Hat, Shirt, Pants and Shoes

(Sing to the tune of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes)

Hat, shirt, pants and shoes;
Pants and shoes;
Pants and shoes;
Hat, shirt, pants and shoes;
Cover all my body.

All About Me Songs

"Two Little Eyes"
(Children's Songbook #268)
Two little eyes that blink, blink, blink,
Two little eyes that see;
Head and shoulders; knees and toes;
And many more things make me.
Tra la la la la la,
Two little eyes that see,
Two little eyes that blink, blink, blink,
And many more things make me.
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"We Are Different"
(Children's Songbook #263)

1. I know you, and you know me.
We are as diff’rent as the sun and the sea.
I know you, and you know me,
And that’s the way it is supposed to be.

2. I help you, and you help me.
We learn from problems, and we’re starting to see.
I help you, and you help me,
And that’s the way it is supposed to be.

3. I love you, and you love me.
We reach together for the best we can be.
I love you, and you love me,
And that’s the way it is supposed to be.

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"Every Star is Different"
(Children's Songbook #142)

1. Ev’ry star is diff’rent,
And so is ev’ry child.
Some are bright and happy,
And some are meek and mild.
Ev’ry one is needed
For just what he can do.
You’re the only person
Who ever can be you.

A shining star, shining brightly,
Not so very far, shining brightly;
Be a shining star. Shine so brightly;
Shine right where you are, brightly!

2. I can shine for others
And let them feel my love,
Follow the commandments
That come from God above.
I can help another
To learn to choose the right.
Having faith and courage
Will let my star shine bright.

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Mulberry Bush

(You can substitute any other type of berry for mulberry)-

(Dance around in a circle)
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.
(Act out)
This is the way we pick the berries, pick the berries, pick the berries.
This is the way we pick the berries, so early in the morning.
(Act out)
This is the way we smash the berries, smash the berries, smash the berries.
This is the way we smash the berries, so early in the morning.
(Act out)
This is the way we make a pie,make a pie, make a pie.
This is the way we make a pie, so early in the morning.

Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime?

(Children’s Songbook, 245)
1. Oh, what do you do in the summertime
when all the world is green?
Do you fish i a stream,
or lazily dream
on the banks as the clouds go by?
Is that what you do?
So do I.

2. Oh, what do you do in the summertime
when all the world is green?
Do you swim in a pool,
to keep yourself cool,
or swing in a tree up high?
Is that what you do?
So do I.

3.Oh, what do you do in the summertime
when all the world is green?
Do you march in parades,
or drink lemonades,
or count all the stars in the sky?
Is that what you do?
So do I.

Listen or download the song here: http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=245&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=245&searchsubseqend=ZZZ

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take me out to the ball game.
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some Peanuts and Crackerjack
I don't care if I never get back.
Oh it's root, root, root for the home team.
If they don't win its a shame.
For it's 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out.
At the old ball game.

Hickory Dikcory Doc Numbers

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

Additional verse ideas: two-mouse said boo, three-mouse went whee, etc.

Use a clock (real or cardboard) to show the different numerals representing the time during the song.

Sign of Spring

(Sing to the tune- "Muffin Man")

Do you see a sign of spring,
a sign of spring, a sign of spring?
Do you see a sign of spring?
Tell us what you see.

(Pick a child to answer. Repeat the song until all children have a chance to answer at least once.)

The Magnet Song

(Sung to the tune:" I'm A Little Teapot")

I'm a little magnet, can't you see.
Some types of metal are attracted to me.
If it is not magnetic you will see.
Because it just won’t stick to me.

Foods that Grow on Trees

(Sing to the tune- The Farmer & the Dell)

Foods that grow on trees,
foods that grow on trees,
let us sing a song about,
foods that grow on trees.

Cherries grow on trees,
cherries grow on trees
pick them red and sweet,
cherries grow on trees.

Pears grow on trees,
pears grow on trees,
pick them sweet & juicy,
pears grow on trees.

Walnuts grow on trees,
walnuts grow on trees,
pick them brown & crunchy,
walnuts grow on trees.

Have the children help you make up other verses about different foods that grow on trees.

More Tree Songs

If you talk about trees around Christmas time, you can sing either of the following tree songs:

Pretty Tree
(Sung To: This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes)
1. This is the way we look for a tree,
Look for a tree, look for a tree.
This is the way we look for a tree,
Early in December.
2.This is the way we chop the tree,
Chop the tree, chop the tree.
This is the way we chop the tree,
Early in December.
3.This is the way we carry it home,
Carry it home, carry it home.
This is the way we carry it home,
Early in December.
4.This is the way we stand it up,
Stand it up, stand it up.
This is the way we stand it up,
Early in December.
5.This is the way we make it pretty,
Make it pretty, make it pretty.
This is the way we make it pretty,
Early in December.


O Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How lovely are your branches!
Your boughs are green in summer's clime
And through the snows of wintertime.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How lovely are your branches!

Stick Count Song

Point out the sound made from the texture of rhythm sticks. Point out the bumps and grooves and smooth parts that make the different sound. Pass out sticks to each child, chant the stick count song while tapping in beat in the various places chanted about:

When we say one, one, one,
Play on your thumb,
When we say two, two, two,
Play on your shoe,
When we say three, three, three,
Play on your knee,
When we say four, four, four,
Play on the floor,
When we say five, five, five,
You do the jive,
When we say six, six, six,
Put down your sticks.

Old MacDonald Had a Car

(A Variation from the song- Old MacDonald Had Farm)

Old MacDonald Had a Car
E-I-E-I-O
On his car there was a horn
E-I-E-I-O
With a beep, beep here
And a beep, beep there
Here a beep, There a beep
Everywhere a beep, beep
Old MacDonald Had a Car
E-I-E-I-O

Repeat with any of the following verse ideas:
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there were some tires... with a spin, spin...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there was a steering wheel... with a turn, turn...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there was a window... with a up, down...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there was a motor... with a vroom, vroom...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there were some wipers... with a swish, swish...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there was a head light... with a flash, flash...
Old MacDonald Had a Car.....on his car there was a turning signal... with a blink, blink...

Slippery Fish

Slippery fish, slippery fish, sliding through the water,
Slippery fish, slippery fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by an …

Octopus, octopus, squiggling in the water
Octopus, octopus, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Tuna fish, tuna fish, splashing in the water,
Tuna fish, tuna fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Great white shark, great white shark, lurking in the water,
Great white shark, great white shark, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Humongous whale, humongous whale, spouting in the water,
Humongous whale, humongous whale,
Gulp! … Gulp! … Gulp! … BURP!
Pardon me!

Our favorite version is called “Octopus” by Charlotte Diamond (You can listen to a clip or buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Octopus/dp/B000QMQHIG).

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If You're Happy and You Know It

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands

Sing the song several different times, using different emotions and actions (children can give their ideas too). Here are some ideas we had:
If you're happy and you know it stomp your feet, nod your head, etc.
If you're sad-frown real big, cry out loud, etc.
If you're excited-dance around, jump up and down, etc.
If you're angry-furrow your brow, grind your teeth, etc.
If you're scared-hug your mom, say a prayer, etc.
If you're bored-read a book, call a friend, etc.
If you're tired-go to sleep.

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Listen or download the song here: http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=266&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=266&searchsubseqend=ZZZ

Twinkle, Twinkle, Traffic Light

Tune- "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light,
Standing on the corner bright.
When it's green it's time to go.
When it's red it's stop, you know.
Twinkle, twinkle, traffic light,
Standing on the corner bright.

The More We Get Together

(Tune: Have you ever see a lassie?)
The more we are together, together, together,
The more we are together, the happier we’ll be.
For your friends are my friends,
and my friends are your friends.
The more we get together the happier we’ll be.
(Children can walk around and give hugs while singing.)

Open Shut Them (scissors)

Open, shut them, open, shut them
(make scissor motions with fingers).
Give a little snip, snip, snip
(snip with fingers three times).
Open, shut them, open, shut them
(make scissor motions with fingers).
Make another clip
(final snip with fingers).

Brushes in My Home (Chant)

Chant the following rhyme together & act out brushing things:
These brushes in my home are simply everywhere.
I use them for my teeth each day, and also for my hair.
We use them in the kitchen sink and in the toilet bowls,
for putting polish on my shoes and to waterproof the soles.
Brushes are used to polish floors and also paint the wall,
to clean the outdoor barbecue. It’s hard to name them all.

Move Like an Animal (Chant)

(Do animal movements as you chant the rhyme)
We’ll hop, hop, hop like a bunny.
And run, run, run like a dog.
We’ll walk, walk, walk like a kitten.
And jump, jump, jump like a frog.
We’ll swim, swim, swim like a goldfish.
And fly, fly, fly like a bird.
We’ll sit right down and fold our hands and not say a single word!

Nursery Rhymes

Sing, say or read several nursery rhymes together. Give the kids a chance to sing or say them by themselves too. You can also say them as the children participate in each of the corresponding activities.

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