I AM SPECIAL, I AM

I am Special
I am _______. I am special. So are you, so are you.
(Have the children point to the other children.)

...

We can play together. We can work together. While were at school, while were at school.

Im A Special Pumpkin
I am a little pumpkin, look at me.
(Have the children point to themselves.)

I am special and cute as I can be. My name is ____________, spelled, _ _ _ _ _ _ _, that is me, Im a special little pumpkin as you can see.

Im So Glad Youre Here

Im so glad that youre here, Im so glad that you came. Please tell us your monster (creature) name.
(Point to each child one at a time and have them state their name. After they have stated their name, repeat it and spell it out loud. Repeat the poem for each child in your group.)

Im so glad that youre here, Im so glad that you came, And, now I know your monster (creature) name. 1

Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Hip, hip hooray! _______________, is __________ today!
(Insert each childs name and age)

Jump up and show us your age, Raise your hand, and take center stage!
(Have the children stand up, indicate their age with their fingers, and take a bow.)

Little Rocket
I am ___________, the little rocket thats iron clad!
(Insert each child name.)

Watch me blast off from my pad.

(Have the child that you named, crouch down near the floor.)

Hear my rockets, roar, roar, roar.

(Have the child that you named, roar like a rocket.)

To outer space, I will soar, soar, soar.

(Have the child you named, jump up and pretend to soar.)

Rain
Rain, rain, falling down, Raining all around. (Have the children wiggle their fingers, bringing their hands down to their side.) Rain, rain spell my name, C-a-r-o-l. (Spell each childs name.) Drip drop, goes the rain, Can you state your name______. (Insert childs name and have them spell it with you if the wish.) Pitter-patter falls the rain, What a lovely name. Rain, rain, falling down, All over the ground. (Have the children wiggle their fingers, bringing their hands down to their side.) 2

Butterfly, Butterfly
Butterfly, butterfly what is your name, __________?
(Have the children state their name.)

Butterfly, butterfly, fluttering all the same.

(Have the child pretend to fly their butterfly around the room.)

Butterfly, butterfly, youre such a sight, Fluttering up and down, what a springtime delight!
(Have the child pretend to fly their butterfly around the room.)

The Circus Train

Im
(insert names), (spell names)

the circus train,

Chugging down the track, First I go forward, then I go back. Now my bell is ringing, hear my whistle blow. What a lot of noise I make, everywhere I go!

Who?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. drives the car to work, Hal-le-lu-jah. _________ drives the car to work, Hal-le-lu-jah. _________ rides the bus to school, etc. _________ rides the diesel train, etc. _________ flies the plane up high, etc. _________ sails the boat, etc. _________ floats in the balloon way up high, etc. _________ walks around in space, etc. _________ rides his/her bike around the house, etc.
(insert names), (spell names)

Where I Live
Some people live in big houses
(Have the children stretch their arms out as wide as possible.)

But some peoples houses are small.

(Have the children look up and point up.)

People live in mobile homes

(Have the children move their arms in a round wheel motion.)

Or in apartments so tall!
(Have the children stretch up on tip toes.)

But I think the place where I live

(Have the children point to themselves.)

Is the very best place of all.

(Have the children smile, and thumbs pointed up confidently.)

My Telephone
When I want to call my home,
(Have the children pretend to pick up a phone.

I will dial seven little numbers, On my phone. (Have the children pretend to be talking on the phone.) Seven little numbers, What are they? My telephone number, I learned today! __ __ __ - ___ ___ ___ ___. (Have children state their telephone number).

Ive Got A Pair Of Hands

Ive got a pair of hands, one, two.
(Have the children hold up their hands.)

Ive got a pair of feet, one, two.

(Have the children stom p each foot.)

Ive got a pair of ears, one, two.

(Have the children cup each ear.)

Ive got a pair of legs, one, two.

(Have the children lift each leg.)

Ive got a pair of eyes, one, two.

(Have the children wink each eye.)

Happy, Sad, Fine

Sometimes I feel happy, and I smile really big, I feel like dancing a silly little jig.
(Have the children smile and dance in place)

I laugh and sing, and I do all kinds of things;

(Have the children pretend to laugh)

When I feel happy, I look like this!

(Have the children make a happy face.)

Sometimes I feel sad, and my mouth turns way down. I look just like a sad circus clown.
(Have the children frown.)

I cry and Im sad, because Im feeling bad;

(Have the children pretend to cry.)

When I feel sad, l look like this!

(Have the children make a sad face.)

Sometimes I feel fine, And my mouth is a straight line.

(Have the children look relaxed.)

But since Im feeling okay; My mouth looks like this today!

THINGS I CAN DO
Mix a Pancake
Stir a pancake,
(Have the children pretend to stir a bowl of pancake batter.)

Mix a pancake,
(Have the children pretend to mix pancake batter.)

Pour it in a pan.
(Have the children pretend the pancake batter is in a bowl.)

Cook a pancake.
(Have the children pretend to cook a pancake.)

Toss a pancake,
(Have the children pretend to toss a pancake in the air.)

Catch it if you can.

(Have the children pretend to catch the pancake in the air.)

Making Gingerbread Cookies

I am making cookie dough,
(Have the children point to themselves.)

Round and round the beaters go.

(Have the children move their hands in circles.)

Add some flour from a cup,

(Have the children pretend to pour.)

Stir and mix the batter up.

(Have the children pretend to stir.)

Roll them, cut them, nice and neat,

(Have the children pretend to roll and cut out cookies.)

Put them on a cookie sheet.

(Have the children pretend to be placing their cookies on a cookie sheet.)

Bake them, count them, one, two, three,

(Have the children count out three fingers.)

Serve them to my friends with glee.

(Have the children smile and pretend to be giving each other cookies.)

I Like To Make Friends

I like to make friends, its really fun to do.
(Have the children smile and nod their head yes.)

Would you like to be my friend too?

(Have the children point to others, then themselves, and then others.)

So become a friend of mine,

(Have the children smile again, and nod their head yes.)

Yes, indeed, that would be just fine.

(Have the children give each other a group hug.)

Funny Face
Let me make a funny face,
(Have the children make a funny face.)

And pass it on to you.

(Have the children turn to another person.)

With your funny face,

(Have the children next to them make the sam e funny face.)

You will be funny too.

(Have the children sm ile at each other.)

I Like To Brush My Teeth

I like to brush, brush, brush my teeth.
(Have the children pretend to place toothpaste onto their paper brush.)

After each and every meal.

(Have the children pretend they have just eaten.)

I like to brush, brush, brush my teeth.

(Have the children pretend to place toothpaste onto their paper brush.)

