This silly song will teach children animal names and rhyming concepts. Children will be learning words that make a similar sound to that of the corresponding animal name.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a duck
Riding on a truck?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a goat
Cruising on a boat?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a mouse
Building a house?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a frog
Dancing on a log?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a bee
Sipping ice tea?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a fly
Putting on a tie?
Down by the bay.
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say
Have you ever seen a fox
Putting on socks?
Down by the bay
Down by the bay
Dooownnn by the baaaaayyy.
Hints and Tips
- Have children repeat after you.
- Question them which one was their favourite part in the rhyme and why did they like it.
- The number of animals that can be included here is left up to you.
Here are some hints –
Llama – pyjama
Goose – moose
Bear – hair
Bird – shirt - Ask kids if they could add something to the song.
- Use flashcards of the animals or birds you are addressing in the song.
- Ask children to make sounds of the animals or birds to make the learning more interesting.
- Also, ask children if they have had watermelons, how do they look and taste like, where do they grow, etc.
References:
- The Many Little Joys
- Learning Station
