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Baby TimeSongs and RhymesMonash Public Library Service
F Fishis forOnce I Caught A Fish AliveHold up your fingers as you count, shrug whenyou let the fish go, and wiggle the little fingeron your right hand when it gets bitten!1, 2, 3, 4, 5Once I caught a fish alive6, 7, 8, 9, 10Then I let it go again.Why did you let it go?Because it bit my finger so.Which finger did it bite?This little finger on my rightCount with baby! How many fingers on each hand?
A Alphabetis forAlphabet SongA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U,V, W, X, Y, and Z.Now I know my ABC,Next time won’t you sing with me?What letter doesbaby’s name startwith?Find it in thealphabet, make thesound and say theirname!
W Woolis forBaa Baa Black SheepBaa Baa black sheep have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir, three bags fullOne for the master and one for the dameAnd one for the little boy who lives down the lane.Moo moo jersey cow have you any milk?Yes sir, yes sir, three pails fullOne for the master and one for the catAnd one for the little pig who wants to get fat.Baa Baa white sheep have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir three bags fullOne for the jumpers and one for the frocksAnd one for the little girl with holes in her socks.
S Secretis forCan you keep a secret?Can you keep a secret?I don’t suppose you can.You mustn’t laughYou mustn’t cryBut do the best you can!Tickle baby’s ear and tell him orher a secret!
H Houseis forGarden SnailSlowly, slowly, very slowly,Goes the garden snail.Slowly, slowly, very slowly,Up the garden trail.Quickly, quickly, very quickly,Runs the little mouse.Quickly, quickly, very quickly,In his little house.
C Cowis forHey diddle diddleHey diddle diddleThe cat and the fiddleThe cow jumped over the moonThe little dog laughed to see such funAnd the dish ran away with the spoon
M Mouseis forHickory DickoryHickory Dickory DockThe mouse ran up the clockThe clock struck oneThe mouse ran downHickory Dickory DockHickory Dickory DockThe mouse ran up the clockThe clock struck 2The mouse felt blueHickory dickory dockHickory Dickory DockThe mouse ran up the clockThe clock struck 3The mouse said weeeeHickory dickory dockHold babycarefully andsay ‘up’ in ahigh voice asyou lift baby up.Then say ‘down’in a low voice asyou lower babydown.Turn it into agame and watchbaby laugh!
H Horseis forHorsey HorseyHorsey, horseyDon’t you stopJust let your feet goClippity clopYour tail goes swishYour wheels go roundGiddy up we’reHomeward boundHow many horses are there? Count them with baby!
K Kingis forHumpty DumptyHumpty Dumpty sat on the wallHumpty Dumpty had a great fallAll the King’s horsesAnd all the King’s menCouldn’t put Humpty together again
H Handsis forIf you’re happy and you know itClap your hands, rub your tummy, blow a kiss etc twice afteryou sing each actionIf you’re happy and you know it clap your handsIf you’re happy and you know itThen you really ought to show itIf you’re happy and you know it clap you’re hands.If you’re happy and you know it rub your tummy .Blow a kiss .Tickle your toes .Pointing to and naming thingslike hands, feet, nose etc will helpbaby to develop a vocabulary.Baby is never too young to hearlanguage used in daily life andfrom story books!
R Rainis forIncy Wincy SpiderIncy Wincy spider climbed up the water spoutDown come the rain and washed the spider outOut came the sunshine and dried up all the rainSo Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout againIncy Wincy spider was climbing up the treeDown came the snow and made the spider freezeOut came the sun and melted all the snowSo Incy Wincy spider had another goAs baby grows, learning the handmovements to rhymes helps developfine motor skills. Plus, it’s fun!
B Bellis forJingle BellsJingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to rideOn a one horse open sleighHey!Jingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle All the wayOh what fun it is to rideOn a one horse open sleigh
D Duckis forOld MacDonald’s FarmOld MacDonald had a farmEi-Ei-OAnd on that farm he had a cowEi-Ei-OWith a moo moo hereAnd a moo moo thereHere a moo, there a mooEverywhere a moo mooOld MacDonald had a farmEi-Ei-OAnd on that farm he had a sheep .And on that farm he had a duck .And on that farm he had a dog .
C Clapis forOpen Shut ThemOpen shut them, open shut themGive a little clapOpen shut them, open shut themLay them in your lapOpen shut them, open shut themGive them all a shakeOpen shut them, open shut themKeep them wide a wakeOpen shut them, open shut themDon’t get in a muddleOpen shut them, open shut themGive your friends a cuddle
B Babyis forPat a CakePat a cake, pat a cakeBaker’s manBake me a cakeAs fast as you canPat it and prick it andMark it with B andPut it in the oven forBaby and Me
N Noseis forPeek-a-boo!Peek-a-boo,Peek-a-booI see you!I see you!I see your button noseI see your tiny toesI see you!Peek-a-boo!Pointing to and naming thingslike hands, feet, nose etc will helpbaby to develop a vocabulary.Exposing babies to regularsinging, reading and talkingfrom birth will give them around5000 words in their vocabulary bythe time they start school!