I love the way they feel.

(Have the children smile, and point to their teeth.)

When I brush, I dont rush

(Have the children keep brushing.)

Because I like them very much.

(Have them give you a big smile and point to their clean teeth.)

Wiggle Rhyme
Wiggle your hands, wiggle your toes. Now, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle your nose. Wiggle your knees, wiggle your hips, Now wiggle your fingers and fingertips. Wiggle standing up, wiggle sitting on the floor, Then, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle some more.

Quiet Stretching
Stretch your body, reach up high, Both hands stretching, touch the sky. Touch a rainbow, touch a cloud, Touch a moonbeam, arent you proud? Stretch your feet now, stretch them far. Stretch them to a distant star. Kick up your toes. Kick up your heels. Kick up and stretch, How great it feels!

Building a Snowman
Lets make a snowman, you and me. Lets make it quickly, one, two, three.
(Have the children pretend to make a snowman.)

Roll the body, on the ground. Roll the head, tight and sound.
(Have the children point to their body, then to their head.)

Twigs for arms, a carrot for the nose. Coal for eyes and a hat in case it snows.
(Have the children point to their arms, nose, and eyes.)

Look at our snowman big and tall. Making it took no time at all!
(Have the children smile and jump up and down.)

Little Eskimos
Little Eskimos, little Eskimos, standing in a row,
(Have the children hold up five fingers and place their puppet over their hand.)

Each with a parka ready to go.

(Have the children point to the fur around the face.)

Little Eskimos, little Eskimos, dressed for a show,

(Have the children smooth their clothes with their hands.)

Waiting till it snows, before they can go.

(Have the children pretend they are snow falling to the ground.)

Down through the field, sledding in the snow,

(Have the children pretend to be sledding through the snow.)

On their way to the snowflake show.

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Snowflakes
Snowflakes, snowflakes, softly falling from the sky. Snowflakes falling, just passing you by.
(Have the children pretend to be a snowflake floating around the room.)

Snowflakes floating so gracefully. Landing on the ground, so wonderfully.

(Have the children pretend to be snow falling on the ground.)

Snowflakes so cold and crystal white,

(Have the children pretend to be cold, while laying on the ground.)

I hope they stay on the ground tonight.

(Have the children pretend they are in the snow making snow angels.)

Lets Drive
Come on everybody, Lets go drive. Our cars are ready, So get inside. Start your motor, And look around. Vroom, vroom, vroom, Goes the engine sound. Watch for the signals. Stop, wait and go. How are you driving? Fast or slow? Come on everybody, Lets take a ride. Our cars are ready, So get inside. 11

Going To The Beach

We are going to the beach, to the beach, to the beach, We are going to the beach, in our bathing suits. We will find some rocks and shells, rocks and shells, rocks and shells. We will find some rocks and shells, by the sandy beach. We will build a sand castle, sand castle, sand castle, We will build a sand castle, with bridges and a tower. We will have a picnic too, picnic too, picnic too, We will have a picnic too, with sandwiches and fruit. Home we head with sunburned cheeks, sunburned cheeks, sunburned cheeks, Home we head with sunburned cheeks, and treasures from our visit.

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WHEN I GROW UP...

I Am An Astronaut
I am an astronaut floating in outer space, Connected by a hose, to my base.
(Have the children pretend to be floating in space.)

I look up to the stars, and down to the moon, Planning to explore them some day soon.
(Have astronauts point up and then down.)

I am an astronaut enjoying space, Would you like to join me in this wonderful place?
(Have the astronauts wave to another child to join them).

I Am A Police Officer Im a police officer,

(Have the children pretend to blow a whistle.)

With my badge.
(Have the children point to their chest.)

I help people, Good and bad.

(Have the children pretend to help each other.)

If you need help, just call on me, And I will be there in a jiffy.

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A Doctor
When a doctor takes an x-ray He takes a picture of bones. And you hope to hear him say Dont worry, everythings okay. The x-ray helps him look around And check out your insides. He looks for problems to be found, Making sure your body is strong and sound.

I Am A Viking
I am a Viking, hear me roar! Sailing the seas using big oars.
(Have the children pretend to row a boat, while making a roaring sound.)

I am a Viking that likes the letter V, Watch me now as I conquer the sea. Vikings, Vikings are friends of mine, Lets give them a victory V sign.
(Have the children make a V symbol with their fingers while making a roaring sound.)

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Things I Like To Eat

Vegetable Poem
Carrots and celery, squash and peas. Vegetables, vegetables, if you please! Vegetables are plants that are good to eat, We enjoy them for our treat. Lettuce, tomatoes and corn, sometimes, too! Salad vegetables are good for you! Vegetables, vegetables sweet to eat, Lets enjoy them for our treat.

Ice Cream
Lets make some ice cream, the best in town, We will start with chocolate brown. Now, lets add a scoop of green, It is the mintiest Ive ever seen. Yellow ice cream is such a treat, It tastes like bananas and is very sweet. Blue scoops of blueberry are added next, This color of ice cream is the best! Red ice cream is a cherry berry delight, All these scoops are quite a sight. Ice cream, ice cream, what a cool sensation, We love ice cream in any combination! 15

THINGS THAT GO

The Wheels on the Bus.

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.
(Have the children move their hands in a circular motion.)

The people on the bus go up and down, up and down, up and down. The people on the bus go up and down, all through the town.
(Have the children move up and down sitting on their seats.)

The horn on the bus goes, toot, toot, toot. Toot, toot, toot. Toot, toot, toot. The horn on the bus goes toot, toot, toot. All through the town.
(Have the children pretend they are beeping the bus horn.)

The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish, swish swish swish, swish swish swish. The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish, all through the town.
(Have the children extend their arms and swish back and forth.)

The babies on the bus go, Waa waa waa, waa waa waa, waa waa waa. The babies on the bus go, Waa waa waa, all through the town.
(Have the children pretend they are babies crying.)

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Fire Truck Song

Im a big, red fire truck long and stout, When I am needed I roar and shout, People love to see me rush about, Just turn me on and head me out. Im a big red fire truck stout and long, Here is my ladder, tall & strong, When I get a call youll hear my song, Just climb aboard and turn me on.

The Stoplight
Red on top means STOP, STOP, STOP. Yellow in the middle means WAIT, WAIT, WAIT. Green below means GO, GO, GO.!

My Dads Truck My Dad drives a great big truck.

(Have the children pretend to drive a truck.)

Its engine goes Vroom! Vroom! And when he goes out driving, Everyone gives him room! My dad never goes really fast, When we go for rides. Instead we slowly travel around, Visiting countrysides.

