“The importance of using songs and rhymes in teaching English at primary schools”

Songs and rhymes for kids

Content

Songs

• Alphabet
• Dog, cat and mouse
• My family (is great)
• If You're Happy and You Know It
• Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider
• Whistle While You Work
• Bedtime Song
• Big and Small Theme Tune
• Birthday Song
• Bath time Song
• Barry the Bear Song
• Boo Song
• Carmen the Chicken Song
• Baa Baa Black Sheep
• It’s fun to play
• Color Song
• Dancing Rose Song
• Eric the Elephant Song
• Ethelbert the Tiger Song
• Finley the Fire Engine Song
• I Can Sing a Rainbow (The Rainbow Song)
• The Walking Song
• Five Little Monkeys

Rhymes

• Ten in a Bed
• Five Little Speckled Frogs
• Five Little Ducks
• Five Current Buns
• One, Two Buckle My Shoe
• One Banana, Two banana
• Round and Round the Garden
• Rockets
• A Tall Silver Rocket
• Dinosaurs
• Five Fat Peas
• Monkeys on the Bed
• Turtles
• Three Ducks
• Rhyme to help children write number
• Ladybird, Ladybird
• Ten Fingers
• Hickety pickety, my black hen
• I Can Count
• Counting in Two’s
• Moo Cow, Moocow
• Two Little Birds Sitting On a Wall
• This Little Pig
• Goosey, Goosey, Gander
• A wise old owl
• Baabaa black sheep
• Early to Bed
• Hickory, dickory, dock

Alphabet

A - B - C - D - E - F - G H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P Q - R - S T - U and V, W - X - Y and Z Now I know my A - B - C's

Next time won't you sing with me?

Dog, cat and mouse

Dog cat and mouse, live in a house Dog cat and mouse, live in a house

The dog was big, big, big The cat was big, big, big The mouse was small, small, small The house was tall, tall, tall

Mouse says “please, give me some cheese” Mouse says “please, give me some cheese”

The dog was big, big, big The cat was big, big, big The mouse was small, small, small The house was tall, tall, tall

Dog has biscuits, cat has whiskers Dog has biscuits, cat has whiskers

The dog was big, big, big The cat was big, big, big The mouse was small, small, small The house was tall, tall, tall

Dog says “let’s run, and have some fun” Dog says “let’s run, and have some fun”

The dog was big, big, big The cat was big, big, big The mouse was small, small, small The house was tall, tall, tall

Dog cat and mouse, live in a house Dog cat and mouse, live in a house

The dog was big, big, big The cat was big, big, big The mouse was small, small, small The house was tall, tall, tall

My family (is great)

This is my sister, and that is my brother This is my father, and that is my mother

Family, family, Family, family, family, my family’s great

This is my aunt, and that is my grandma This is my uncle, and that is my grandpa

Family, family, Family, family, family, my family’s great

If You're Happy and You Know It

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap) If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)

If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap) If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (stomp stomp) If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!) If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)If you're happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Head and shoulders, knees and toes, Knees and toes, Knees and toes, Head and shoulders, knees and toes, It's my body Eyes and ears and mouth and nose, Mouth and nose, Mouth and nose, Eyes and ears and mouth and nose, It's my body Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, Feet and seat, Feet and seat, Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, It's my body

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider Crawled up the water spout Down came the rain And washed the spider out Out came the sun And dried up all the rain And the itsy bitsy spider Crawled up the spout again.

Whistle While You Work

Just whistle while you work (whistle) Put on that grin and start right in to whistle loud and long Just hum a merry tune (hum) Just do your best and take a rest and sing your self a song When there's too much to do Don't let it bother you, forget your troubles, Try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee And whistle while you work (whistle) Come on get smart, tune up and start to whistle while you work

Bedtime Song

The time has come to say goodnight To say sleep tight til the morning light. Oh the time has said to stay goodnight It's the end of a lovely day We've have so much fun today Tomorrow's just a dream away And now it's time to say goodnight At the end of a lovely day Goodnight!

