Here are some songs that you can share with your family and friends. Please note that these resources are provided for everyone’s enjoyment and are not intended for commercial profit.
If you require any of the songs in another language or format, please let the Centre Manager know and she will endeavour to translate or assist you.
All the Leaves are Falling Down
(to the tune of “London Bridge is Falling Down”)
All the leaves are falling down, falling down, falling down
(Imitate leaves falling down)
All the leaves are falling down, it is fall.
Take the rake and rake them up, rake them up, rake them up
(Imitate raking leaves)
Take the rake and rake them up, it is fall.
Make a pile and jump right in, jump right in, jump right in
(Children jump forward)
Make a pile and jump right in, it is fall.
Ants Go Marching
Anonymous
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching one by one,
The little one stops to suck his thumb
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching two by two,
The little one stops to tie his shoe
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching three by three,
The little one stops to climb a tree
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching four by four,
The little one stops to shut the door
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching five by five,
The little one stops to take a dive
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching six by six,
The little one stops to pick up sticks
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching seven by seven,
The little one stops to count to eleven
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eight by eight,
The little one stops to roller skate
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching nine by nine,
The little one stops to check the time
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching ten by ten,
The little one stops to shout “The End”,
And they all go marching down to the ground
To get out of the rain.
Baby Beluga
by Raffi
Chorus:
Baby Beluga in the deep blue sea
Swim so wild and you swim so free
Heaven above and the sea below
And a little white whale on the go
Baby beluga, Baby beluga
Is the water warm? Is your Mama home
With you so happy
Chorus
Baby beluga, Baby beluga
Sing your little song, Sing for all your friends
We like to hear you
Chorus
When it’s dark, you’re home and fed
Curl up snug in your water bed
Moon is shining, And the stars are bright
Good night little whale, Good night
Chorus
Baby beluga, Baby beluga
With tomorrow’s sun, Another day’s begun
And you’ll soon be waking
Baby beluga in the deep blue sea
Swim so wild and you swim so free
Heaven above and the sea below
And a little white whale on the go
You’re just a little white whale on the go….
Baby Bumblebee
Anonymous
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be surprised at me,
(Cup hands together as if holding bee)
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Ouch! It stung me!
(Shake hands as if just stung)
I’m squishing up the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be surprised at me,
(‘Squish’ bee between palms of hands)
I’m squishing up a baby bumblebee,
Ooh! It’s yucky!
(Open up hands to look at ‘mess’)
I’m wiping off the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be surprised at me
(Wipe hands off on clothes)
Ooh, it’s all over me!
I’m washing off the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be surprised at me!
(Rub hands together)
I’m drying off the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be surprised at me!
(Make a drying motion as if using a towel)
All gone…
(Hold hands up to show they are clean)
Bouncing Ball
Anonymous
Here are the words to one of our favourite songs, “Bouncing Ball”:
“_____ (child’s name) is a _____(colour: ex. “red”) bouncing ball
Up in the air and down s/he goes
Round and round in circles and you can’t catch me
Twisting and turning
One two three!”
This is a great way to learn colours. Point at the child’s clothing, ask the child to point to the colour they would like to be, or ask the child to name a colour. We can solidify primary and secondary colours, as well as expand our knowledge of tertiary colours. Children begin to notice colours and observe other nuances in their environment as they search around them. We learn sharing and turn-taking as well while we wait for our special turn while supporting our friends. What a fun way to observe and learn about the world around us!
(to the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Butterfly, Butterfly,
Fly Away,
You were a caterpillar yesterday
Butterfly, Butterfly
You never stay,
Always flying to a new day.
Butterfly Cycle
(to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
Hatch, hatch little egg,
I’m so very small.
Teeny tiny caterpillar,
You can’t see me at all.
Crawl, caterpillar, crawl,
Munching on a leaf.
Crawling, munching, crawling, munching,
Eat and eat and eat.
Form, form chrysalis,
I’m a different shape;
Hanging by a silken thread
Until I can escape.
Rest, rest, chrysalis
While I change inside;
Now at last my time has come
To be a butterfly.
Stretch, stretch, pretty wings,
It’s a special day;
Soon they will be strong enough
For me to fly away.
Fly, fly, butterfly,
Fly from flower to tree;
Find a place to lay my eggs
So they can grow like me.
Chinese Dragon
(to the tune of “Frere Jacques”)
Chinese dragon, Chinese dragon,
Breathing fire, breathing fire,
Happy, happy new year,
Happy, happy new year,
Gung hay fat choy,
Gung hay fat choy.
Eensy Weensy Spider
Anonymous
Eensy weensy spider
Went up the water spout
(‘Climb’ up arm)
Down came the rain
(Wiggle fingers down from head to waist)
And washed the spider out
(Throw arms to sides)
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
(Raise hands above head, make circle for sun)
Now the eensy weensy spider
Went up the spout again.