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Color Train
Clickety Clack, Clickety Clack, The colored train Comes down the track. All aboard now. Engine blue, Brown car, And green car too. Clickety Clack, Clickety Clack, The red caboose Stays way in back. Clickety Clack, From here to Main. Its fun to ride The color train.

The Airplane The airplane has great big wings.

(Have the children stretch arms out at their sides.)

Its propeller spins and sings.

(Have the children move their arms around in a circle.)

The airplane goes up - Vroooom!

(Have the children raise their arms up high making a vroom sound .)

The airplane goes down - Vroooom!

(Have the children lower their arms down making a vroom sound.)

The airplane flies way high.

(Have the children stretch their arms out at their sides.)

Lets wave our hands and yell goodbye!

(Have the children fly and wave to the airplane yelling Bye!)

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Rockets
Rockets, rockets, in the air.
(Have the children pretend to be flying their rockets.)

Blasting off everywhere.

(Have the children pretend to be blasting off their rockets.)

Outer space is where I go,

(Have the children nod their head, yes.)

My rocket, flying to and fro.

(Have the children pretend to be flying their rockets.)

See me traveling through the stars.

(Have the children pretend to be a rocket, flying around the room.)

Hello, Moon! Hello, Mars!

(Have the children wave their hands.)

Back to Earth, so lets turn around,

(Have the children turn around and head back to Earth.)

Its time we went back to the ground.

(Have the children pretend to land their rocket.)

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I Am A Submarine
I am a submarine, long and thin,
(Have the children point to their puppet.)

Look above with my periscope, from down within.

(Have the children raise their arms over their head.)

Down in the water, I dive and go,

(Have the children lower their puppet to the ground.)

Watching the fish swimming to and fro.

(Have the children make hand goggles and pretend to be looking at fish.)

Raise my periscope up from the sea,

(Have the children raise their arms over their head.)

I spot a boat coming towards me.

(Have the children point over their head.)

Up, up, up my submarine climbs.

(Have the children move their puppet from the ground over their head.)

To the top of the water, every time.

Balloons
Balloons, balloons, up in the air, flying all around. Balloons going up, balloons going down. Make sure yours doesnt touch the ground. So many balloons in the air, Pretty colors everywhere. Red, yellow, green and blue, Can you see the colors, too? 20

ANIMAL POEMS
Little Squirrel
Little squirrel, little squirrel, Swish your bushy tail
(Have the children wiggle their bottoms as if they had a tail.)

Little squirrel, little squirrel. Swish your bushy tail

(Have the children wiggle their bottoms once again.)

Hold a nut way up tall.

(Have the children pretend to hold up a nut between their hands.)

Wrinkle your nose so very small.

(Have the children wrinkle and wiggle their noses.)

Little squirrel, little squirrel, Swish your bushy tail .

(Have the children wiggle their bottoms once again.)

The Raccoon
One little raccoon looking for things to do,
(Have the children hold up one finger.)

Along came another and then there were two.

(Have the children put a second finger up.)

Two happy raccoons trying so hard to see, Along came another and then there were three.
(Have the children hold three fingers up.)

Three little raccoons as tired as can be, Looked for a place to rest and scurried up a tree.
(Have the children pretend to be a raccoon rolling up in a ball going to sleep.)

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Groundhog, Groundhog
Guess what everybody! Today is Groundhog Day!
(Have the children crouch down and jump up).

It is the time when groundhogs see if they can come out and play.
(Have the children move as if they are groundhogs playing.)

If they see their shadow, the groundhogs will turn around.

(Have the children pretend to see their shadow)

For seeing their shadow means they must stay in the ground.
(Have the children pretend to sneak back underground.)

I Am A Little Rabbit
I am a little rabbit that likes to hop,
(Have the children hop around the room.)

I try to keep my ears straight so they wont flop.

(Have the children point to their rabbit ears.)

I have a soft fluffy tail, and a cute pink nose,

(Have the children wiggle their nose with their other hand.)

And Im all furry from my head to my toes.

(Have the children wiggle their head, then their own toes.)

I am a little rabbit that likes to hop.

(Have the children hop around the room.)

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I Am A Little Pig
I am a little piggy that likes to play, Rolling in the mud, all through the day.
(Have the children pretend they are playing in the mud.)

See my curly tail, and cute flat nose,

(Have the children point to their back and then to their nose.)

I like to snort, and stand in a pose.

(Have the children make sorting sounds while posing.)

I am a little piggy that likes to play.

(Have the children roll around on the floor.)

Snorting and oinking all through the day.

(Have the children make pig sounds.)

Happy Horse
Im a happy, happy horse Watch me hop really high,
(Have the children jump in place like horse.)

Im a happy, happy horse Watch me leap to the sky.

(Have the children leap high.)

Im a happy, happy horse Up hills I bound,

(Have the children pretend to be climbing up a hill.)

Im a happy, happy horse And make a happy sound.

(Have the children neigh or whinny.)

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The Monkey Monkey, monkey in the zoo, Monkey see, monkey do.
(Have the children pretend to be a monkey that is in a zoo cage.)

Monkey, monkey swinging in the tree, Will you come and play with me.
(Have the children pretend to be swinging in a tree.)

Monkey, monkey, jumping up and down, Monkey, monkey, rolling all around.
(Have the children roll around on the ground.)

Monkey, monkey, eating bananas so sweet, I like to eat them for a treat.
(Have the children pretend they are eating bananas.)

Gorillas
Gorillas swing, as gorillas do,
(Have the children swing their gorillas arm .)

Let us watch them in the zoo. We stare in, they look out,
(Have the children stare at their gorilla.)

They make faces that make us shout.

(Have the children shout.)

We think the gorillas are the best

(Have the children clap their hands.)

They love to beat their hairy chest.

(Have the children pretend to beat their chest like a gorilla.)

Gorillas swing, as gorillas do,

(Have the children swing their gorillas arm .)

So, dont miss them in the zoo.

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Teddy Bear Song

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, reach up high. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the sky. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, bend down low. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch your toes.

Mr. Koala
My name is Mr. Koala,
(Have the children point to themselves.)

And I live in the zoo. Sometimes people think I am a bear,

(Have the children sway their heads back and forth to indicate, NO.)

What about you?

(Have the children point their finger to another child.)

I have a big head and nose, you see,

(Have the children point to their heads and noses.)

And I like to eat leaves and bark from the eucalyptus tree.
(Have the children pretend they are eating leaves.)

I am a Koala that would like to have fun,

(Have the children point to themselves.)

By climbing in trees and sitting in the sun.

(Have the children pretend they are climbing into a tree, and sitting in the sun.)

