists slowly Nod Shake head This is the Way We Dress For Winter (tune of The Mulberry Bush) This is the way we dress for winter, Dress for winter, dress for winter. This is the way we dress for winter, Because it’s cold outside. We’ll wear pants and jackets today jackets today, jackets today. We’ll wear pants and jackets today, Because it’s cold outside. Three Baby Birds Three baby birds sitting in their nest Waiting for their mother, and taking a rest Said the first little bird with a peep cheep peep I wish I could eat a little brown seed Said the second little bird with a peep cheep peep I wish I could fly among the trees Said the third little bird with a peep cheep peep I wish I could build my own little nest Back flew the mother with a worm in her beak And she fed her babies and put them to sleep Three Red Valentines (Tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat) Three red valentines, Each one with a bow. Pretty and shiny and lacy too, Standing in a row. Tickle Bees Here is the beehive, But where are the bees? They’re hiding inside Where no one can see! Here they come buzzing Out of the hive! 1…2…3…4…5! Tickle bees!!!! (tickle baby) Tiny Seeds Tiny seed planted just right, (tuck into a ball) Not a breath of air, not a ray of light. Rain falls slowly to and fro, And now the seed begins to grow. (begin to unfold) Slowly reaching for the light, With all its energy, all its might. The little seed’s work is almost done, To grow up tall and face the sun. (stand up tall with arms stretched out) Toast in the Toaster I’m toast in the toaster I’m getting very hot Tick tock, Tick tock, Up I pop! Now the second piece of toast… (Repeat) Touching Game Wiggle your fingers; touch your chin. That’s the way the game begins. Touch your eyes; touch your knees. Now pretend you’re going to sneeze. Touch your hair; touch one ear. Touch your two pink lips right here. Touch your nose; touch your toes. Turn around and sit right down. Touch your elbows where they bend, That’s the way this touch game ends. Train Rhyme (tune "This Old Man") This little train, painted black, It comes chugging down the track with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted blue, It has seats for me and you with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted green, it's the fanciest train I've seen, with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted yellow, It rocks and shakes like a bowl of jello, with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted pink, It flies past you in a blink, with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted grey, It takes you places far away with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This little train, painted white, It goes chugging out of sight, with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. This caboose, it is red, It will take you home to bed with a choo-choo, toot-toot, hear the whistle blow. This little train goes chugging home. Two Little Blackbirds Two little blackbirds [Wiggle both hands.] Sitting on a hill [Wiggle right hand.] One named Jack One named Jill. [Wiggle left hand.] Fly away Jack [Hide right hand behind back.] Fly away Jill [Hide left hand behind back.] Come back Jack [Bring right hand back.] Come back Jill. [Bring left hand back.] The Vegetable Song (Tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) 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. Watch the Snowflakes (tune of Frere Jacques) Watch the snowflakes, watch the snowflakes (flutter hands) Floating down, floating down Oh, so very slowly Oh, so very slowly All the way down (hands at sides) To the ground. Waves in the Sea (Tune: "Wheels on the Bus") The waves on the sea go up and down, [Raise and lower arms.] Up and down, up and down, The waves on the sea go up and down All day long. The shark in the sea goes snap snap snap.. [Clap your hands.] The fish in the sea go swish swish swish.. [Swish back and forth.] The boats in the sea go toot toot toot... [Make blowing horn motion.] Web Footed Friends Be kind to your web-footed friends For a duck may be somebody’s mother, Be kind to your friends in the swamp Where the weather is always damp. You may think that this is the end, Well it is, but to prove we’re all liars, We’re going to sing it again, Only this time we’ll sing a little higher. (repeat) You may think that this is the end…. Well you’re right! Welcome Song (Tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) Welcome, welcome, everyone, Now you’re here, we’ll have some fun. First we’ll clap our hands just so, Then we’ll bend and touch our toes; Welcome, welcome, everyone, Now you’re here, we’ll have some fun! What Do Monsters Do? What do monsters do? They stretch and touch their toes. What do monsters do? They comb their purple hair. What do monsters do? They stick out their green tongues. What do monsters do? They brush their teeth with a broom. What do monsters do? They rub their yellow eyes. What do monsters do? They wiggle their orange ears. Boy, am I glad that I’m not a monster! 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 through the town. The wipers on the bus go “Swish, swish, swish” The horn on the bus goes “Beep, beep, beep” The kids on the bus go up and down When I Went Into the Barnyard (tune of The Bear Went Over the Mountain) When I went into the barnyard, When I went into the barnyard, When I went into the barnyard, What do you think I saw? I saw a cow and her baby, I saw a cow and her baby, I saw a cow and her baby, And what do you think I heard? I saw some little pink piglets… I saw a big, fat turkey…. I saw a fluffy, white sheep…. I saw an old, grey donkey… Wiggles (Tune of The Bear Went Over the Mountain) My hands are starting to wiggle, My hands are starting to wiggle, My hands are starting to wiggle, And so is the rest of me! My shoulders… My ears… My toes… My knees… Wiggle Your Fingers Wiggle your fingers, waggle your toes, Blink your eyes and pinch your nose! Count your fingers from one to ten, Clap your hands and start again! Wiggle your fingers, waggle your toes, Blink your eyes and pinch your nose! Count your fingers from one to ten, Clap your hands and that’s the end! Winter is Coming (tune of The Muffin Man) Can you feel the wind blow cold? The wind blow cold? The wind blow cold? Can you feel the wind blow cold? Winters coming soon. Zoom! 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 the rocket ship! Zoom, zoom, zoom, We’re going to the moon! 5…4…3…2…1… ZOOM!!!!!!!