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Here is a directory of the songs and rhymes you’ll see in Toddler and Preschool Time. Everything is collected and alphabetized under a common theme. We’ll be adding to this collection as time passes so check back often for new resources!
All About Me
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Knees and Toes!
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Knees and Toes!
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose –
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Knees and Toes!
I Take Care of Me
I take care of me, I take care of me,
I am growing up so I take care of me.
Repeat with:
I can wash my hands…
I can brush my teeth…
I can dress myself…
I can get my rest…
Stretching Time
Cover those eyes
And rub that nose
Shake that head!
And touch those toes
Reach those hands high
And clap out loud!|
Stretch all those muscles
And take a nice, big bow.
This Is Me
This is the circle that is my head
(make large circle with both hands)
This is my mouth with which words are said
(point to mouth)
These are my eyes with which I see
(point to eyes)
This is my nose that’s a part of me
(point to nose)
This is the hair that grows on my head
(point to hair)
And this is my hat all pretty and red
(place hands on head, fingers pointing up and touching)
This Is The Way…
This is the way we wash our hands,
Wash our hands, wash our hands
This is the way we wash our hands,
So early in the morning.
Additional verses:
Wash our face… Gently rub cheeks.
Brush our hair… Gently stroke hair.
Give a kiss… Give a kiss!
Two Little Eyes
Two little eyes to look around. (Point to eyes.)
Two little ears to hear each sound. (Touch ears.)
One little nose to smell what’s sweet. (Touch nose and take a deep breath.)
And one little mouth that likes to eat. (Touch mouth.)
YUM! (Rub tummy)
Animals
A Jungle Walk
Let’s go for a jungle walk (beckon with hand)
And listen to the animals talk, (cup hand behind ear)
Grab your binoculars and we’re on our way! (hold binoculars up with both hands)
A Little Turtle
I had a little turtle. (Cup your hand slightly to make a shell.)
He lived inside a box. (Cover the shell with your other hand.)
He swam in the water. (Move both arms as if swimming.)
And he climbed on the rocks. (Move both arms as if climbing.)
He snapped at a mosquito. (Make a snapping motion with one hand.)
He snapped at a flea. (Snap again.)
He snapped at a minnow. (Snap again.)
And he snapped at me. (Snap again.)
He caught the mosquito. (Snatch the imaginary bug and eat it.)
He caught the flea. (Same as above.)
He caught the minnow. (Again.)
But he didn’t catch me! (Point to yourself.)
The Elephant’s Trunk
The 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!!!
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.]
Have You Heard The Mouse?
Have you heard the mouse,
(Use your extended pointer finger to be the mouse)
Creeping around the house?
(Creep finger around in front of you)
Creep, creep, creep, creep, Ekkkkk!
(Run mouse away under arm on Ekkk!)
I’m a Lion
I love to sleep out in the sun. (rest cheek on folded hands.)
And chase other animals just for fun. (run in place.)
In all the jungle, I’m Number One. (hold up pointer finger.)
I’m a lion! (roar)
Itsy Bitsy Spider
The itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed 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 itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again!
My Little Kitty
Here comes my little cat,
(Point to side, move hand to chest)
With a pitter, patter, pat, pat, pat!
(Hold hands as paws, tiptoe in place)
First she stretches from here to there,
(Hold hands as paws, bend over, then straighten up)
Then she jumps up with her tail in the air.
(Still with paws, jump up)
Gently she lands on my lap,
(Squat down, put hands in lap)
And settles down for a nice long nap.
(Still squatting, place hands together by cheek, resting head)
The Nest
Three little eggs sitting in a nest
I watch and wait to see what’s next
Crackle, crackle, crackle, what do I see?
One, two, three little bluebirds as cute as can be!
Puppies and Kittens
One little, two little, three little kittens (count 3 fingers)
Were napping in the sun. (rest head on hands)
One little, two little, three little puppies (count 3 fingers)
Said “Come on, let’s have some fun.” (wring hands)
Up to the kittens the puppies went creeping (creep)
As quiet as could be. (put forefinger to mouth)
Then “WOOF!” said the puppies (surprise hands)|
And off went the kittens (run in place)
Scampering up a tall tree!