Yak Song
Yak, yak, yak; yak, yak, yak, He has broad shoulders, and a broad back. Hes big and strong, and he knows the way, He works real hard almost every day, He doesnt get any time for play, Yak, yak, yak.
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Kangaroo
Kangaroo, kangaroo, Likes to hop, hop, hop.
(Have the children pretend to be a kangaroo)

Going this way, and that way, they never stop. Hop, hop, hop, goes the kangaroo.
(Have the children hop around the room like a kangaroo.)

I thought there was one, but I see there are two.

(Have the children point to their pouch.)

The mother and a baby, see his head pop out,

(Have the children pretend to be a baby kangaroo, moving their heads up and down.)

From her cozy pocket, he looks about.

(Have the children pretend to be a kangaroo looking around the room.)

The Jaguar
Jaguar, jaguar, jumps very fast, You will never find him ending last. He is like a house cat, but faster than that, The jaguar runs fast, thats a fact. Jaguar, jaguar has black spots, Some of them look like polka dots. He is quick, speedy, and fast, And loves to run through the grass, full blast!

The Hippo
I am a Hippo, thats big and gray, And I like to swim in the water all day. I eat lots of plants, everyday of course, My nickname is the River Horse. I live by the rivers in Africa But I am found at the zoo in America. I am an animal you should know, My name is H-I-P-P-O. 26

Magical Unicorn
I am called a unicorn,
(Have the children raise their puppet up and down.)

I have one long special horn.

(Have the children point to the horn on the unicorn.)

My body looks just like a horse

(Have the children point to the unicorn.)

But Im a unicorn, of course. Boys and girls love me so much

(Have the children hug their unicorn puppet.)

Because I am fun to pet and touch.

(Have the children pretend to pet their puppet.)

I can make some dreams come true, For special children just like you.
(Have the children touch each other with their unicorn puppet.)

The Dinosaurs
The Stegosaurus clumped noisily around. His feet and spiked tail made a very big sound. He liked to eat things that were green. I think hes the best dinosaur Ive ever seen. The dinosaur with a big long neck Looks like he could cause a wreck. The Brontosaurus is long and tall. I dont look like him at all! The dinosaur with the meanest growl From fear makes me scream and howl. The Tyrannosaurus Rex I wouldnt fight. He could eat me in one little bite!

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A Whale
A whale is much bigger than us.
(Have the children shake their head and finger.)

Most whales are even bigger than a bus!

(Have the children stretch their arms out wide.)

A whale is different than most fish in the sea.

(Have the children shake their head and finger.)

It can breathe air like you and me.

(Have the children take a deep breath.)

A whale cannot walk upon the ground.

(Have the children get up and walk a few steps.)

It must swim to get around.

(Have the children move their arms in a swimming motion.)

A whale is a mammal just like us,

(Have the children point to themselves and nod.)

But it lives in the sea without a fuss.

(Have the children make wave motions with their hands.)

Fish Fish, fish, in the sea,

(Move in a swimming motion.)

Fish swimming happily.

(Move in a swimming motion smiling.)

They swim up, and they swim down,

(Move up and back.)

They swim quickly all around.

(Move fast and everywhere.)

Swimming far, with a tiny tail.

(Move away from each other.)

Whoops, look out! For that Great Big Whale!

(Cover their eyes and then look surprised.)

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Little Frog
Little frog, little frog, Can you hop - hop - hop? Little frog, little frog, Now hop - hop - stop!

My Turtle This is my turtle,

(Have the children make a fist and extend their thumb.)

He lives in a shell.
(Have the children hide their thumb in their fist.)

He likes his home very well. He pokes his head out when he wants to eat,
(Have the children extend their thumb out.)

And pulls it back in when he wants to sleep.

(Have the children hide their thumb back in their fist.)

The Octopus Once I saw an octopus, Deep down in the sea. Out came her eight legs, To play and swim with me. 29

BIRDS
I Am An Ostrich
I am an ostrich with a very long neck,
(Have the children pretend to stretch their necks.)

I have a big beak I use to peck.

(Have the children pretend to peck seeds off the ground.)

I am the biggest bird you will ever see,

(Have the children open their eyes wide.)

I have long legs, with great big knees.

(Have the children lift each leg.)

I cannot fly, but I run very fast,

(Have the children run around the room, fast.)

People use my feathers in their hats.

(Have the children pretend to put on a hat.)

If I Were A Bird... If I were a bird, Id sing a song,

(Have the children pretend to be a bird, making bird noises.)

And fly around the whole day long.

(Have the children hook thumbs together and wave hands like wings, while moving around the room.)

And when it was dark, Id go to rest, Up in my cozy little nest.

(Have the children cup their hands together to form a nest and pretend to be sleeping.)

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Mother Quail
Out in the desert, Early in the morning,
(Gesture to the left side)

See the little mother quail, Walking to and fro.

(Have the child hold up the mother quail puppet stick)

See her little babies Get in line behind her.

(Hold up the baby quail puppet stick next to the mother quail puppet stick)

Peep, peep, peep, peep. Off they go.

(Hold up both puppet sticks and move the puppet sticks left and right ) (Have the children repeat the words peep, peep, peep).

Little Quail
I am a cute little quail,
(Have the children point to them selves.)

With a funny feathered head and a little tail.

(Have the children nod their head, and wiggle their rear ends as if they had a feathered tail.)

Someday Ill learn to fly, meanwhile(Have the children fan their arm s as if trying to fly.)

Well walk together single file,

(Have the children walk around single file.)

I am a cute little quail,

(Have the children point to them selves.)

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Be A Bird
Shake your feathers, bird.
(Have the children shake their feathers.)

Flap your wings.

(Have the children flap their arms.)

Fly and dive, bird.

(Have the children pretend to be flying around the room.)

Chirp and sing.

(Have the children make bird noises.)

Find some twigs, bird.

(Have them pretend to be looking for twigs on the ground.)

Build your nest.

(Have the children pretend to be building a nest.)

Fold your wings, bird.

(Have the children put their hands to the sides of their bodies.)

Time to rest.
(Have the children sit on the ground as if they were a bird on a nest.)

Follow me along my trail.

(Have the children follow each other around the room, pretending to be a bird.)

The Waddling Penguins

Penguins, penguins, waddling around Flapping their arms and staying on the ground. Penguins, penguins waddling to and fro, Having fun playing in the snow. Penguins, penguins, waddling to run, Staying in the sun and having some fun.

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INSECTS
Ladybug
Ladybug, ladybug, show your spots. You have red wings and little black dots. We will count those seven dots, On your shiny shell (Count: 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7) Ladybug, ladybug, your spots are swell.

