Nursery Rhymes

Repertoire for Teachers

Selected and Organized by

Selma Mourawww.educacaobilingue.com

Nursery Rhymes by theme

Transi'onsMy  two  hands 49Cleanup  song 18Down  by  the  sta'on 21Reach  for  the  sky 58Walking  walking 81

Circle  TimeCircle  Time 16Eny,  meny,  mine  moo 23Goodbye 26Good  Morning 27Mister  Sun 48Point  to  the  ceiling 56Rise  and  shine 59

Ea'ngApples  and  bananas 6

MovementClap  your  hands  and  touch  the  floor 17Head  and  shoulders 32Hockey  pockey 34Jimmy  crack  corn 38Looby  Loo 44My  two  hands 49Reach  for  the  sky 58Ring  around  the  rosy 60Row  your  boat 61

FriendshipAll  together  now   5

Happy  Family 31Happy  classroom 32The  more  we  get  together 72We’re  all  the  same 82We’re  happy  you’re  here  today 83You  are  my  sunshine 86

MathDays  of  the  week 20Fish  Alive 24Five  hundred  miles 25Hickory  dickory  dock 33One  elephant  went  out  to  play 53One,  two,  buckle  my  shoe 54One  man  went  to  mow 55This  old  man 74Star  shining 64Ten  fingers 67Ten  liXle  indians 68The  ants  go  marching 70

AnimalsBaa,  baa  black  sheepEentsy  Weentsy  Spider 22Fish  Alive 24Grandpa’s  farm 29LiXle  green  frog 40LiXle  Peter  Rabbit 42Mary  had  a  liXle  lamb 45Old  Mc  Donald 51One  elephant  went  out  to  play 53The  ants  go  marching 70Three  blind  mice 75Three  liXle  monkeys 76Two  liXle  black  birds 80

Transporta'onsDown  by  the  sta'on 21The  wheels  on  the  bus 73

ClassicsAll  the  preXy  liXle  horses 4Clemen'ne 19Humpty  Dumpty 35Jack  and  Jill 37Jingle  Bells 39London  Bridge 43Mary  had  a  liXle  lamb 45Oh,  Susanna! 50Ring  around  the  rosy 60

Recommended  for  ToddlersAll  the  preXy  liXle  horses 4Bumblebee 15Circle  Time 16Eentsy  Weentsy  Spider 22Happy  Family 31Head  and  shoulders 32Humpty  Dumpty 35LiXle  green  frog 40LiXle  Miss  Muffet 41Mary,  Mary,  quite  contrary 46Mister  Sun 48Rise  and  shine 59Row  your  boat 61Star  light,  star  bright 65Three  liXle  monkeys 76Twinkle,  twinkle 79Two  liXle  black  birds 80

Recommended  for  3  year  old  childrenBig  bad  wolf 10

Bumblebee 15Circle  Time 16Clap  your  hands  and  touch  the  floor 17Cleanup  song 18Down  by  the  sta'on 21Eentsy  Weentsy  Spider 22Eny,  meny,  mine  moo 23If  you’re  happy 30Happy  classroom 32Head  and  shoulders 32Looby  Loo 44Humpty  Dumpty 35Mary,  Mary,  quite  contrary 46My  two  hands 49One,  two,  buckle  my  shoe 54Reach  for  the  sky 58Rise  and  shine 59Ring  around  the  rosy 60Teddy  bear 66Ten  fingers 67The  alphabet  song 69The  wheels  on  the  bus 73Two  liXle  black  birds 80Walking  walking 81

Recommended  for  4  year  old  childrenBingo 12Boys  and  girls  come  out  to  play 13Brother  John 14Circle  Time 16Clap  your  hands  and  touch  the  floor 17Cleanup  song 18Days  of  the  week 20Fish  Alive 24Grandpa’s  farm 29If  you’re  happy 30

