This pun version of the more well-known “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” was most likely popularized among scouts. Sung to the tune of “My Bonnie …”, this humorous version has many different variations. Below you can find the lyrics […]
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This conventional children’s poem was authored by Edward Lear in 1871. However, a lot of historians consider this as one of his nonsense poems written for the three-year-old daughter of his poet friend, John Symonds. In the word ‘runcible spoon’
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A contemporary song written by Ray Charles while he was the music director of the choral grouo “The Young Americans”, “Fifty Nifty United States” is a popular song used to teach children the names of the fifty states of the
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Originally written as a comedy song in 1937 by Paddy Roberts, this nursery rhyme is well-loved by parents and schools because it institutes the use of onomatopoeia – words that sound like their meanings. These words are pronounced rather exaggeratedly
Listed below you will find one of the most varied collections of tongue twisters in English: B: Brad’s big black bath brush broke. B: a Big black bug bit a big black bear,made the big black bear bleed blood. B:
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This nursery rhyme and riddle was first recorded in England in the 19th century. Below you will find the most popular version of the riddle as well as a more recent version. Riddle: This is a variation of the riddle
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This fun riddle was first published in the 1921 book Children’s Literature, A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes written by Charles Madison Curry and Erle Elsworth Clippinger. Riddle:
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This riddle is one of the many collected in Leslie Brooke’s 1916 nursery rhyme collection. Riddle:
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This children’s riddle was first published in Leslie Brooke’s collection of nursery rhymes from 1916. Riddle:
Skidamarink is an evergreen song popular with preschoolers and elementary school children alike. The origin of this popular sing-along song dates back to 1910, when it was written for a Broadway production called “The Echo,” written by Felix F. Feist
“Jimmy Crack Corn” is a traditional American folk song that has its roots in the 19th century. It is also known as “Blue Tail Fly” or “The Blue-Tailed Fly” and has been popularized through various recordings and adaptations over the
“Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me” is a famous American folk song and nursery rhyme that dates back to the mid-1800s. It is a playful and simple song that was originally played as a minstrel song, a form of racist theatrical
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Stella Ella Ola, often known as Quack Dilly Oso, is a children’s game involving chanting a simple rhyme while performing hand motions in a circle with friends. Stella Ella Ola is one of the most popular clapping games in the
Ip Dip is often used to determine who will be “it” in a game of tag or other playground games. It is a simple and fun way for children to make decisions and assign roles in a group. The exact
Hickety Pickety Bumblebee is a folk song that is designed to help people learn the names of others when in a group setting. It is popular in schools, Guides, Scouts, and other child-focused activities. The song is short in length
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The What Did Delaware song is a repetitive song that works its way through American locations, asking and answering questions. It is perceived to be a silly, nonsense song but this doesn’t stop it from being a popular choice with
Oats Peas Beans and Barley Grow is a popular rhyme with school-aged children who are taught to recite it along with a number of actions. One child is chosen as the farmer who listens to the rhyme and then acts
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Senor Don Gato is a song that tells us all about a cat of the same name who goes up to the roof to read a love letter he has been sent. Sadly, the cat falls off the roof and
The Gingerbread Man rhyme comes from the Gingerbread Man fairy tale that tells us about how a Gingerbread Man managed to escape from a number of different people as they tried to eat it. The ending of the rhyme sees
With so many variations, Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is also known as All the Leaves Are Falling Down and is typically sung to the tune of London Bridge. It is a song that is perfect for the autumn season
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The Lady with the Alligator Purse has been a popular song in America for many years, with most children being able to recite the lines of the song with ease. The song tells us the tale of Miss Lucy who
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Lazy Mary is a nursery rhyme that’s sung to the same tune as “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush”. It tells the story of Lazy Mary who’s not keen to get out of bed and her mother who’s trying
The Yellow Rose of Texas is a traditional folk song from America that is much-loved as a singalong western song. Over the years, versions have been recorded by top artists including Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley, helping to keep it
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Little Liza Jane, also known as Lil Liza Jane, is a traditional folk song that was first printed in 1916 when it was credited to Countess Ada de Lauchau. However, its origins are believed to go back even further. The
Children learn beautifully through play and singing, which is why there are so many educational nursery rhymes and songs. Apples and Bananas are another one of these, teaching little ones about the vowel sounds in the alphabet and helping them
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Great Green Gobs of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts is a song that dates back to the middle of the 20th century and is usually sung to the melody of The Old Grey Mare. It talks about lots of different animal
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How Much is That Doggie in the Window? was written by Bob Merrill and released in 1952 as a novelty song. Recorded by Patti Page, the song topped the charts and sold more than two million copies. Another version sung
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And the Green Grass Grows All Around is a traditional American song that is still enjoyed by children today as one of the classics. It’s a great example of a cumulative song which means that each verse relies on the
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The Hearse Song, also known as The Worms Crawl In The Worms Crawl Out is a children’s song that has a very macabre subject. Describing the process of human decomposition, the song is traditionally sung while children stand in a
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Concentration 64 is a fast-paced clapping game that is often played by children in the playground. However, the structure means that it can also be adapted for use as a learning activity or to spark discussion. As well as being
The Happy Wanderer was originally a German folk song titled Mein Vater war ein Wandersmann, but its popularity means that it has since been translated into many other languages. The lyrics are credited to Florenz Friedrich Sigismund but the tune
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Also known as Taps, the Day is Done Gone the Sun has a melody that will be instantly recognizable. The melancholy notes of the solo bugler are generally associated with funerals and grieving now, but this wasn’t always the case.