Bumblebee Bumblebee
Bumblebee, bumblebee, Landing on my nose.
(Have the children put their bee on their nose).

Bumblebee, bumblebee, Now youre playing with my toes.

(Have the children put their bee on their toes).

Bumblebee, bumblebee, How you like to fly.

(Have the children fly their bee around the room).

Landing on a flower, Thats blooming nearby.

(Have the children pretend their bee is landing on a flower).

Bee Rhyme
Im a busy little bumblebee,
(Have the children pretend to be flying around the room.)

Buzzing around as you can see.

(Have the children make a buzzing sound as they fly.)

I look for flowers growing nearby.

(Have the children point to their flower pattern paper.)

Im a busy bumblebee, buzzing as I fly.

(Have the children pretend to be flying around the room.)

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Grasshopper Grasshopper, grasshopper you jump so high,

(Have the children move their puppet around as if it was jumping.)

Grasshopper, grasshopper, you can also fly.

(Have the children move their puppet around as if it were flying.)

Grasshopper, grasshopper, O so green,

(Have the children point to their grasshopper.)

Youre the greatest hopper I have ever seen.

(Have the children smile and nod their head up and down.)

Grasshopper, grasshopper dont hide from me,

(Have the children pretend to be looking for a grasshopper.)

Lets go and play in the grass so green.

(Have the children crouch down on the ground exploring the grass.)

Butterfly Rhyme I am a little butterfly, Fluttering all around. Flying by a flower, Landing on the ground. I am a little butterfly, Dancing so carefree. Floating all around, For all to see.

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Caterpillar Chant
A caterpillar looks so small.
(Have the make themselves small.)

It is hardly there at all. It munches on green leafy treats,

(Have the children pretend to be eating leaves.)

And it gets bigger as it eats.

(Have the children pretend to get full as they eat.)

It eats and eats till pretty soon,

(Have the children pretend to be eating.)

It wraps up tight in a cocoon.

(Have the children wrap their arms around them to form a cocoon.)

When it wakes up it gives a happy sigh.

(Have the children close their eyes, and pretend to be waking up.)

And says, Im now a butterfly!

(Have the children yell out Im a butterfly and fly around the room.)

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SHAPES

Square
Heres a shape that you should know.
(Form a square with your fingers.)

A square is its name. It has four corners and four sides, That measure all the same.

Circle
This is a circle.
(Have the children form a circle with their fingers.)

Do you know how I can tell? It goes round and round,

(Have the children walk around in a circle.)

With no end to be found. The circle is a shape, Thats easy to be found

(Have the children form a circle with their fingers.)

It has no corners on it, And is completely round.

(Have the children form a circle and nod their heads, yes.)

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HAPPY THINGS
Rainbows
Rainbows are colorful, up in the sky.
(Have the children sweep their hands over their head.)

After it rains look up high.

(Have the children cup their hands over their eyes and look up.)

What sorts of colors do you see?

(Have the children make a circle with arms above their head.)

Red, orange, yellow, purple, blue and green,

(Have the children sweep their arms in an arc above their head.)

Be sure to notice as you pass by.

(Have the children pretend they see a rainbow by pointing to it.)

Rain
Rain, rain coming down,
(Have the children flutter their fingers downwards as if it was raining.)

Falling on the ground.

(Have the children fall to the ground.)

Pitter-patter is the sound,

(Have the children cup their hands behind ears.)

As it splashes on the ground.

(Have the children wiggle their fingers up and down.)

Rain, rain coming down,

(Have the children flutter their fingers downwards as if it was raining.)

Softly to the ground.

(Have the children gently fall to the ground.)

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Sunshine Rhyme
Sunlight, sun bright,
(Have the children wave their hands over their head.)

What a summer delight.

(Have the children make a big smile.)

Bright summer sun shining down,

(Have the children make a circle around their face.)

Warming things all around.

(Have the children spread their fingers and lower hands slowly to the ground.)

White clouds above, not making a sound, And dark shadows below that lie on the ground.
(Have the children lie on the ground pretending to look at clouds.)

The big bright sun in the summer sky, Winked at a cloud that was passing by. Sunlight, sun bright,
(Have the children pretend to wave at clouds that pass by.)

What a summer delight.

(Have the children make a big smile.)

Lets Go To The Circus Today !

Lets all go to the circus today, The circus today, the circus today. Lets all go to the circus today And watch the animals play. Other verses: See the lions jump through the hoops...At the circus today See the big seals spinning balls....At the circus today See the little dog jump and twirl...At the circus today. 38

Did You Ever See A Clown?

Did you ever see a clown, A clown, a clown? Did you ever see a clown, Move this way and that? Did you ever see a clown, Move this way and that? Move this way and that way, Move this way and that way. Did you ever see a clown, Move this way and that?

Clowning Around Everybody circle around. The circus is coming to town! There are lions, elephants, and clowns galore, Each of them I adore. The circus will have a dog on a horse, Riding around the obstacle course. We will see acrobats swing, As if they have wings. And clowns juggling balls, Standing ten feet tall. Now, lets give a great big cheer, Because the circus is finally here!

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HOLIDAYS
Leprechaun Song
March 17th is when I come and play, For this day is St. Patricks Day.
(Have the children say Happy St. Patricks Day.)

I sing a song and easily dance,

(Have the children dance.)

I leap up very high and proudly prance.

(Have the children leap and walk around importantly.)

I pull mean tricks and frightful pranks

(Have the children laugh and point.)

for which people never say Thanks. (Have the children shake their fingers.) I am a leprechaun, as green as can be,
(Have the children point to their puppets.)

At your service, my names Patrick Connolly.

(Have the children make a bow.)

Thanksgiving is here
Thanksgiving time is finally here, Lets give out a great big cheer.
(Clap and give a loud cheer)

Well clap our hands and dance around, And make a lot of cheerful sounds!
(Clap and give a loud cheer)

Thanksgiving time is finally here, Lets give a great big, happy cheer.
(Clap and give a loud cheer)

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Its Thanksgiving The Pilgrims are here to celebrate, hurray, hurray!

(Have the children move their Pilgrim puppet up and down yelling hurray.)

And the Native Americans are here to celebrate, hurray, hurray!

(Have the children move their Native American puppet up and down yelling hurray.)

Well eat and dance to celebrate,

(Have the child dance around with their puppets.)

This Thanksgiving Day!

My Christmas Chain
Christmas Day will soon be here, and I can hardly wait. Ive made this little Christmas chain, to help me celebrate. Each day Ill snip one loop from it, to help me to remember. That happy, happy Christmas Day, the 25th of December. Please help me hang my chain up high, Ill cut one loop each day, and when we reach the big yellow star, it will be Christmas Day. 41

Presents Under The Tree

See all the presents under the tree,
(Have the children pretend they are pointing to presents under a tree.)