Puppy’s Doghouse
This is puppy’s doghouse. (hands form peak over head)
This is puppy’s bed. (hands out like cradle)
This is puppy’s bowl of food (cup hands)
So he can be fed. (make slurping motion)
This is puppy’s collar (encircle neck with fingers)
With his name upon it, too (nod)
Now take a stick and throw it! (throwing motion)
He’ll bring it back to you. (clap hands)
Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty
Soft kitty, warm kitty
Little ball of fur.
Pretty kitty, sleepy kitty
Purr, purr, purr!
Ten Little Puppies
Ten little puppies went out one day
To dig in the dirt and jump and play.
Five were tired and five were not,
But at supper time they ate a lot!
Ten little puppies went out one night
Five were black and five were white.
The five black pups played hide and seek
While the five white pups all tried to peek!
Two Little Blackbirds
Two little blackbirds
Sat upon a wall
One named Peter
The other named Paul
Fly away Peter!
Fly away Paul!
Come back Peter!
Come back Paul!
Two Little Fishes
Two little fishes side by side. (hold up two hands)
Swim through the water. (swimming motion)
Swim through the tide. (swimming motion)
They don’t need a motor. (shake head)
And they don’t need a sail. (shake head)
They just wiggle their fins. (wiggle hands at side)
And wiggle their tails. (wiggle hands behind your back)
When Cows Get Up In The Morning
When cows get up in the morning they always say, “Good day!”
When cows get up in the morning they always say, “Good day!”
“Moo, moo, moo, moo!” That’s the way they say “Good day!”
“Moo, moo, moo, moo!” that’s they way they say “Good day!”
Repeat with:
Pigs, Sheep, and Ducks
Bedtime
Before I Jump Into Bed At Night
Before I jump into bed at night (jump)
Before my mom turns out the light (switch off light)
I put my shoes together (fists together)
So they can talk at night (hands make talking motion)
I’m sure they would be lonesome (frown)
If I tossed them here and there (toss!)
So I put them close together (fists together)
For they’re a friendly pair.
Going to Bed
After I run and play all day (run in place)
After I put my toys away (pretend to put away)
This little child is going to bed (point to self)
Down on the pillow goes my head. (rest head on hands)
I wrap myself in the covers tight, (wrap arms )
And this is the way I sleep all night. (close eyes, snore)
When It’s Bedtime
When it’s bedtime
When it’s bedtime
Rest your legs, rest your legs
Rest your legs my children
Rest your legs my children
Rest your legs, rest your legs
Repeat with arms
Repeat with head
Clothes
Here Are Grandma’s Glasses
Here are Grandma’s glasses.
(fingers circle eyes)
Here is Grandma’s hat.
(place hat on head)
This is how she folds her hands
(fold hands)
And lays them in her lap.
(put hands in lap)
Here are Grandpa’s glasses.
(fingers circle eyes)
Here is Grandpa’s hat.
(place hat on head)
This is how he folds his arms,
(fold arms)
Just like that!
This Is The Way
This is the way we put on our pants,
Put on our pants, put on our pants
This is the way we put on our pants,
So early in the morning.
Additional verses:
Put on our shirt
Put on our socks
Put on our shoes
Colors
Do You Know The Rainbow Colors?
Do you know the rainbow colors,
Rainbow colors, rainbow colors?
Do you know the rainbow colors,
Do you know their names?
Repeat with: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
Emotions
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,
and you really want to show it,
If you’re HAPPY and you know it, clap your hands.
Family
My Family
This is mama, kind and dear.
[Point to thumb.]
This is papa, standing near.
[Point to pointer finger.]
This is brother, see how tall!
[Point to middle finger.]
This is sister, not so tall.
[Point to ring finger.]
This is baby, sweet and small.
[Point to little finger.]
These the family one and all!
[Wiggle all fingers.]