T Treeis forRock-a-bye BabyRock-a-bye babyOn the tree topWhen the winds blowsThe cradle will rockWhen the bough breaksThe cradle will fallAnd down will come babyCradle and all!
G Gardenis forCircle baby’s palm with your finger, step your fingers uptheir arm then tickle them under their arm!Round and Round the GardenRound and round the gardenLike a teddy bearOne step, two stepAnd tickle under thereRound and round the haystackWent the little mouseOne step, two stepAnd into his little houseRound and round the lighthouseAnd up the spiral stairOne step, two stepAnd right up in the air!
W Wateris forRow Row Row Your BoatRow, row, row your boatGently down the streamMerrily, merrily,Merrily, merrilyLife is but a dreamRock, rock, rock your boatGently to and froWibbley, wobbley,Wibbley, wobbleyInto the water you go .Splash!
N Nightis forStarlight, Star BrightStarlight, star bright,The first star I see tonightI wish I mayI wish I mightHave this wishI wish tonight
H Hillis forThe Grand old Duke of YorkThe Grand old Duke of YorkHe had ten thousand menHe marched them up to the top of the hillAnd he marched them down againAnd when they were up, they were upAnd when they were down, they were downAnd when they were only half way upThey were neither up nor down
F Fingeris forThese are Baby’s FingersThese are baby’s fingersThese are baby’s toesThis is baby’s belly buttonRound and round it goes
F Farmeris forThis is the Way the Farmer RidesThis is the way the farmer ridesThe farmer ridesThe farmer ridesThis is the way the farmer ridesSo early in the morningThis is the way the lady rides.This is the way the gentleman rides This is the way the baby rides Singing and sharing rhymes isthe best way to promote a love ofreading when your child is veryyoung.This means your child is morelikely to develop early literacyskills before school, positioningthem well for formal learning.
H Hairis forThis is the Way We Wash Our HairThis the way we wash our hairwash our hairwash our hairThis is the way we wash our hairSo early in the morningThis the way we wash our toes This the way we wash our tummy This the way we wash our knees This is the way we wash our hands This is the way we wash our face
P Pigis forPretend baby’s toes are the pigs and wiggle them each line.Run your fingers up to their tummy and tickle them ‘all theway home’!This Little PiggyThis little piggy went to market This little piggystayed homeThis little piggy had roast beefThis little piggy had noneAnd this little piggy wentWEE WEE WEEall the way home
M Marketis forTo Market, To MarketOn your lap, help your child ‘gallop’ along with the rhyme.To market, to marketTo buy a fat pigHome again, home againJiggety-jigTo market, to marketTo buy a fat hogHome again, home againJiggety-jogTo market, to marketTo buy a plum bun,Home agin, home again,Market is done!
S Staris forTwinkle TwinkleTwinkle, 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.When the blazing sun is goneWhen he nothing shines uponThen you shine your little lightTwinkle, twinkle all the nightTwinkle, twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are.
F Furis forWarm KittyWarm KittySoft kitty,Little ball of fur,Sleepy kitty,Happy kitty,Purr, purr, purr!Rhyme and repetition help your child to develop a range oflanguage skills, so be prepared to share the same story timeand time again!
Out came the sun and melted all the snow So Incy Wincy spider had another go . B is for Bell Jingle Bells Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Jingle all the way . On your lap, help your child ‘gallop’ along with the rhyme. To market, to market To buy a fat pig Home again, home again Jiggety-jig To market, to market To buy a fat hog Home again .
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Hold your baby and put your face close to hers. Make silly faces. Smile at your baby. Stick out your tongue. Yawn. Wait a few seconds and see if she tries to repeat your actions back to you. Sing songs you remember from childhood to your baby. Hold your baby close in your arms or in a baby carrier. Gently dance with your baby. If your baby .
baby needs. This allows you to play with your baby while encouraging independent sitting. Place your baby in a chair or car seat to watch everyday activities. Tell your baby what you are doing. Let your baby see, hear, and touch common objects. You can give your baby attention while getting things done. With your baby lying on his back, place a toy
p r a c t i c e s CENTER for EARLY LITERACY LEARNING Especially for parents of toddlers! The chants and body movements of action rhymes promote the development of speech and listening skills. Young toddlers often engage in action rhymes with a parent or other children. Action rhymes are short rhymes—either sung or spoken—that are
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give your baby the bottle. Cuddle with and talk and sing to your baby during bottle time. Take your baby for a walk. Babies love the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Play with your baby. The Baby Blues (Take Time for Yourself) Some new mothers go through what is known as the “baby
words, they will learn to communicate by watching and listening to you. Over time, hearing the same rhymes repeated often, babies will respond with sounds, facial expressions, and body movements. Your child will delight in being the focus of your attention and affection! Discover new rhymes and stories by p
Have fun with tongue twisters/ nursery rhymes and rhyming stories. Say and sing Nursery Rhymes in different voices (whispering, shouting) and at different speeds (quickly/slowly Give daily opportunities to share a wide range of stories, songs and rhymes non-fiction books. Discuss new words with your child as you come across them and before stories.