Hickory  dickory  dock 33Hockey  pockey 34LiXle  Peter  Rabbit 42Old  Mc  Donald 51One  elephant  went  out  to  play 53One  man  went  to  mow 55Polly  put  the  keXle  on 57Ten  liXle  indians 68The  finger  band 71The  more  we  get  together 72We’re  all  the  same 82Where’s  thumbkin? 85You  are  my  sunshine 86

Recommended  for  5  year  old  childrenA  'sket,  a  tasket 2All  together  now 5Billy  boy 11Cleanup  song 18Clemen'ne 19Days  of  the  week 20Hickory  dickory  dock 33Jack  and  Jill 37Jimmy  crack  corn 38Mary  had  a  liXle  lamb 45Miss  Polly 47We’re  happy  you’re  here  today 83

Recommended  for  6-­‐7  year  old  childrenA  hun'ng  we  will  go 1Apples  and  bananas 6A  sailor  went  to  sea 7Bingo 12London  Bridge 43Oh,  Susanna! 50This  old  man 74

The  ants  go  marching 70Three  blind  mice 75Throw  the  bean  bag 77What  are  liXle  boys  made  of? 84

1.A hunting we will go

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,Heigh ho, the dairy-o, a hunting we will go!A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,We’ll catch a fox and put him in a box,And then we’ll let him go!

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,Heigh ho, the dairy-o, a hunting we will go!A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,We’ll catch a fish and put him on a dish,And then we’ll let him go!

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,Heigh ho, the dairy-o, a hunting we will go!A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,We’ll catch a bear and cut his hair,And then we’ll let him go!

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,Heigh ho, the dairy-o, a hunting we will go!A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,We’ll catch a pig and dance a little jig,And then we’ll let him go!

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,Heigh ho, the dairy-o, a hunting we will go!A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go,We’ll catch a giraffe and make him laugh,And then we’ll let him go!

2.A tisket, a tasket

A-tisket a-tasket,A green and yellow basket.I wrote a letter to my love,And on the way I dropped it.I dropped it, I dropped it,And on the way I dropped it.A little boy (girl) picked it up,And put it in his (her) pocket.

3.All night, all day

All nigh, all dayAngels watching over me, my LordAll night, all dayAngels watching over me

When at night I go to sleepAngels watching over me, my LordPray the Lord my soul to keepAngels watching over me 

4.All the Pretty Little Horses

Hush-a-bye, don’t you cryGo to sleepy little babyWhen you wake you shall haveAlll the pretty little horses

Blacks and bays, dapples and greysCoach and six-a-little horses

Hush –a-bye, don’t you cry,Do to sleepy little babyWhen you wake you shall haveAll the pretty little horses. 

5.All together now (The Beatles)

One, two, three, four, Can  I  have  a  little  more ?Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, I  love  youA,  B,  C,  D,  Can  I  have  my  friends  to  tea ?E,  F,  G,  H,  I,  J,  I  love  you

Oh,  Oh,  Oh,  Oh,  sail  the  shipOh,  Oh,  Oh,  jump  the  treeOh,  Oh,  Oh,  skip  the  ropeOh,  Oh,  Oh,  look  at  me !

All  together  now, All together now

6.Apples and bananas

I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananasI like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas

Now change the vowel sound to A:I like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-naysI like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-nays

Now change the vowel sound to E:I like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and bee-nee-neesI like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and bee-nee-nees

Now change the vowel sound to I:I like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and bi-ni-nisI like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and bi-ni-nis

Now change the vowel sound to O:I like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and bo-no-nosI like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and bo-no-nos

7.A sailor went to sea

A sailor went to sea, sea, seaTo see what he could see see seeBut all that he could see see seeWas the bottom of the deep blue sea sea sea

8.Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool?Yes sir,  yes sir, Three bags full

One for my master, and one for my dameAnd one for the little boy who lives down the lane 

9.Barney’s Song

Barney is a dinosaur from our imaginationAnd when the story starts we call a dinosaur sensation

Barney’s friends are big and smallThey come from lots of placesAfter school they meet to playAnd sing with happy faces

Barney comes to play with usWhenever we may need himBarney can be your friend tooIf you just make believe him!