Food
Harvest Time
Pick the corn and pick the beans,
Pick the squash and other greens.
Pick the apples off the tree,
Then come and share a feast with me.
Bring your family out to play,
We will have a wonderful Day.
Making Cookie Dough
I am making cookie dough
Round and round the beaters go
(make round and round motion)
Add some flour from a cup
(pretend to pour)
Stir and stir the batter up
(pretend to stir)
Roll them, and cut them, nice and neat
(roll hands, pretend to cut)
Put them on a cookie sheet
(pretend to lay out cookies)
Bake them and count them 123
(count with fingers)
And serve them to your friends for tea!
Way Up in the Apple Tree
Way up high in the apple tree, (Raise arms overhead.)
Two little apples smiled at me. (Make hands into fists and shake.)
I shook the tree as hard as I could. (Mime shaking tree.)
Down came the apples and mmmmm! (Lower fists to the ground.)
Were they good! (Rub tummy.)
Friends
We Play Together
I have a friend who lives near me,
(point to another person)
We play together happily.
(point to your smile)
We ride bikes or play tag,
(pretend to ride a bike and tag a neighbor)
Read a book or throw a ball
(make hands like a book and toss a ball)
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
You Are My Best Friend
You are my best friend,
My very best friend,
You make me happy,
Everyday,
You share your great snacks,
You share your best toys,
So please don’t take
My best friend away.
Greetings and Goodbyes
Clap Your Hands
Clap your hands (clap, clap)
Clap your hands (clap, clap)
Everybody clap your hands
Clap your hands, clap your hands,
Clap your hands, clap your hands,
Everybody clap your hands!
Repeat and:
Stomp your feet
Brush your teeth
Wave goodbye!
The Goodbye Song
See you later alligator
After a while crocodile
When we get together
It really makes me smile
We’ll see each other next time
More stories, songs, and rhymes
This is our goodbye song
Let’s sing it one more time!
Wave High
Wave up high, wave down low,
Oh look, it’s time, we’ve got to go.
Wave your elbows, wave your toes,
Wave your tongue, wave your nose.
Wave your knees, wave your lips,
Blow a kiss with fingertips.
Wave your ears, wave your hair,
Wave your belly, and your derriere.
Wave your chin, wave your eyes,
Wave your hand and say goodbye!
Homes
Here is the Beehive
Here is the beehive,
But where are the bees?
They’re hiding inside,
Where nobody sees.
Watch them come out of the hive.
1-2-3-4-5.
Bzzzzzzz!
Here is a Nest for a Robin.
Here is a nest for a robin.
(cup hands)
Here is a hive for a bee.
(make fist with one hand, wrap other hand around it)
Here is a hole for a bunny
(make circle with arms)
And here is a house for me.
(put arms above head with fingers touching at an angle)
Step In and Out the Front Door
Step in and out the front door
Step in and out the front door
Step in and out the front door
Then make a doorbell sound. (“ding dong”)
Jump in and out the back door. (3x)
Then turn yourself around
Step in and out the front door (3x)
Then sit yourself right down.
Movement
Shake Your Sillies Out
Gotta shake, shake, shake your sillies out!
Shake, shake, shake your sillies out!
Shake, shake, shake your sillies out!
Wiggle all the waggles away.
Repeat with:
Clap the crazies out
Jump the jiggles out
Yawn the sleepies out
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Turn around,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, On your toes,
Teddy bear, teddy bear Touch your nose.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Touch your head,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Go to bed.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Say good-night,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Turn out the light.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Wake up now,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, Take a bow.
Numbers
The Ants Go Marching
The ants go marching one by one.
Hurrah, Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one.
Hurrah, Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one.
The little one stops to suck his thumb.