Some for you and some for me.

(Have the children point to them selves and to som eone else.)

Long ones, tall ones, short ones too.

(Have the children use their hands to indicate size.)

And here is a round one wrapped in blue.

(Have the children form a circle with their hands.)

Isnt it fun to look and see

(Have the children nod their head and sm ile.)

All the presents under the tree.

(Have the children pretend they are looking at presents under a tree.)

Santa
When Santa fills my stocking, I wish I could peek, But Santa never, ever comes, Till I am fast asleep.

Happy New Year!

Cheer, cheer, cheer the year, A new ones just begun. Well celebrate with all our friends, Lets go have some FUN!! Clap, clap, clap our hands, A brand-new year is here. Well laugh and learn and sing and clap, Through another Year!! 42

Chinese New Year Dragon

Lets have a parade today.
(Have the children nod yes.)

So wear your dragon hats to play.

(Have the children point to their dragon headbands.)

Well dance and sing a dragon song.

(Have the children march around a circle with their dragon headbands.)

So grab your hats and follow along,

(Have the children point to their dragon headbands and wave their hands.)

Lets have a parade and shout hurray!

(Have the children dance and wave their hands while moving in line.)

The dragon is on its way.

(Jum p up and down, raising arm s high.)

Birthday Song
Hip, hip hooray, _______________, is __________ today!
(Insert each childs name and age)

Jump up and show us your age,

(Have the children show their age with their fingers.)

Raise your hand, and take center stage!

(Have the children stand up, indicate their age with their fingers, and take a bow.)

Valentine Mouse
The little mousie peeked through his door. The little mousie ran out on the floor. The little mousie said, Lets go and play, Then the little mousie said, Oh, its Valentines Day! Ill make a Valentine for someone special today! 43

Pumpkin Poem
Pumpkin, pumpkin, sitting on the wall,
(Have the children sit down on the floor.)

Pumpkin, pumpkin, tip and fall.

(Have the children fall to one side.)

Pumpkin, pumpkin, rolling down the street,

(Have the children roll on the floor.)

Pumpkin, pumpkin, Trick-or-treat!

(Have the children roll back up to a sitting position.)

Easter Bunny
Im an Easter Bunny whose ears are floppy,
(Have the children flop their bunny ears around.)

And my big feet are very hoppy.

(Have the children hop around.)

I have a tail, all white and puffy,

(Have the children point to their cotton tail, and wiggle their behind.)

And my soft fur is very fluffy!

(Have the children point to their head, then to their toes.)

Hiding Easter eggs in a hurry.

(Have the children pretend to point to an egg.)

Ill do it quick, so dont you worry.

(Have the children pretend to be hiding their eggs.)

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Crazy Egg
Easter time is finally here, Crazy Easter Eggs, let us cheer!
(Have the children clap and cheer.)

Easter eggs for every girl and boy,

(Have the children pretend to hand each other Easter eggs.)

Crazy Easter eggs bring us lots of joy!

(Have the children dance around.)

Now, I would like to say, Have a wonderful Easter Day!

(Have the children clap and cheer.)

Earth Day Rhyme

I like to recycle what I can And give mother earth a helping hand.
(Have the children hold their hands out and upwards.)

I save my paper, clear glass, cans, and plastic,

(Have the children pretend to be picking up paper off the ground.)

Isnt that simply fantastic!

(Have the children give a cheer and jump up and down.)

So wear your Earth Day Crown with pride,

(Have the children point to their crowns and smile.)

Knowing youre helping mother earth, worldwide.

(Have the children hold their hands out and upwards.)

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Mothers Day Rhyme

My mommy is special in many ways.
(Have the children nod their head.)

I will hug and kiss her every day.

(Have the children hug themselves.)

As my gift to her for Mothers Day.

(Have the children blow a kiss.)

Best Daddy by Nancy K.

Hobbs

My daddy is the best, you see

( Have the children point to them selves and nod their heads up and down.)

Because he takes good care of me.

( Have the children hug them selves.)

He takes me to the park to play,

( Have the children pretend they are fishing.)

Or to the beach on a sunny day.

( Have the children form a circle with their arm s.)

My daddys the best in every way, I love you, Daddy. Happy Fathers Day!
( Have them jump up and say Hooray!)

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Fourth of July
The Fourth of July, Is the eagles favorite date. (Have the children move their puppet to indicate yes.) Because it is Americas birthday, And Lady Liberty likes to celebrate. (Have the children pretend to be the Statue of Liberty and give a cheer.) She holds her torch way up high, (Have the children hold their torch way up high.) Welcoming all who happen by. (Have the children wave with their eagle puppet.) So all together, let us say Happy Birthday, U.S.A! (Have children jump and up and down saying Happy Birthday USA.)

Fourth of July Parade

Wave your flags, (Have the children march around the room waving their flags.) And shake your shaker, (Have the children shake their shakers.) Parading around the room. Back and forth, To and fro. Marching we will go. (Have the children continue marching around the room waving their flags and shaking their shakers.) March about And shout it out, Happy Fourth of July! (Have children shout out Happy Fourth of July!)

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George Washington and the Cherry Tree

When George Washington was a boy, He eyed his daddys cherry tree.
(Have the children point their finger to a make believe tree.)

He found an ax, and gave it three whacks,

(Have the children make chopping motions.)

Chopping down the tree.

(Have the children fall to the ground.)

When his father asked Who chopped down my tree,

(Have the children shake their head and frown.)

George said he could not lie,

(Have the children shake their head in a yes motion.)

He told his dad, that he was sad, For chopping down the cherry tree.
(Have the children point to themselves.)

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LETTER POEMS
D Is For Dinosaur D is for Dinosaurs, who lived long ago.
(Have the children point to the letter D on the dinosaur.)

They were big, and small, and flew, you know.

(Have the children raise their dinosaur up and down, then fly around.)

D is for Dinosaur, no longer around,

(Have the children point to the letter D on the dinosaur.)

Instead they hide, deep under the ground.

G Rhyme
When I look around I see, Many items that begin with G. I see grass and grapes, and giraffes galore. I see a glove, grasshopper, goose and more. And there is a gorilla and a goat, Both who have their own furry coat. Wont you look around with me, And point to the things that start with G?

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Letter H Body Part Rhyme

H is for hair, and H is for head,
(Have the children point to their hair and head.)

H is for heel on which we get ahead.

(Have the children stand on one leg and point to the heel of the other foot.)