Fish in the Sea
(to the tune of Wheels on the Bus)
Anonymous
The fish in the sea go swim, swim, swim
swim, swim, swim; swim, swim, swim
The fish in the sea go swim, swim, swim
All through the Day
The lobsters in the sea go pinch, pinch, pinch
pinch, pinch, pinch; pinch, pinch, pinch
The lobsters in the sea go pinch, pinch, pinch
All through the Day
The octopus in the sea go wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
wiggle, wiggle, wiggle; wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
The octopus in the sea go wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
All through the Day
The crabs in the sea go click, click, click
click, click, click; click, click, click
The crabs in the sea go click, click, click
All through the Day
Flower Garden
(to tune of “Farmer in the Dell”)
The farmer plants the seeds
The farmer plants the seeds
Hi, ho and Cheery O
The farmer plants the seeds.
(Use the following verses)
The sun begins to shine
The rain begins to fall
The plants begin to grow
The flowers smile at us.
Going on a Bear Hunt
Anonymous
(Can Change it to Bug Hunt, Dino Hunt, Whale Hunt,
mountain, tall grass, mud puddle, etc.)
Start in a “house” area and make your way around while following the actions, end up in a “cave”, and then quickly go back through the obstacles to get home sweet home.
Chorus:
We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one, I’m not scared
Blue sky… tall trees… Look at all the flowers
We’re coming to a forest, a thick, dark forest
We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, we have to go THROUGH it! ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch
(Chorus)
We’re coming to a river, a deep, cold river
We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, we have to go SWIMMING! Swim, swim, swim, swim, swim, swim, swim
(Chorus)
We’re coming to a bridge, a tall, narrow bridge
We can’t go under it, we can’t go around it, we have to go ON it! climb, climb, climb, climb, climb, climb, climb
(Chorus)
We’re coming to a cave, a cold, dark cave, we can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, we have to go IN it!
Oh, I feel some fuzzy ears… I see some beady eyes… and… some… sharp teeth!
It’s a bear! Hurry, let’s get out of the cave!
Climb on the bridge, climb, climb, climb
Swim through the river, swim, swim, swim
Run through the forest, ch-ch-ch
Get in the house, shut the door, run upstairs,
climb in bed, get under the covers… Whew, we’re safe!
Halloween Night
(to the tune of “Frere Jacques”)
Jack-o-lanterns, jack-o-lanterns,
Hall-o-ween, Hall-o-ween!
See the owls gliding,
Coal black cats are hiding,
Ghosts go “Boo”, ghosts go “Boo”!
Hooky Spooky
(to the tune of “Hokey Pokey”)
Put your right arm in, put your right arm out,
Put your right arm in and shake it all about
Do the Hooky Spooky and everybody shout
“That’s what it’s all about! BOO!”
Hot Summer
(to the tune of “Farmer in the Dell”)
In the summer it is hot
In the summer it is hot
Oh, when it’s hot
I (activity) a lot
In the summer when it’s hot.
(Let each child name his/her favourite summertime activity)
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Anonymous
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)
If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (stomp stomp)
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, do all three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, do all three. (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)
(to the tune of “I’m a little teapot”)
I’m a little daisy
Tall and slim (Stand on tiptoes)
Here are my petals (Place hands on side of head & wiggle fingers)
Here is my stem (Hold arms down at sides of legs)
When the sun comes up (Make sun with arms)
And the rain comes down (Flutter hands to floor like rain-end in crouching position)
I grow, grow, grow- up from the ground! (slowly raise up bring hand over head)
(to the tune of “I’m a little teapot”)
I’m a little shamrock see my leaves.
Count my three petals if you please.
If you give me water and lots of sun,
I’ll bring you good luck and lots of fun.
I’m a Little Teapot
Anonymous
Action rhymes are a great way to play together. Toddlers love doing the movements, and it helps with their memory skills and coordination.
I’m a little teapot short and stout (point to yourself)
Here’s my handle and here’s my spout, (put one hand hip like a handle, then stretch the other hand out like a spout)
When I get all steamed up hear me shout (say “shout” louder than the other words)
Just tip me over and pour me out! (lean over toward spout)
I’m a clever teapot, yes, it’s true (point to yourself)
Here’s an example of what I can do,
I can change my handle to a spout, (do the actions above, but with arms swopped)
Just tip me over and pour me out!
The Leaves on the Trees
(to the tune of “Wheels on the Bus”)
The leaves on the trees are yellow and brown,
Yellow and brown, yellow and brown.
The leaves on the trees are yellow and brown,
All through the town.
The leaves on the trees are falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
The leaves on the trees are falling down,
All through the town.