And they all go marching down to the ground,
To get out of the rain -
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
2 = tie his shoe 3 = climb a tree 4 = shut the door 5 = take a dive
Big Fat Hen
One, two, buckle my shoe
(count and touch shoe)
Three, four, shut the door
(count and open and close hands)
Five, six, pick up sticks
(count and pick up pretend sticks off floor)
Seven, eight, lay them straight
(count and pretend to spread out sticks)
Nine, ten, a big fat hen
(count and make a large circle in front of tummy)
Nursery Rhymes and Songs
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Do your ears hang low? (circle hands down from each ear)
Do they wobble to and fro? (sway hands from side to side)
Can you tie them in a knot? (make knot-tying actions)
Can you tie them in a bow? (make bow-tying actions)
Can you toss them over your shoulder? (toss them over one shoulder)
Like a regimental soldier? (salute/march)
Do your ears hang low? (circle hands down from each ear)
Hey Diddle Diddle
Hey, diddle, diddle!
The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
The little dog laughed
To see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Hickory Dickory Dock
Hickory Dickory Dock!
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one
The mouse ran down
Hickory Dickory Dock.
Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Oh where, oh where has my little dog gone?
Oh where, oh where can he be?
With his ears cut short,
And his tail cut long,
Oh where, oh where can he be?
Spelling
BINGO
There was a farmer who 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!
Repeat, replacing letters with claps.|
…*clap*-I-N-G-O…
…*clap* *clap* N-G-O…
Toys
Big Red Balloon
I had a red balloon so I blew and blew, (Put fist up to mouth blow)
‘Til it got so big and fat and grew and grew and grew. (spread rounded arms)
I kept it in the air and never let it drop, (bat balloon in air)
Until one day it just went POP! (clap!)
Five Toys in the Bed
Five toys in the bed and the Teddy Bear said,
Move over, I’m crowded
So they all rolled over and 1 fell out
Uh-oh!
Four toys in the bed and the Teddy Bear said…
Three toys…
Two toys…
One toy in the bed and the Teddy Bear said,
I’m lonely, I’m lonely
So they all came back (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
And they went to sleep!
Funny Puppet Clown
I’m a funny little puppet clown.
(Bend at knees)
When my strings move up and down.
(Bounce up and down)
First, I’ll stand up.
(Stand up straight)
Then I’ll fall down.
(Fall to the floor)
I’m a funny little puppet clown.
Here Is Baby’s Ball
Here is Baby’s ball. (make imaginary ball)
Big and soft and round.
Here is Baby’s hammer. (pound fist on an open hand)
See how it can pound.
Here is baby’s trumpet (pretend to play trumpet)
Tootle-tootle-too!
Here is Baby’s favorite game. (play peek-a-boo)
It’s called Peek-a-Boo!
Jack In The Box
Jack in the box
Jack in the box
Sits so still. (Crouch down with hands over head)
Will he come out?
YES HE WILL! (Jump up and shout)
Weather
If All The Raindrops
If all the raindrops were lemondrops and gum drops,
Oh, what a rain that would be!
I’d stand outside with my mouth open wide,|
AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH
–If all the raindrops were lemondrops and gum drops,
Oh what a rain that would be!
Repeat
. . . Ice cream and lollipops
. . . Pizza and soda pop
The Playful Wind
The wind came out to play today
It blew the clouds out of its way
It blew the leaves and away they flew
And it blew my hair all around too!
Rain
Rain on the green grass (touch the floor)
Rain on the trees (bend arms like a tree)
Rain on the rooftops (make a roof with arms)
But not on me (point to yourself)
Rain Is Falling Down
The rain is falling down (Wiggle fingers up high)
Splash! (Clap your legs thighs with your hands)
Pitter patter, pitter patter (Clap hands gently)
The rain is falling down (Wiggle fingers in front of you)
Splash! (Clap your legs with your hands)
Sister Rain and Brother Wind
(Looking out a window)
It’s warm and cozy here,
(Make cozy arms)
And on the windowpane,
(Outline window in air)
The pitter patter sounds so clear,
(tap fingers on shoes)
The song of Sister Rain.
(Make “Shhhh” sound)
Outside the trees bend low,
(Bend to touch ground)
Like birds that flap their wings,
(Flap arms like wings)
And Brother Wind is dancing so,
(Wave arms like wind)
While Sister Rain just sings
(Make “Shhhh” sound)
