Annie-pops Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi - am curious to know which are your children's favourite finger/ action rhymes or songs. Ours always enjoy Tommy Thumb, Sleeping Bunnies, Jack in the Box ..etc etc Can anyone inspire me with some exciting/fresh ideas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Here is the beehive but where are the bees? Hidden away, where nobody sees! Soon they come creeping, out of the hive 1...2...3....4....5! Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Ours like the "follow on" to Tommy Thumb. Tommy Thumb up, (stick thumbs up) Tommy Thumb down (thumbs down) Tommy Thumb dancing all around the town (dance them all around in front of you) Dancing on your shoulders (on shoulders) Dancing on your head (on head) Dancing on your knees....... (on knees) Then tuck them into bed (tuck thumbs under your arms) Peter Pointer up, etc Middle man Ruby Ring Baby Small Fingers all up, Fingers all down etc I can hum you the tune !!!!!! Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Got this from here some time ago, from Peggy I think, our children love it and it's great for gaining attention to. I've got 10 fingers, have you? (I usually count them at this point just to make sure before I launch into the rhyme) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (emphasizing fiveness of 5 on one hand, then 10, closing and opening fists) I have got 10 fingers, and they all belong to me I can make them do things, would you like to see? Make them small (close fist) Make them wide (spread) Bring them together (as in prayer then hang on just enough time to heighten their anticpation cos they love this bit) Make them hide (hide behind your back) Reach up high (in high voice) Reach down low (in low voice) Fold them in my arms just so (in a whisper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 1,2,3,4,5 once I caught a fish alive 5 little monkeys swinging in the tree now I can't think of anymore!!! will keep thinking and get back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Some of our favourites are: One finger, one thumb Peter hammers If you're happy and you know it I went to school one morning When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears I drive my little motor car Five little monkeys bouncing on the bed Five little speckled frogs Five little ducks Wind the bobbin up Five boys and girls in a flying saucer Five current buns Lots more but I have to go to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 my children love five little speckle frogs five little ducks 10 fat sausages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie A. Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 We do the old favourites: Round and round the garden like a teddy bear (on own hand) one step, two steps, tickly under there. (tickle own armpit) Round and round the haystack like a little mouse one step, two steps, into his little house. (put finger into closed fist) Two little dicky birds is also a favourite. We change the names to include the children's names. They love it, even though it doesn't rhyme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 2 fat gentlemen met in a lane, Bowed most politely, bowed once again, How do you do, how do you do, How do you do again? 2 ... ladies ... 2 tall policemen .... 2 schoolchildren, 2 little babies. We did this this morning and the children enjoyed it, but I can't remember all the words!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie-pops Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi all - many thanks for your suggestions. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I don't think you can ever know enough finger/action rhymes, or have enough 5 minute fillers stored away in your brain. Have spent this morning at a Pampering course which included baby massage and yoga for children. The yoga workshop was really good and included lots of practical ideas to take away ( not something which you often come away feeling on a lot of courses!!) Many thanks, Ann x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I love this thread - thank you for everyone who shared their favourite rhymes. When I get time I'm going to make up a little booklet for staff to use during spare minutes/circle times etc. It'll probably be ready in April if anyone would be interested to see it .... in 2015 Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Do a google Maz and I'm sure you'll get millions to choose from, and you won't need to type them just copy and paste Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 You're welcome to mine finger_play.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 You're welcome to mine Thank you! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thank you Marion. AOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We are trying to produce booklets of rhymes for new parents to use with their children at home so any ideas are very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Marion Thank you for sharing your charming and very useful booklet. thanks for the other suggestions also. I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow's circle time now! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks from me too to everybody for sharing, just what I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie-pops Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wow, many thank for that Marion. Good job I'm only in till Wednesday this week because I think I may be in danger of a sore throat with all this singing I shall be doing!! Got one of my Annie's bargains today... CD for 2 whole pounds in Tesco's - it's called Songs for Playing Games and looks a veritable feast of gems!!(Although I haven't listened to it yet and I am rather gullible and, therefore, quite easily duped!!) It's got "Roly Poly" and "Here we go Looby Loo" on it .. hurray! AnnXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie-pops Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 S... that's the 's' I left off thankS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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