10.Big Bad Wolf

Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf,Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad WolfWho’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, Shalalalala

11.Billy Boy

Where have you been all the day, Billy Boy, Billy Boy?Where have you been all the day, Charming Billy?I have been to seek a wife, she´s the idol of my lifeShe´s a young thing and cannot leave her mother

12.Bingo

There was a farmer who had a dogAnd Bingo was his name ohB – I – N – G – O,  B – I – N – G – O, B – I – N – G – O, and Bingo was his name so.

13.Boys and girs come out to play

Boys and girls, come out to play,The moon doth shine as bright as day.Leave your supper, and leave your sleep,And join your playfellows in the street.Come with a whoop, and come with a call,Come with a good will or come not at all.Up the ladder and down the wall,A penny loaf will serve us all.

14.Brother John

Are you sleeping, are you sleepingBrother John, brother John?Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringingDing, dang, dong, ding, dang, dong

15.Bumblebee

Oh, I’m bringing home my baby bumblebeeWon’t my mommy be so proud of me?Oh, i’m bringing home my baby bumblebeeOh! It stung me!Fly away, bumblebee!

16.Circle-Time Song

(Tune: This Old Man)

Circle time, circle timeIt’s a very special time!Let’s go to the carpetAnd we’ll have some funCircle time for everyone 

17.Clap your hands and touch the floor

One two, three, fourClap your hands and touch the floorFive, six, seven, eightHurry, children, don’t be lateCount your fingers, nine, tenNow let’s count them all again 

18.Cleanup Song(Tune: The farmer in the dell)

Everyone, clean upEveryone, clean upHeigh-ho, way to goEveryone, clean up

The blocks go on the shelfThe blocks go on the shelfHeigh-ho, way to goThe blocks go on the shelf

Now the room is cleanNow the room is cleanHeigh-ho, way to goNow the room is clean

We are going to tidy upWe are going to tidy upTidy uo, tidy uoWe are going to tidy up

To keep our classroom cleanWe all put our things awayOur things away. Our things awayWe all put our things awayAnd now our classroom’s clean

 

19.Clementine

In a cabin, by a canyon, excavating for a mineWas a miner, fourty niner, and his daughter Clementine

Oh, my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling ClementineYou are lost and gone forever, dreadful sorry, Clementine

Light she was, like a fairy,and her shoes were number nineHerring boxes without topses sandals were for Clementine

Oh, my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling ClementineYou are lost and gone forever, dreadful sorry, Clementine

20.Days of the Week

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayThursday, Friday, Saturday. 

21.Down by the Station

Down by the station early in the morningSee the little puffer bellies all in a rowSee the engine driver pull the little handle“Chug, chug, toot, toot!” Off we go! 

22.Eentsy Weentsy Spider The eentsy, weentsy spider went up the water spoutDown came the rain and washed the spider outOut came he sun and dried up all the rainAnd the eentsy, weentsy spider went up the spout again

23.Eny, meny, mine moo

Eny, meny, mine mooGot the tiger by the toeIf he hollows let him goEny meny, mine moo!

24.Fish Alive

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish aliveSix, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go away

Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger ohWhich finger did it bite? This little finger on the right.

25.Five hundred miles

If you miss the train I’m on you will not know that I´m goneYou can hear the whistle blow Five hundred milesFive hundred miles, (4x)You can hear the whistle blow five hundred miles

26.Goodbye

Now it’s time for so longSo let’s sing one more songThanks for doing your partYou sure are smartWe can do anythingThat we wanna do! 

27.Good Morning

Morning is hereSurprise, surpriseTime to get upArise, arise!

Get yourself readyTo start your dayIt’s gonna be suchA special day

Get yourself upBend out of bedEven though you haveA sleepy head

Get yourself dressedAnd wash your faceRun to the kitchenGet your breakfast place

28.Good Night

Good night baby, good night babyGood night baby, it’s time to go to bed

Merrily we roll along, roll along, roll alongMerrily we roll along as off to bed we go. 

