Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Fingerplays for Kids
Oh, the Grand Ole Duke of York
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up to
The top of the hill,
Then he marched them down again.
Oh, when you’re up, you’re up!
And when you’re down, you’re down!
But when you’re only halfway up,
You’re neither up nor down!
Five little candles twinkling on the tree.
The first one said, “What do you see?”
The second one said, “I see Santa big and jolly.”
The third one said, “I see Christmas wreathes and holly.”
The fourth one said, “What do you hear?”
The fifth one said, “Children singing loud and clear,”
“A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It“)
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands.
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands.
If you love me and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you love me and you know it, clap your hands.
Additional Verses:
Say, “I love you!”
Blow me a kiss
Give me a hug
(Tune: “Ten Little Indians“)
One bell, two bells, three Christmas bells.
Four bells, five bells, six Christmas bells.
Seven bells, eight bells, nine Christmas bells.
Ten Christmas bells to ring.
(Tune: “Mary Had a Little Lamb“)
You’re a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine.
You’re a special friend of mine,
Please, be my Valentine!
(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It“)
Hello, Mr. Turkey
How are you? (clap, clap)
Hello, Mr. Turkey
How are you? (clap, clap)
With a wobble, wobble, wobble
and a gobble, gobble, gobble
Hello, Mr. Turkey
How are you?
If You’re Thankful and You Know It
Handprint Turkey Craft for Toddlers
Five littles hearts, all in a row
The first one said, “I love you so.”
The second one said, “Will you be my Valentine?”
The third one said, “I will, if you’ll be mine!”
The fourth one said, “I’ll always be your friend.”
The fifth one said, “We’ll all be friends until the very end.”
Valentine, Valentine,
Gooshy, gooshy, gooooo.
Valentine, Valentine
Always saying I love youuu!
(Tune: “Happy Birthday to You“)
Happy Valentine’s Day to you,
Happy Valentine’s Day to you,
Happy Valentine’s Day, dear Mommy (daddy, child’s name, etc.)
Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday, dear (name)
Happy birthday to you!