Big and Small Theme Tune

It doesn't matter if you're tiny or tall, It doesn't matter if you're BIG or SMALL. If you wanna have fun, it doesn't matter at all. You got it, BIG! Why thank you SMALL! Skipping, flipping, climbing up a rope, Hiding, riding, sliding down a slope. Skating on an ice cube, swinging on a star… It makes no difference, what size you are. Nice! If you wanna have fun it doesn't matter at all! 'Cos here we are, we're BIG and SMALL. Yeah!

Birthday Song

Happy, happy, happy, happy, birthday to you, Have a happy day today. Everybody here wishes you a happy birthday, Have a happy day today! Are you one, are you two, are you three, are you four? Are you five, six, seven, or maybe more? C babies wishes you a happy birthday with lots of birthday cards through your door. Happy Birthday!

Bathtime Song

It's bathtime! Mud, mud, mud galore Dirt is lots of fun But you need a nice warm bath when the day is done Wash, wash, wash yourself until you're nice and clean From your head down to your toes and all the bits between.

Barry the Bear Song

Barry the bear is on the beat, Keeping the peace on Long and Short Street. Traffic jams, lost property, Everything solved with a cup of tea. Got a problem, he’ll take a look, And write some notes in his little black book. Barry the Bear, He'll look after you. Barry the Bear, He's always there for you. Barry the Bear, Is on his beat. Something to report?

Boo Song

Hello Little Bo Hello, how are you? Ok The sky is blue, It’s a beautiful day! You’re walking along Humming a song Then Boo! I jump out at you! Ha! Boo (here), Boo (there) Boo! In the middle Boo (round), Boo (square) Boo! What a giggle, Should have seen your face, Boo! Boo! Boo! All over the place. You don’t have to close your eyes If I say Boo! It’s a big surprise And if you want to Boo! Me too! Jump out at me and just say Boo! Boo (here), Boo (there) Boo! In the middle Boo (round), Boo (square) boo Boo! What a giggle, Boo! Boo! Should have seen your face, Boo! Boo! Boo! All over the place. Boo (here) Boo (there) Boo! In the middle Boo (round) boo (square) Boo! What a giggle Boo! Boo! In outer space Boo! Boo! Boo!

Carmen the Chicken Song

I am Carmen, I'm a chicken. And I cooka for you when you come in. My café is very nice, I cook pasta, I cook rice. Carmen the chicken, What a brilliant cook? She knows all the recipes in the recipe book. Pizza, pasta, carbonar, I can cook them all. Carmen sets the timer, And it's getting very hot. The temperature is rising, And she starts to sweat a lot. The food it is a coming, But you know you've got to wait. Here comes your spaghetti now, It's on the plate. What a would you like?

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa baa black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full. One for the master, One for the dame, One for the little boy who lives down the lane. "Thank you" said the master, "Thank you" said the dame, "Thank you" said the little boy who lived down the lane. Baa baa black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full. One for the master, One for the dame, One for the little boy who lives do wn the lane.

It’s fun to play

With your friends everyday, You want to make it last forever But keep in your head What the tweenies said Then we’ll all play safe together Yes! We’ll all play safe together Clean! Clean! Cleaning Stuff! It’s all about Cleaning Stuff! Clean! Clean! Cleaning Stuff! What should we do with Cleaning Stuff!! Kept in a cupboard Or under the sink If you see these things Just stop and think Don’t go near, keep well away Don’t ever touch Or use them… to play It’s fun to play with your friends everyday then we’ll all play safe together.

Color Song

Is it Yellow, Is it Pink, Is it Orange, what do you think? Is it Red, Green,

Blue or White

Which coloured house do you think is right? Yellow house, Orange house, Blue, Pink or White? Green house, Red house, Which do you think is right? Which coloured house are we going to Tell me what do you think? Which coloured house are we going to Tell me what do you think?

Dancing Rose Song

The music of the river, Splashing all around, How can I be lonely, When I hear that lovely sound? My feet just have to dance, My feet just have to dance, Whenever I hear that sound. My darling hippopotamus You are a friend so true, How can I be lonely, When I've a friend like you? My feet just have to dance, My feet just have to dance, Whenever I think of you. Whenever I think of you.

