Action Rhymes for Kids
Rhymes that get little bodies moving.
These rhymes turn simple movements into games, from scrubbing soap between little fingers to a row of soldiers who bow and turn on command. Pair them with Quotes for more energetic inspiration.
Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Rub them well, that's the plan.
Soap and water, scrub with care,
Clean hands everywhere.
Old MacDonald 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 there,
Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo-moo.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
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The bear went over the mountain,
The bear went over the mountain,
The bear went over the mountain,
To see what he could see.
And all that he could see,
And all that he could see,
Was the other side...
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
No more monkeys jumping on the bed!
School Rhymes
This old man, he played one,
He played knick-knack on my thumb.
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.
This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy stayed home,
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none,
And this little piggy went wee wee wee,
All the way home.
Round and round the garden,
Like a teddy bear.
One step, two step,
Tickle you under there!
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.
Here we go round the mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush.
Here we go round the mulberry bush,
So early in the morning.
Baby Rhymes
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
As slowly as you can.
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
As fast as you can.
Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin?
Here I am, here I am.
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run away, run away.
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.
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.
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...
Finger Play Rhymes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
You put your right hand in,
You put your right hand out,
You put your right hand in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the hokey pokey,
And you turn yourself around,
That's what it's all about!
Wind the bobbin up,
Wind the bobbin up,
Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap.
Wind it back again,
Wind it back again,
Pull, pull, clap, clap, clap.
I'm a little teapot, short and stout,
Here is my handle, here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout,
Tip me over and pour me out!
Two little hands go clap, clap, clap,
Two little feet go tap, tap, tap.
Two little arms go up so high,
Two little fingers touch the sky.
Animal Rhymes
Stretch up high, touch the sky,
Bend down low, touch your toe.
Turn around, touch the ground,
Now sit down without a sound.
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A stretch-and-touch verse for morning wake-ups and an alphabet dance round out the collection, keeping kids active while they learn. Perfect for classroom breaks or living-room playtime.