29.Grandpa’s farm

We’re on the way, we’re on the way,On the way to Grandpa’s farmWe’re on the way, we’re on the way,On the way to Grandpa’s farm

Down in Grandpa’s farm there is a little brown cow*Down in Grandpa’s farm there is a little brown cow

The cow, it makes a sound like this: “moo, moo”The cow, it makes a sound like this: “moo, moo”

(* yellow duck, black horse, grey dog, etc) 

30.If you’re Happy

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsIf you’re happy and you know it,  and you really wanna show itIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands

If you’re mad and you know it,  stomp your feetIf you’re mad and you know it,  stomp your feetIf you’re mad and you know it,  and you really wanna show itIf you’re mad and you know it, stomp your feet

If you’re happy and you know it, shout hurray!If you’re happy and you know it, shout hurray!If you’re happy and you know it, and you really wanna show itIf you’re happy and you know it, shout hurray

If you’re sad and you know it, sit and cryIf you’re sad and you know it, sit and cryIf you’re sad and you know it, and you really wanna show itIf you’re sad and you know it, sit and cry 

31.Happy Classroom

Here we are another dayTo be together, sing and playAll my friends are here with meAnd it’s where i wanna be

Here we are in a happy classroomHappy classroom, happy classroomHere we are in a happy classroomHappy classroom, happy classroom

32.Happy Family

I love you, you love me, We’re a happy familyWith a great big hug and a kiss from me to youWon’t you say you love me too? 

33.Head and shoulders

Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,

Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,

Eyes and ears and mouth and noseknees and toes, knees and toes,

34.Hickory, Dickory Dock

Hickory, Dickory Dock,the mouse went up the clockThe clock strikes one, the mouse ran down,Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory, Dickory Dock,the mouse went up the clockThe clock strikes two, the mouse says:”Boo!”,Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory, Dickory Dock,the mouse went up the clockThe clock strikes three, the mouse says: “Gee!” Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory, Dickory Dock, the mouse went up the clockThe clock strikes four, the mouse says: “No more!” Hickory Dickory Dock

35.Hokey Pokey

You put your right hand in,You put your right hand outYou put your right hand in,And you shake it all aboutYou do the hockey pockeyAnd you turn yourself aroundThat’s what it is all about!*(arm, foot, head, tongue, hair, etc) 

36.Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wallHumpty Dumpty had a great fallAll the king’s horsesAnd all the king’s menCouldn’t put Humpty together again

37.Hush, Little Baby

Hush little baby, don’t say a wordPapa’s gonna buy you a mocking bird

If that mocking bird don’t singPapa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring

If that diamond ring turns brassPapa’s gonna buy you a looking glass

If that looking glass gets brokePapa’s gonna buy you a billy goat.

If that billy goat don’t pullPapa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull

If that cart and bull turn over,Papa’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover

If that dog named Rover don’t barkPapa’s gonna buy you a horse and cart

If that horse and cart fall downYou’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town. 

38.Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of waterJack went down and broke his crow and Jill came thumbling after

Then up got Jack and said to Jill as in his arms he took her“Brush off that dirt for you’re not hurt let’s fetch that pail of water”

So Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch that pail of waterAnd took it home to mother dear who thanked her son and daughter.

39.Jimmy Crack Corn

Jimmy crack corn and I don’t careJimmy crack corn and I don’t careJimmy crack corn and I don’t careMy master’s gone away

Right hand up and I don’t careRight hand up and I don’t careRight hand up and I don’t careMy master’s gone away

*Left hand up, both hands up 

40.Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleighAnd for all the places we goLaughing all the way

Bells on Bob’s tail ringMaking spirits brightOh what fun it is to ride and singA sleigh song tonigh!

Oh, Jingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh

41.Little Green Frog

“Gung, gung”, went the little green frog one day“Gung, gung”, went the little green frog“Gung, gung”, went the little green frog one dayAnd his eyes went “aah, aah, gung” 

42.Little Miss Muffet

Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffetEating her curds and wheyThere came a big spider and sat down beside herAnd frightened Miss Muffet away

43.Little Peter Rabbit

Little Peter Rabbit had a fly upon his earLittle Peter Rabbit had a fly upon his earLittle Peter Rabbit had a fly upon his earAnd he flicked it ‘til it flew away 

44.London Bridge

London bridge is falling down,Falling down, falling down,London bridge is falling down,My fair lady.