Eric the Elephant Song

Eric is big but no job is too small, He's Opposite's firefighter and always on call. (I'm on my way) Eric the elephant, It's an emergency. Eric the elephant, There's a cat up a tree. His ladder is tall, but he won't fall. Eric the elephant, It's an emergency. Eric the elephant, There's a cat up a tree. With his big, long nose, He doesn't need a hose. He'll put the fire out with his watery snout. Eric the elephant!

Ethelbert the Tiger Song

Where shall we go Ethelbert? When Ethelbert comes out to play, He makes a new friend everyday. He travels on a magic trail, Ethelbert, a tiger's tale. When Ethelbert comes out to play, He makes a new friend everyday. He travels on a magic trail, Ethelbert, a tiger's tale. When Ethelbert comes out to play, He makes a new friend everyday. He travels on a magic trail, Ethelbert, a tiger's tale.

Finley the Fire Engine Song

Finley the Fire Engine. That’s the sound, the sound of his sirens. Finley the Fire Engine. Here comes Finley, it's time to play. Ring, ring, ring - somebody's calling. Clang, clang, clang – there goes the bell. Zoom, zoom, zoom – rev up your engines. Here comes Finley and all his friends. Finley the Fire Engine. Hear the sound, the sound of his sirens. Finley the Fire Engine. Here comes Finley, it's time to play. Ring, ring, ring – let's play with Finley. Clang, clang, clang – hear the bell ring. Zoom, zoom, zoom – rev up your engines. Here comes Finley and all his friends. Finley the Fire Engine. That’s the sound, the sound of his sirens. Finley the Fire Engine. Here comes Finley, it's time to play.

I Can Sing a Rainbow

(The Rainbow Song)

Red and yellow and pink and green, Purple and orange and blue, I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow Sing a rainbow too. Listen with your eyes, listen with your ears, And hear everything you see, You can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, Sing along with me.

The Walking Song

Walking, I'm just walking along, And I'm singing my walking song, I'm just walking along. Swinging, I'm just swinging along, And I'm singing my swinging song I'm just swinging along. Dancing, I'm just dancing along, And I'm singing my dancing song, I'm just dancing along.

Five Little Monkeys

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and he bumped his head The mummy called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Four little monkeys jumping... Three little monkeys... Two little monkeys... One little monkey..

Ten in a Bed

There were ten in the bed,

And the little one said ‘ roll over, roll over ’ ,

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were nine in the bed,

And the little one said ‘ roll over, roll over ’

So they all rolled over and one fell out ……

Five Little Speckled Frogs

Five little speckled frogs,

Sat on a speckled log,

Eating some most delicious bugs

Yum, Yum …

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there were four green speckled frogs

Glub, Glub,

Four little speckled frogs,

Sat on a speckled log

Eating some most delicious bugs,

Yum Yum …

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool

Then there were three green speckled frogs,

Glub, Glub

Five Little Ducks

Five Little ducks went swimming one day,

Over the hills and far away

Mother duck said,

“ Quack, quack, quack quack ”

But only four little ducks cam back.

(Continue until one little duck)

Five Current Buns

Five current buns in a baker ’ s shop,

Round and fat with sugar on the top,

Along came a girl with a penny one day,

Bought a current bun and took it away,

Four current buns in a baker ’ s shop …

(Continue until one current bun in a baker ’ s shop)

One, Two Buckle My Shoe

One, two buckle my shoe

Three, four knock on the door

Five, six pick up sticks

Nine, ten a big fat hen … ..

One banana, two banana

One banana, two bananas,

Three bananas, more

Four bananas, five bananas,

Six bananas, more.

Seven bananas, eight bananas,

Nine bananas, more

Ten yellow bananas !

Round and round the garden

Round and round the garden,

Like a teddy bear,

One step, two steps,

And tickle you under there!

Rockets

Rockets shoot off into space,

Hurry up it ’ s quite a race!

Rockets make a big loud boom,

Heading up towards the moon!

Counting down before we go,

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, ZERO

A Tall Silver Rocket

A tall silver rocket

Is standing on the ground,

Now it ’ s nearly ready

Here comes the sound.

Ten, Nine, Eight … .

BLAST OFF

Dinosaurs

Five enormous dinosaurs

Letting out a roar

One went away, and

Then there were four.

