Where is Thumbkin
Where is Thumbkin is one of the most popular finger plays. Although its origins are unclear, earlier versions of the song were sung in the early 20th century. The song was popularized by Barney from the PBS series Barney & […]
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Here are the Lady’s Knives and Forks
Here are the Lady’s Knives and Forks also sometimes known as Here are Mother’s Knives and Forks is a short song with a fingerplay associated to it. The tune of the song is very similar to the more popular Pop
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Five Little Ducks
Similar with Five little Monkeys or Five Little Speckled Frogs, Five Little Ducks is a popular counting out song. There is also a finger play associated with the song. At first the parent holds five fingers out, then waves the
Five Little Monkeys
Five Little Monkeys is a popular counting-out nursery rhyme, similar in nature to “Five Little Ducks” or Five Little Speckled Frogs. Five Little Monkeys Finger Play The song has an associated fingerplay, each verse being represented by an action. First the
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Two Little Dickie Birds
“Two Little Dickie Birds” is a traditional nursery rhyme and finger-play for children, dating back to the 18th century. It was first published in London in the collection called “Mother Goose’s Melody” from 1765. There are no recorded evidences about
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This Little Piggy
“This Little Piggy” is a traditional nursery rhyme and a beloved finger-play for children. It dates back to 18th century and the full version was first published in 1760 in” The Famous Tommy Thumb’s Little Story-Book”. The “This little piggy
Round and Round the Garden
“Round and Round the Garden is a nursery rhyme that originates in the 1940’s, and it is also a singing game associated with fingerplay. “Round and Round the Garden” Finger Play This nursery rhyme is usually accompanied by other actions,
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Itsy Bitsy Spider
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Incy Wincy Spider” is a modern nursery rhyme popular among children across the United States and the United Kingdom as well (where Incy Wincy is more commonly used). The origin of this song is not known,