Build it up with wood and clay,Wood and clay, wood and clay,Build it up with wood and clay,My fair lady.

Wood and clay will wash away,Wash away, wash away,Wood and clay will wash away,My fair lady.

Build it up with bricks and mortar,Bricks and mortar, bricks and mortar,Build it up with bricks and mortar,My fair lady.

Bricks and mortar will not stay,Will not stay, will not stay,Bricks and mortar will not stay,My fair lady.

Build it up with iron and steel,Iron and steel, iron and steel,Build it up with iron and steel,My fair lady.

Iron and steel will bend and bow,Bend and bow, bend and bow,

Iron and steel will bend and bow,My fair lady.

Build it up with silver and gold,Silver and gold, silver and gold,Build it up with silver and gold,My fair lady.

Silver and gold will be stolen away,Stolen away, stolen away,Silver and gold will be stolen away,My fair lady.

Set a man to watch all nigh,Watch all night, watch all night,Set a man to watch all night,My fair lady.

Suppose the man should fall asleep,Fall asleep, fall asleep,Suppose the man should fall asleep?My fair lady.

Give him a pipe to smoke all night,Smoke all night, smoke all night,Give him a pipe to smoke all night,My fair lady

45.Looby Loo Here we go Looby Loo,Here we go Looby LightHere we go Looby Loo,All on a Saturday night

You put your right hand in,You put your right hand outYou give your right handA shake, shake, shakeAnd turn yourself about

* left hand, right foot,left foot, head, whole self 

46.Mary had a little lamb Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lambMary had a little lamb, Its fleece as white as snow

And everywhere that Mary went,Mary went, Mary wentAnd everywhere that Mary wentthe lamb was sure to go

It followed her to school one day,school one day, school one dayIt followed her to school one day,which was against the rules

It made the children laugh and play,laugh and play, laugh and playIt made the children laugh and playto see a lamb at school

Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lambMary had a little lamb, its fleece as white as snow.  

47.Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, how does your garden grow?Silver bells and cockle-shells, and pretty maids in a row.

48.Miss Polly

Miss Polly had a dollyWho was sick, sick, sick,So she called for the doctorTo be quick, quick, quick;

The doctor cameWith his bag and his hat,And he knocked at the doorWith a rat-a-tat-tat.

He looked at the dollyAnd he shook his head,And he said “Miss Polly,Put her straight to bed.”

He wrote out a paperFor a pill, pill, pill,“That’ll make her better,Yes it will, will, will!”

49.Mister Sun

Hey Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden SunPlease, shine down on meHey Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden SunHide behind the trees

These little children are asking youTo come out then we can play with youHey Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden SunPlease, shine down on me!

50.My two hands go clap, clap, clapSung to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

(All Standing)

Two little hands go clap, clap, clap, Two little feet go tap, tap, tap, Two little hands go thump, thump, thump (fists against floor) Two little feet go jump, jump, jump

One little body turns around, One little child sits quietly down.

51.Oh, Susanna!

I come from AlabamaWith my banjo on my kneeI’m going to Louisiana,My true love for to see

It rained all nightThe day I leftThe weather it was dryThe sun so hot,I froze to deathSusanna, don’t you cry

Oh, Susanna,Oh don’t you cry for meFor I come from AlabamaWith my banjo on my knee

I had a dream the other nightWhen everything was stillI thought I saw SusannaA-coming down the hillThe buckwheat cakeWas in her mouthThe tear was in her eyeSays I, I’m coming from the southSusanna, don’t you cry

Oh, Susanna,Oh don’t you cry for meFor I come from AlabamaWith my banjo on my knee

52.Old Mc Donald 

Old Mac Donald had a farm, E –I –E –I O!And on his farm he had a cow, E –I –E –I O!With a moo moo here, and a moo moo thereHere a moo, there a mooEverywhere a moo mooOld Mac Donald had a farm, E –I –E –I O!