H is for hand, and H is for Hip,

(Have the children point to one of their hands and hips.)

H is for my heart,
(Have the children point to their heart.)

Which I think is very smart.

(Have the children nod their head yes.)

I like H because it starts, Many different body parts.

(Have the children point to themselves.)

The Letter I Poem

I, is for ink and ice skating I like to do.
(Have the children pretend to be ice skating.)

I, is for igloo and for ice cream too.

(Have the children pretend to be eating an ice cream cone.)

I like I, it is so simple to write,

(Have the children raise their index finger.)

Because I always make it right.

(Have the children move their finger up and down making the letter I.)

Jump, Jiggle, Jog

Lets jump, jump, jump for J, hurray, hurray! Lets jiggle, jiggle, jiggle for J, hurray, hurray! Lets jog, jog, jog, for J, hurray, hurray! Lets, jump, jiggle, jog, for J, today. 50

M Is For...
M is for moose, who likes to be loose. And M is for monkey, who likes to be spunky. M is for mitten, mountain, and moon, That are all marching to a musical tune. And M is for marching around the room.
(Have the children continue marching around the room).

Letter O
I just love the letter O, Here are some O words that I know. Ostrich, octopus, and owl too. Are some of the letter Os that our ox carries to you. Letter O, I love you too.

Letter E Poem
I like the letter E,
(Have the children nod their heads yes.)

There are lots of things to see, that begin with E. I see an egg,
(Have the children form an egg shape with their fingers.)

Thats what I see.

(Have the children point to their eyes.)

What do you see,

(Have the children point to their eyes.)

That begins with E? I see an elephant,

(Have the children stretch their arms out wide.)

Thats what I see.

(Have the children point to their eyes.)

Thats why I like the letter E.

(Have the children nod their head yes.)

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Letter F Activity Song

Fs over here, and Fs over there. Fs are found everywhere. Face and feet,
(Have the children point to their face and feet.)

Fingers and feathers,

(Have the children point to their fingers and a feather.)

Footballs too, just to name a few.

Lets Sing for A

Lets sing for the letter A, hurray. Lets sing for A, hurray. You and I will sing today, for the letter A, Hurray, hurray for A! Apple and ant start with A, Applesauce starts the same way. Lets sing for the letter A, hurray. Hurray, hurray for A!

The Letter N
I like the letter N, it is really neat.
(Have the children nod their head up and down.)

N is for nuts, that I like to eat.

(Have the child pretend they are eating.)

And N is for noisemakers, that have a great beat.

(Have the children clap their hands together.)

N, you see, is really swell, N is for nose that helps me smell.

(Have the child point to their nose, and pretend they are smelling things.)

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Q Poem
The quilt was carried by the queen. She quickly carried it to the king. This quilt is not full of feathers from quails. It cost me a quarter, for it was on sale. The king looked quizzically at his queen, He apologized that his sense was not keen. Im sorry, I did not hear you my dear, For this q-tip was stuck in my ear.

Silly S Rhyme
S is such a silly letter, Say it often and youll get better. S is for sun shining over the sea, S is for seagull soaring so free. S is for sand that falls through my hand, And S is for stick that I like to kick. S is for snake, hissing so proud. S is for seal, barking very loud. S is such a silly letter, Say it often and youll get better. Hissss, s, s, s, s, s............

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Tiger T Poem
Tiger T loves to teach the letter T.
(Have the children point to the letter T on the puppet.)

Tiger T starts with the letter T. Touch your toes with Tiger T.
(Have the child touch their toes with the puppet.)

He loves to talk about the letter T.

(Have the child say T is T-rrific.)

Its so easy, talking T. Twist and turn, just like me.

(Have the children twist and turn with their puppets.)

Tiger T loves to teach the letter T, dont you agree.

(Have the children point to the letter T on the puppet and nod their head yes.)

Letter B Poem
B is for butterflies up in the air,
(Have the children pretend to be a butterfly, waving their arms at their sides.)

B is for bow that is in my hair,

(Have the children point to their hair.)

B is for bears found in the zoo,

(Have the children pretend to be a bear moving around the room.)

B is for ball I will kick to you.

(Have the children pretend to be kicking a ball.)

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The Letter V
V, V, the letter V, I can make it for everyone to see.
(Have the children form a V with two fingers or place their hands over their head to form a V shape.)

V is for victory, V is for velvet, V is for Viking, Wearing his helmet. V, V, the letter V. Wont you make the letter V for me?
(Have the children form a V with two fingers or place their hands over their head to form a V shape.)

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NUMBER POEMS

Five Little Babies

One little baby
(Have the children hold up one finger.)

Rocking in a tree.
(Have the children hold their arms and rock from side to side.)

Two little babies

(Have the children hold up two fingers.)

Splashing in the sea.

(Have the children shake their hands in front of them like they are splashing water.)

Three little babies

(Have the children hold up three fingers.)

Crawling on the floor.

(Have the children use the fingers of one hand to "crawl" across the back of the other hand.)

Four little babies

(Have the children hold up four fingers.)

Banging on the door.

(Have the children knock one fist on top of the other.)

Five little babies

(Have the children hold up five fingers.)

Playing hide and seek.

(Have the children close their eyes and put their hands in front of their faces.)

Keep your eyes closed tight, now, Until I say ...... PEEK!
(Have the children move their hands away from their faces and open their eyes quickly when they say "Peek.)

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One Little Lion

One little lion went out to play.
(Have the children raise one finger in the air.)

He said, I will [run] today.

(Have the children point to them selves.)

So he [ran] and [ran] and [ran] around.

(Have the children run in place.)

Now hes the sleepiest lion in town!

(Have the children pretend they are a lion sleeping.)

Replace the action words ran/run with new action words each time such as swim/swam, jump/jumped, walk/walked, and dance/danced.

Five Little Leaves

Five little leaves so bright and gay,
(Have the children hold up five fingers.)

Were dancing about a tree one day.

(Have the children flutter fingers while dancing.)

Then the wind came blowing through the town.

(Have the children blow hard to make an 0000 sound.)

All the little leaves came tumbling down.

(Have the children flutter their fingers while falling to the ground.)

Terrific Threes
One, two, three, what a terrific me.
(Have the children count, and then point to themselves.)

One, two three, watch me act like a monkey.

(Have the children count, and then act like a monkey.)

I like three, because it is so carefree.

(Have the children count, and have the children skip around the room.)

One, two, three, wont you come and play with me.
(Have the children count, and then swing each other around.)

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Counting Song
Sing a song of numbers, Count your fingers, one by one. Sing a song of numbers, Weve only just begun. Count your fingers really loud, One-two-three-four, Reach number five, and youll be proud. Now start them once again. One-two-three-four-five.