Four enormous dinosaurs

Crashing down a tree,

One went away, and

Then there were three.

Three enormous dinosaurs

Eating tiger stew,

One went away, and

Then there were two.

Two enormous dinosaurs,

Trying to run

One ran away, and then there was one.

One enormous dinosaur,

Afraid to be a hero,

He went away and then there were zero.

Five Fat Peas

Five fat peas in a pod pressed

(Child holds hand in a fist)

One grew, two grew, so did the rest.

(put thumb and fingers up one by one)

They grew and grew

(raise hand in the air very slowly)

And did not stop,

Until one day

The pod went POP!

(Child claps hands together)

Monkeys on the Bed

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 ” .

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed … .

Turtles

One baby turtle alone and new

Finds a friend, and then there are two.

Two baby turtles crawl down to the sea.

They find another, and then there are three.

Three baby turtles crawl along the shore.

They find another, and then there are four.

Four baby turtles go for a dive.

Up swims another, and then there are five.

Three Ducks   (Tune of Twinkle, twinkle)

Watch the ducks and you will see,

They are waddling one, two three,

First the smallest leads the line,

Middle sized duck thinks second place is fine,

Biggest duck is third you see,

They are waddling one, two, three.

Rhyme to help children write numbers

Number 1 is big and tall, stand him up so he won ’ t fall.

Number 2 goes backwards and along,

please make sure you don ’ t go wrong.

Two little curls for number 3,

one for you and one for me.

Number 4 goes down and across,

give him a stick so he ’ s the boss.

Number 5 is a funny chap,

down fat tummy and give him a hat.

Number 6 looks like a curl in your hair,

twiddle it around to show that it ’ s there,

Number 7 starts with a hat,

then goes down just like that,

Number eight makes an ‘ S ’ then go back to join it up.

Number 9 is like a ball on a stick,

start with a ‘ C ’ then go up and down quick.

Number 10, that ’ s a lot of fun,

write 1 and an ought and now it ’ s all done!

Ladybird, Ladybird

Ladybird, Ladybird, Fly away home, Your house is on fire, Your children all gone.

Ten Fingers

I have ten fingers (hold up both hands, fingers spread)

And they all belong to me,   (point to self)

I can make them do things-

Would you like to see?

I can shut them up tight (make fists)

I can open them wide (open hands)

I can put them together (place palms together)

I can make them all hide   (put hands behind back)

I can make them jump high   (hands over head)

I can make them jump low   (touch floor)

I can fold them quietly   (fold hands in lap)

And hold them just so.

Hickety pickety, my black hen

Hicketypickety, my black hen, She lay's eggs for gentlemen; Sometimes nine, sometimes ten, Hicketypickety, my black hen.

I Can Count

I can count, want to see?

Here ’ s my fingers- one, two, three   (Hold up fingers as you count)

Four and five, this hand is done.

Now I ’ ll count the other one.

Six, seven, eight and nine   (Hold up fingers on other hand)

Just one more, I ’ m doing fine.

The last little finger is number ten.

Now I ’ ll count them all again.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!

Counting in Two ’ s

‘ Two, four, six, eight

Meet me by the garden gate

If I ’ m late, don ’ t wait.

Two, four, six, eight ’

Moo Cow, Moo cow

Moo cow, moo cow, How do you do, cow? Very well, thank you, Moo, moo, moo.

Two Little Birds Sitting On a Wall

Two little birds Sitting on a wall, One called Peter, One called Paul.

Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul, Come back Peter, Come back Paul.

This Little Pig

This little pig went to market, This little pig stayed at home, This little pig had roast beef, This little pig had none, And this little pig went wee, wee, wee, All the way home.

Goosey, Goosey, Gander

Goosey, goosey, gander, Whither shall I wander? Upstairs, and downstairs, And in my lady's chamber. There I met an old man Who wouldn't say his prayers! I took him by the left leg And threw him down the stairs.

A wise old owl

Baa baa black sheep

A wise old owl lived in an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?

Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full; One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane.

Early to Bed

The cock crows in the morn To tell us to rise, And he that lies late Will never be wise.

Hickory, dickory, dock

Hickory, dickory, dock, The mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, The mouse ran down! Hickory, dickory, dock.