53.Old Mother Hubbard

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboardTo take her poor dog a boneBut when she got there the cupboard was bare,And so the poor dog had none 

54.One elephant went out to play

One elephant went out to playOut on a spider’s web one dayHe had such enourmous funHe called for another elephant to come*Two elephants, three elephants…

55.One, two, buckle my shoe

One, two, buckle my shoeThree, four, shut the doorFive, six, pick up sticksSeven, eight, lay them straightNine, ten, a big fat hen.

56.One man went to mow

One man went to mow,he went to mow a meadowOne man and his dogwent to mow a meadow (Continue until five) 

57.Point to the ceiling

Point to the ceiling, point to the floorPoint to the window and point to the doorClap your hands together, one, two, threePut your hands upon your knees

58.Polly put the kettle on

Polly put the kettle on, kettle on, kettle onPolly put the kettle on, we’ll all have tea

Sukey, take it off again, off again, off againSukey, take it off again, they’ve all gone away

Polly put the kettle on, kettle on, kettle onPolly put the kettle on, we’ll all have tea

59.Reach for the sky

Clap your hands, touch your toesTurn around and put your finger on your noseFlap your arms, jump up highWiggle your fingers and reach for the sky 

60.Rise and shine

Rise and shine and sing out this morning, morningStretch up now and sing out this morning, morningProud and tall now (clap)Sing out this morning, morningHappy to be here! 

61.Ring around the rosy

Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posiesAshes, ashes, we all fall down

The cow is in the meadow eating buttercupsAshes, ashes, we all stand up 

62.Row your boat

Row, row, row your boatGently down the streamMerrily, merrily, merrily, merrilyLife is but a dreamRow, row, row your boatGently down the streamIf you see a crocodileDon’t forget to scream: Ah!

63.Simple Simon

Simple Simon met a pieman going to the fairSaid Simple Simon to the pieman “let me taste your ware”

Said the pieman unto Simon:“Show me first your penny”Said Simple Simon to the pieman: “Sir, I haven´t any”

64.Sleep, Baby, Sleep

Sleep, baby, sleepYour father tends the sheepYour mother shakes the dremland treeDown falls a little dream for theeSleep, baby, sleep

65.Star shining

Star shining number,Number one, number two, number three, good LordBye an’ bye, bye an’ bye, Bye an’ bye, good Lord, bye an’ bye

Star shining number,Number four, number five, number six, good LordBye an’ bye, bye an’ bye, Bye an’ bye, good Lord, bye an’ bye

Star shining number,Number seven, number eight, number nine, good LordBye an’ bye, bye an’ bye, Bye an’ bye, good Lord, bye an’ bye

 

66.Star Light, Star Bright

Star light, star brightfirst star I see tonightI wish I may, I wish I mightHave the wish I wish tonight!

67.Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn aroundTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the groundTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear,show your dirty shoesTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear, that will do!

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, go upstairsTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say your prayersTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear, switch off the lightsTeddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say goodnight

68.Ten fingers

I’ve got ten fingers, I’ve got ten toesTwo eyes, two ears, but just one nose

69.Ten Little Indians

One little, two little, three little indiansFour  little, five little, six little indiansSeven little, eight little, nine little indiansTen little indian boys

70.The Alphabet Song

A – B – C – D, E – F – GH – I – J – K – L – M – N – O – PQ – R – S,  T – U – V,   W – X,  Y – ZNow I know my ABCs,tell me what you think of me!