Four Little Snowflakes

One, two, three, four.
(Have the children hold up four fingers.)

One, two, three, four.

(Have the children touch each finger with the other hand.)

These little snowflakes are falling outdoors.

(Have the children pretend to be a snowflake falling to the ground.)

When I opened the door to see the snow,

(Have the children pretend to open a door.)

Four snowmen appeared, with a strange glow.

(Have the children act surprised to see a real snowman.)

One, two, three, four.

(Have the children hold up four fingers.)

One, two, three, four.

(Have the children hold up four fingers.)

Lets count the snowflakes falling outdoors.

(Have the children pretend to be a snowflake falling to the ground.)

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Counting Rhyme
One, two, three, and four.
(Have the children count four fingers on one hand.)

Watch me count even more. Five, six, seven, and eight.

(Have the children count four fingers on the other hand.)

Look at my fingers stand up straight. Nine and ten

(Have the children make two fists and hold their thumbs up.)

Lets do this again!

Six Red Apples

Six red apples growing on a tree,
(Have the children point to their apples on the headband.)

Three for you and three for me.

(Point to one group of three and then the other.)

Help me climb the tree just so,

(Have the children pretend to be climbing a tree.)

Picking six red apples, dropping them down below.

(Have the children fall to the ground. )

One, two, three,

(Have the children point to the first three apples,)

Four, five and six.

(Now have the children point to the last three apples.)

Now lets have an apple picnic.

(Have the children sit in a circle pretending to eat apples.)

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Three Little Raccoons

One little raccoon looking for things to do,
(Have the children put up one finger.)

Along came another and then there were two.

(Have the children put up a second finger.)

Two happy raccoons trying so hard to see, Along came another and then there were three.
(Have the children put up a third finger.)

Three little raccoons as tired as can be, Looked for a place to rest and scurried up a tree.
(Have the children pretend to be a raccoon rolling up in a ball going to sleep.)

Five Big Elephants

Five big elephants - oh what a sight, Swinging their trunks from left to right! Four are followers, and one is the king. They all walk around the circus ring.

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Five Little Fish

Five little fish swimming in the sea.
(Have the children point to all the fingers on their hand.)

The first fish said, That fisherman wont catch me!

(Have the children point to their first finger.)

The second fish said, Look out for that line!

(Have the children point up in the air, as if they are looking up at the water.)

The third fish said, That hook is not mine.

(Have the children shake their head no.)

The fourth fish said, Wed better swim away.

(Have the children pretend to swim away.)

The fifth fish said, Well swim here another day.

(Have the children move their hands around the room , pretending they are a fish.)

So as fast as they could, Like little fish should: Away from the hook, Without a backward look; Five little fish swam out to sea, Away from the fisherman, away from me!

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Seasons
Dropping Leaves
The leaves are dropping from the trees, (Have the children flutter hands above their heads.) Yellow, brown and red. They patter softly like the rain, (Have the children flutter thier fingers down, like rain.) One landed on my head. (Have the children place one finger on their heads.)

Fall Tree
I am a large fall tree.
(Have the children raise their arms over their head.)

Winds blow, and blow, at me.

(Have the children sway back and forth.)

My leaves come tumbling down.

(Have the children swirl their hands in a downward movement.)

And make a blanket on the ground.

(Have the children lay down on the floor.)

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Scarecrow
The old scarecrow is such a funny man.
(Have the children pretend to laugh.)

He flops in the wind as hard as he can.

(Have the children sway back and forth.)

He flops to the right, he flops to the left,

(Have the children flop right and left.)

He flops back and forth,

(Have the children flop back and forth.)

Till hes most out of breath.

(Have the children take a deep breath.)

His arms swing out; his legs swing, too.

(Have the children swing arm s, then legs.)

He nods his head in a, How-do-you-do?

(Have the children nod their heads up and down.)

See him flippity flop when the wind blows hard,

(Have the children flop back and forth.)

The funny scarecrow in our back yard.

Ghost Poem
l saw a ghost,
(Have the children make finger circle eyes.)

He saw me too.
(Have the children point to themselves.)

I waved at him,
(Have the children wave their hand.)

But he said, BOO!

(Have the children try to scare the person next to them.)

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Snowflake Poem
Snowflakes, snowflakes, softly falling from the sky.
(Have the children pretend to be a snowflake floating around the room .)

Snowflakes falling, just passing you by. Snowflakes floating so gracefully. Landing on the ground, so wonderfully.
(Have the children pretend to be snow falling on the ground.)

Snowflakes so cold and crystal white,

(Have the children pretend to be cold laying on the ground.)

I hope they stay on the ground tonight.

(Have the children pretend they are in the snow making snow angels.)

Gingerbread Man Cookies

I am making cookie dough,
(Have the children point to themselves.)

Round and round the beaters go.

(Have the children move their hands in circles.)

Add some flour from a cup,

(Have the children pretend to pour.)

Stir and mix the batter up.

(Have the children pretend to stir.)

Roll them, cut them, nice and neat,

(Have the children pretend to roll and cut out cookies.)

Put them on a cookie sheet.

(Have the children pretend to be placing their cookies on a cookie sheet.)

Bake them, count them, one, two, three,

(Have the children count out three fingers.)

Serve them to my friends with glee.

(Have the children smile and pretend to be giving each other cookies.)

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Reindeer Dancing
Reindeer, reindeer, reach up high. Reindeer, reindeer, jump to the sky. Reindeer, reindeer, turn around. Reindeer, reindeer, touch the ground. Reindeer, reindeer, run real fast. Reindeer, reindeer, slow at last. Reindeer, reindeer, you cant stay. Reindeer, reindeer, fly away.

Building a Snowman
Lets make a snowman, you and me. Lets make it quickly, one, two, three.
(Have the children pretend to make a snowm an.)

Roll the body, on the ground. Roll the head, tight and sound.
(Have the children point to their body, then to their head.)

Twigs for arms, a carrot for the nose. Coal for eyes, and a hat in case it snows.
(Have the children point to their arm s, nose, and eyes.)

Look at our snowman, big and tall. Making it took no time at all!
(Have the children sm ile and jum p up and down.)

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Springtime
Winter is over and spring is here, Before we know it, summer is near.
(Have the children give a big cheer.)

Were so glad spring is here!

(Have the children nod their head yes.)

Birds are singing, their songs fill the air,

(Have the children make bird sounds.)

Flowers and plants are sprouting everywhere.

(Have the children pretend they are a bloom ing flower.)

Spring is here, lets give a great big cheer!

(Have the children give a big cheer.)

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