Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Fingerplays for Kids
(Tune: “The Farmer In the Dell“)
The frost is on the roof
The frost is on the ground
The frost is on the window
The frost is all around
The frost is on the roof
(point hands over head)
The frost is on the ground
(point to the floor)
The frost is on the window
(make a window with your hands)
The frost is all around
(make large circles with hands)
Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul,
With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.
Frosty the Snowman, is a fairytale, they say.
He was made of snow, but the children know he came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found,
For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around!
Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, was alive as he could be;
and the children say he could laugh and play,
just the same as you and me.
Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
look at Frosty go.
Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
over the hills of snow.
Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day,
so he said, “Let’s run, and we’ll have some fun now, before I melt away.”
Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there, all around the square,
sayin’, “Catch me if you can.”
He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop;
and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, “Stop!”
For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye, sayin’ “Don’t cry, I’ll be back again some day.
Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
look at Frosty go.
Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump,
over the hills of snow.
5 Little Snowmen (free printable)
5 Little Snowmen Standing Round My Door (free printable)
(Tune: “Frere Jacques“)
Dance like snowflakes
Dance like snowflakes
In the air
In the air
Whirling, twirling, snowflakes
Whirling, twirling, snowflakes
Here and there
Here and there.
Download this instrumental version of Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) to listen and practice offline.
(Tune: “Itsy Bitsy Spider“)
A chubby little snowman
Had a carrot nose.
Along came a bunny,
And what do you suppose?
That hungry little bunny
Looking for his lunch,
Ate that little snowman’s nose
Nibble, nibble, crunch!!
A chubby little snowman
Had a carrot nose. (point to nose)
Along came a bunny,
And what do you suppose?
(hold up two fingers on right hand to make bunny)
That hungry little bunny
Looking for his lunch,
Ate that little snowman’s nose (pretend to grab nose)
Nibble, nibble, crunch!!
I see the wind when the leaves dance by,
I see the wind when the Clothes wave “Hi!”
I see the wind when the trees bend low,
I see the wind when the flags all blow.
I see the wind when the kites Fly high,
I see the wind when the clouds float by.
I see the wind when it blows my hair,
I see the wind ‘most everywhere!
I see the wind when the leaves dance by,
(Dance hands around)
I see the wind when the Clothes wave “Hi!”
(Wave hand)
I see the wind when the trees bend low,
(Bend arms over and down)
I see the wind when the flags all blow.
(wave arms high)
I see the wind when the kites Fly high,
(raise arms high)
I see the wind when the clouds float by.
(wave hand gently)
I see the wind when it blows my hair,
(lift hair with hands.)
I see the wind ‘most everywhere!
(Hold hands out, palms up.)
(Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell“)
I like the noisy wind,
I like the noisy wind.
It roars and mutters
And shakes the shutters.
I like the noisy wind.
I like the noisy wind,
I like the noisy wind.
It flaps the flag
And rustles my bag.
I like the noisy wind.
I like the noisy wind,
I like the noisy wind.
It roars and mutters
(voice loud, then softer)
And shakes the shutters.
(Jazz hands)
I like the noisy wind.
I like the noisy wind,
I like the noisy wind.
It flaps the flag
(flap your arms back and forth)
And rustles my bag.
(Rub hands together briskly)
I like the noisy wind.
The farmer in the dell
The farmer in the dell
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The farmer in the dell
The farmer takes a wife
The farmer takes a wife
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The farmer takes a wife
The wife takes a child
The wife takes a child
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The wife takes a child
The child takes a nurse
The child takes a nurse
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The child takes a nurse
The nurse takes a cow
The nurse takes a cow
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The nurse takes a cow
The cow takes a dog
The cow takes a dog
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The cow takes a dog
The dog takes a cat
The dog takes a cat
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The dog takes a cat
The cat takes a mouse
The cat takes a mouse
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The cat takes a mouse
The mouse takes the cheese
The mouse takes the cheese
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The mouse takes the cheese
The cheese stands alone
The cheese stands alone
Heigh-ho the derry-o
The cheese stands alone!
(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It“)
If you hear the whistling wind,
Cup your ears.
If you hear the whistling wind,
Cup your ears.
If you hear it in the trees
Making music with the leaves,
If you hear the whistling wind,
Cup your ears.
If you feel the Blustery wind,
Whirl around
If you feel the blustery wind,
Whirl around.
If you feel it lift your hair
Like a kite up in the air,
If you feel the blustery wind,
Whirl around.
If you’re happy and you know it
Clap you hands!
If you’re happy and you know it
Clap you hands!
If you’re happy and you know it
Then your smile will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it
Clap you hands!
If you’re happy and you know it
Stomp your feet!
If you’re happy and you know it
Stomp your feet!
If you’re happy and you know it
Then your smile will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it
Stomp your feet!
If you’re happy and you know it
Shout hooray!
If you’re happy and you know it
Shout hooray!
If you’re happy and you know it
Then your smile will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it
Shout hooray!
If you’re happy and you know it
Do all three! (clap, stomp, hooray!)
If you’re happy and you know it
Do all three!
If you’re happy and you know it
Then your smile will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it
Do all three!
You can sing face or life instead of smile
If You Love Me and You Know It
(Tune: “I’m a Little Teapot“)
I’m a little snowman
Short and fat
Here is my broom
and here is my hat
When the sun comes out
I tremble with fear
‘Cause soon I’ll melt and disappear!