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
6This 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
1Clap, clap, clap your hands,
As slowly as you can.
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
As fast as you can.
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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.
