Five little ducks went swimming one day
Over the hills and far away
Mummy duck said “quack, quack, quack, quack”
And only four little ducks came back
Four little ducks went swimming one day
Over the hills and far away
Mummy duck said “quack, quack, quack, quack”
And only three little ducks came back
Three little ducks went swimming one day
Over the hills and far away
Mummy duck said “quack, quack, quack, quack”
And only two little ducks came back
Two little ducks went swimming one day
Over the hills and far away
Mummy duck said “quack, quack, quack, quack”
And only one little duck came back
One little duck went swimming one day
Over the hills and far away
Mummy duck said
“QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK”
And five little ducks
came swimming back
Countdown the numbers showing an open hand with 5 fingers and count
down as you sing along. Move your hand up to show the ducks going
OVER the hill and then away from you for FAR AWAY.
When “quacking” open and close your other hand like the mother duck’s
beak and don’t forget to “quack quack quack quack!” really loud on the
end verse!
Encourage your toddler to interact with you and keep eye contact,
rhymes are fun and exciting!
Actions have a big par t to play; your child will learn to love both the
sound of the words and the actions.
And don’t forget, you can sing songs and nursery rhymes anywhere; you
don’t have to be at home.
Sing rhymes with all the family – and with friends too.
For more fun rhymes to sing along with visit
www.bookstart.org.uk/havesomefun
©Five Little Ducks lyrics with permission of CYP Music limited. ©Illustration by Rachel Bright.
Wind the bobbin up
Wind the bobbin up
Pull, pull, clap clap clap
Wind it back again
Wind it back again
Pull, pull, clap clap clap
Point to the ceiling
Point to the floor
Point to the window
Point to the door
Clap your hands together, 1, 2, 3
Place your hands upon your knees
When singing the words “Wind the Bobbin up” don’t forget to roll your
fists round each other.
And for “Pull, pull, clap clap clap” pull fists apar t as though pulling elastic,
and then clap 3 times before you do the pointing. Young children love repetition and this is how they learn the words.
Sing songs with actions and encourage your child to move along to the
music - they will learn balance, co-ordination and rhythm.
Or cuddle up and sing a lullaby rhyme together whenever you can - being
close makes children feel calm, safe and secure.
Most of all enjoy rhyming books and sing rhyming songs with your child!
For more fun rhymes to sing along with visit
www.bookstart.org.uk/havesomefun
©Wind the Bobbin Up lyrics with permission of CYP Music limited. ©Illustration by Rachel Bright.