71.The ants go marching

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching one by one,The little one stops to suck his thumbAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching two by two,The little one stops to tie his shoeAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching three by three,The little one stops to climb a treeAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching four by four,The little one stops to shut the doorAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching five by five,The little one stops to take a diveAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching six by six,The little one stops to pick up sticks

And they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching seven by seven,The little one stops to go to heavenAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching eight by eight,The little one stops to shut the gateAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching nine by nine,The little one stops to scratch his spineAnd they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrahThe ants go marching ten by ten,The little one stops to say “THE END”And they all go marching down around the townBOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

72.The Finger Band

The Finger Band has come to townCome to town, come to townThe Finger Band has come to townSo early in the morning

The Finger Band can play the drumsPlay the drums, play the drumsThe Finger Band can play the drumsSo early in the morning

* Flute, tamborine, triangle, rattle, clarinet,trumpet, violin, trombone, piano, guitar, etc.The Finger Band has gone away… 

73.The more we get together

The more we get together, together, togetherThe more we get together the happier we’ll be!

For your friends are my friendsAnd my friends are your friendsThe more we get together, together, togetherThe more we get together the happier we’ll be! 

74.The wheels on the bus

The wheels on the bus go round and roundRound and round, round and roundThe wheels on the bus go round and roundAll around the town

The people on the bus go up and downUp and down, up and downThe people on the bus go up and downAll around the town

The babies on the bus go wah, wah, wahWah wah wah, wah wah wahThe babies on the bus go wah wah wahAll around the town

The momies on the bus go shh shh shhshh shh shh, shh shh shhThe momies on the bus go sh sh shAll around the town  

75.This Old Man

This old man, he played oneHe played nick-nack on my thumbWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played twoHe played nick-nack on my shoeWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played threeHe played nick-nack on my kneeWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played fourHe played nick-nack on my on my doorWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played fiveHe played nick-nack on my hiveWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played sixHe played nick-nack on my sticksWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a bone

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played sevenHe played nick-nack on my heavenWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played eightHe played nick-nack on my gateWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played nineHe played nick-nack on my spineWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played tenHe played nick-nack once againWith a nick-nack paddy whack, give a dog a boneThis old man came rolling home.

76.Three blind mice

Three blind mice,Three blind miceSee how they run,See how they run!

They all ran afterThe farmer’s wifeShe cut off their tailsWith a carving knife

Did you ever seeSuch a sight in your lifeAs three blind mice? 

77.Three Little Monkeys

Three little monkeys jumping on the bedOne fell off and bumped his headMamma called the doctor and the doctor said:“No more monkeys jumping on that bed!”

Two little monkeys… One little monkey …

78.Throw the bean bag

Throw the bean bag and catchTurn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stampThrow the bean bag and catchTurn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp

Put it on your head and walk around the roomPut it on your head and walk around the room

Throw the bean bag and catchTurn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stampThrow the bean bag and catchTurn around, turn around, stamp, stamp, stamp

Put it on your head and walk around the roomPut it on your head and walk around the room

Put it on your shoulderPut it on your elbowPut it on your kneePut it on your back nowPut it on your stomachPut it on your fingerPut it on your footPut it on your arm now

Put it on your head and walk around the roomPut it on your head and walk around the room

79.To market To market, to market, to buy a fat pigHome again, home again, Jiggerty jig

To market, to market, to buy a big plumHome again, home again, market is done!

80.Twinkle, twinkle

Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you areUp above the world so highLike a diamond in the skyTwinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are

81.Two Little Blackbirds

Two little blackbirds sitting on a hillOne named Jack and one named JillFly away Jack, fly away JillCome back Jack, come back Jill.

82.Walking, walking

Walking, walking, walking, walkingHop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hopRunning, running, running, running, running, runningNow let’s stop, now let’s stop! 

83.We’re all the same

(Tune: My Bonnie)

In our class we have many childrenWe’re different but really the sameIn our class we have many childrenAnd we know every person by name

But inside, inside, yes in our heartsWe’re the same, the sameInside, inside,Inside all our hearts we’re the same. 

84.We’re happy you’re here today

Say doo a doo, tra la la, yo roo lay, sha na naHi dee hi, how do you doIt’s all a funny way to say we’re glad you’re here today!

Now give yourself a pad on the backReach out and shake your own handGive a gentle squeeze to say you’re pleasedWe’re so happy you’re here todayWe’re so happy you’re here today

Say fee fi fo, fidle ee dee, shoo bee doo, galee geeSkeeza maroo and hi to youNow turn and face someone and say we’re glad you’re here today

And give someone a pad on the backReach out and shake the handGive a gentle squeeze to say you’re pleasedWe’re so happy you’re here todayWe’re so happy you’re here today 

85.What are little boys made of?