The leaves on the trees make a crunching sound,
Crunching sound, crunching sound.
The leaves on the trees make a crunching sound,
All through the town.
Let’s rake all the leaves into a mound,
Into a mound, into a mound.
Let’s rake all leaves into a mound,
All through the town.
The children in the town jump up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The children in the town jump up and down,
On the leaves on the ground.
The Mittens on My Hands
(to the tune of “Wheels on the Bus”)
The mittens on my hands
Keep me warm,
Keep me warm,
Keep me warm,
The mittens on my hands
Keep me warm
All winter long!
Oh Canada
Canadian National Anthem
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada (French)
O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux.
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix.
Ton histoire est une épopée,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
O Canada Song
(to the tune of “O Christmas Tree”)
O Canada O Canada
How I love my country
O Canada O Canada
How I love my country
With Rocky Mountains and Northern lights
And Maple Leafs that skate on ice
O Canada O Canada
How I love my country
“Sleeping Bunnies”
Author Unknown
See the _____ (bunnies, etc.) sleeping
Till its nearly noon
Let us gently wake them
With a merry tune.
Oh so still, Are they ill?
Wake up ______!
Hop little bunnies hop, hop, hop.
Hop little bunnies hop, hop, hop.
Hop little bunnies,
Hop, and… STOP!
More animals, insects, etc. can be added this way:
See the froggies sleeping… jump
See the puppies sleeping… woof
kitties… meow
elephants… walk
kangaroos… hop
butterflies… flutter
fish… swim
birds… fly
snakes…slither
bees…bzzz
pigs…oink
bears…growl
Snowkey Pokey
(to the tune of “Hokey Pokey”)
You put your right mitten in, You take your right mitten out,
Your put your right mitten in and you shake it all about.
You do the Snowkey pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.
Additional verses:
You put your left mitten in
You put your scarf in
You put your right boot in
You put your left boot in
You put your hat in
Swimming, Swimming
Anonymous
Make each motion as you sing, then with each verse, eliminate one more line, just performing the action. This uses the same principle as “Bingo” with actions progressively replacing words.
verse 1
Swimming, swimming / make a swimming motion
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
When days are hot / put your hand to your head
When days are cold / hug yourself and shiver
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 2
Make a swimming motion
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
When days are hot / put your hand to your head
When days are cold / hug yourself and shiver
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 3
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
When days are hot / put your hand to your head
When days are cold / hug yourself and shiver
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 4
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
When days are cold / hug yourself and shiver
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 5
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
In my swimming pool / trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 6
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
Trace a square with your fingers
Front stroke / swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 7
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
Trace a square with your fingers
Swim forwards
Back stroke / swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 8
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
Trace a square with your fingers
Swim forwards
Swim backwards
Fancy diving too / pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 9
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
Trace a square with your fingers
Swim forwards
Swim backwards
Pretend to dive
Now don’t you wish you never had anything else to do / shake pointer finger
BUT!
verse 10
Make a swimming motion
Trace a square with your fingers
Put your hand to your head
Hug yourself and shiver
Trace a square with your fingers
Swim forwards
Swim backwards
Pretend to dive
Shake pointer finger
Welcome to Casa
(to the tune of “Happy Birthday”)
We welcome you here,
We welcome you here,
We welcome you to Casa,
We’re so glad you are here!
Wheels on the Bus
Anonymous
The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town.
(Roll hands around each other)
The wipers on the bus go Swish, swish, swish; Swish, swish, swish; Swish, swish, swish.
The wipers on the bus go Swish, swish, swish, all through the town.
(“Swish” hands in front of you like windshield wipers)
The horn on the bus goes Beep, beep, beep; Beep, beep, beep; Beep, beep, beep.
The horn on the bus goes Beep, beep, beep, all through the town.
(Slap palm in front of you like honking a horn)
The doors on the bus go open and shut; Open and shut; Open and shut.
The doors on the bus go open and shut; all through the town.
(Push hands back and forth in front of you)
The Driver on the bus says “Move on back, move on back, move on back. The Driver on the bus says “Move on back”, all through the town.
(Point thumb over your shoulder)
The babies on the bus say “Wah, wah, wah; Wah, wah, wah; Wah, wah, wah”.
The babies on the bus say “Wah, wah, wah”, all through the town.
(Rub fists in front of eyes)
The parents on the bus say “I love you; I love you; I love you.”
The parents on the bus say “I love you” all through the town.
(point with index fingers to your eyes, then heart, then toward the child)
Where is ?
(to the tune of “Are You Sleeping?”)
Where is (child’s name)?
Where is (child’s name)?
Please stand up,
Please stand up,
Do a little wave,
Do a little clapping,
Sit back down,
Sit back down!