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Old Joe Clark is a type of folk song that originated in the US. The song is believed to have been written in the 19th century but there are no printed records that predate 1900. One of the earliest published
How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood is a very popular tongue twister and song that dates back to the early 20th century, more precisely to 1902 when Robert Hobart Davis published it for
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Oh, Playmate, Come Out And Play With Me also known as Say, Say, Oh, Playmate is a song that dates back to the early 20th century, probably written sometime between 1904 and 1906 by Charles Leslie Johnson when he published
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If A If All The Raindrops is a song that first appeared in the eighth season, twelfth episode of Barney Goes To School, on the 15th August 1990. Initially the song was shorter, but the producers of the show later
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Make New Friends is a scout song that encourages young children to value their old friends even as they meet new people along the way. Starting with the 1960s, Girl Scouts would sing the Make New Friends But Keep The
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Red River Valley is a popular Canadian folk song and like many others songs from that time,such as Alouette, it has a somber mood to it. Red River Valley tells the tale of a Metis local woman worried about her
The Rubber Duckie song has its roots in one episode of Sesame Street on the 25th February 1970. The song was created by Jeff Moss along with Joe Raposo. Much to their surprise, Rubber Duckie became a popular hit in
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Who Stole The Cookie From The Cookie Jar also known as Who Took The Cookie From The Cookie Jar is a traditional American nursery rhyme that is great for both singing aloud as a group and playing a game. There
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Lemonade Crunchy Ice isn’t as old as many of the other popular nursery rhymes and clapping songs, as it’s been around since the 1980s only. How To Play Lemonade, Crunchy Ice Game A fairly simple rhyme, it can be either
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Old Mother Leary is an American nursery rhyme classic that’s been a singalong favorite for well over a century. The song is based on an old ragtime tune written in 1886 by Joe Hayden and Theodore Metz, “A Hot Time
Boom Boom Ain’t It Great To Be Crazy is an excellent example of a “patchwork” song which has gradually evolved and changed over time, taking inspiration from lots of previous songs. The first copyright registration for Boom Boom Ain’t It
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I Want a Hippo (For Christmas) is a festive novelty song that enjoyed unexpected success on its released in 1953. Who Sings I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas I want a hippopotamus for Christmas was written by John Rox, a
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Written by Harry S. Miller in 1893, the popularity of The Cat Came Back endures to this day as it proved to stand the test of time. The song tells the story of some “Old Mr Johnson” who wants to
Oh Mr Sun is a children’s song that was published by Canadian singer Raffi on his 1970 album “Singable Songs for the Very Young”. The song was later featured in the children’s show Barney & Friends. Oh Mr Sun Lyrics
Do You Hear What I Hear is another contemporary song that became a part of every Christmas. Composed by Gloria Shayne with lyrics by Noel Regney in 1962 and recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale, the same group that made
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All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth is silly little Christmas song composed in 1944 by a music teacher from New York named Donald Yetter Gardner when he noticed that most of his second graders missed at
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Despite not being as popular today as other French nursery rhymes such as Frere Jacques or Alouette, Ah! Vous dirai-je maman (Oh! Shall I tell you, mommy) had a tremendous impact on children’s music. The tune is one of the
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This Christmas song is a famous composition by pianist Felix Bernard, with lyrics by Richard Bernhard Smith. It was first released in 1934 by composer and violinist Richard Himber.Originally more of a “romantic winter interlude”, Winter Wonderland has been taken