What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of?Frogs and snails, and puppy dog’s tailsThat’s what little boys are made of

What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of?Sugar and spice and everything niceThat’s what little girls are made of

86.Where is Thumbkin?

Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin?Here I am! Here I am!How are you today, Sir?Very well and thank youRun away, run away

*Pointer, Tall Man, Ring Man, Baby, All the Men

87.You are my Sunshine

You are my  sunshine, my only sunshineYou make me happy when stars are greyYou’ll never know girl / boy how much I love youPlease don’t take my sunshine away  

88.Willaby, Wallaby

Willaby, wallaby wooan elephant sat on you. Willaby, wallaby weean elephant sat on me. Willaby, wallaby wustinan elephant sat on Justin. Willaby, Wallaby Wamelaan elephant sat on Pamela

*replace by student’s name

89.I'll Plant a Little Seed

Sung to "I'm a Little Teapot"

I'll plant a little seed in the dark, dark ground. Out comes the yellow sun, big and round. Down comes the cool rain, soft and slow. Up comes the little seed, grow, grow, grow!

90.Five Little Monkeys

Five little monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing Mr. Alligator, "you can't catch me, you can't catch me!" Along comes Mr. Alligator, quiet as can be And he SNAPS that monkey right out of that tree! (repeat down to no more monkeys.)

91.Open Shut Them

Open, shut them, open, shut them; give a little clap, clap, clap. Open, shut them, open, shut them; lay them in your lap, lap, lap. Creep them, crawl them, creep them, crawl them; right up to your chin. Open wide your little mouth, but, do not let them in.

92.Who Ate the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

Who ate the cookies from the cookie jar?  (leader) ________ ate the cookies from the cookie jar.  (designate a child to select) Who Me!    (child) Yes You!  (group) Couldn’t Be!   (child) Then Who!  (group) The “accused” child  selects the next child.

93.I Am SpecialSung to “Frére Jacques”

I am special, I am special, If you look, you will see. Someone very special, someone very special, That is me, that is me.

94.Pop goes the weasel

Round and round the cobbler's benchThe monkey chased the weasel,The monkey thought 'twas all in funPop! Goes the weasel.

A penny for a spool of threadA penny for a needle,That's the way the money goes,Pop! Goes the weasel.

A half a pound of tupenny rice,A half a pound of treacle.Mix it up and make it nice,Pop! Goes the weasel.

Up and down the London road,In and out of the Eagle,That's the way the money goes,Pop! Goes the weasel.

I've no time to plead and pine,I've no time to wheedle,Kiss me quick and then I'm gonePop! Goes the weasel.

95.There was an old lady who swallowed a fly

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly,I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a spider,that wiggled and wiggled and tickled inside her.She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly.I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a bird.How absurd to swallow a bird.She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,that wiggled and wiggled and tickled inside her.She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly.I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a cat.Imagine that, she swallowed a cat.She swallowed the cat to catch the bird.She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,that wiggled and wiggled and tickled inside her.She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly.I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a dog.My what a hog, to swallow a dog.She swallowed the dog to catch the cat.She swallowed the cat, to catch the bird,She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,that wiggled and wiggled and tickled inside her.She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly.I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a cow.I don't know how she swallowed a cow.She swallowed the cow to catch the dog.She swallowed the dog, to catch the cat.She swallowed the cat to catch the bird.She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,that wiggled and wiggled and tickled inside her.She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.I don't know why she swallowed the flyI guess she'll die. I know an old lady who swallowed a horse... She's dead of course!

96.There was an 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;Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.

97.Shoo fly, don't bother me.

Shoo fly, don't bother me.Shoo fly, don't bother me.Shoo fly, don't bother me.For I belong to somebody.

I feel, I feelI feel like a morning star.I feel, I feelI feel like a morning star.