A traditional circle game rhyme that encourages gross motor play. Children love holding hands, moving in a circle, and falling down together.
Lyrics
Ring-a-ring o' roses,
A pocket full of posies,
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.
Alternative Lyrics
Ring-a-round the rosie,
A pocket full of posies,
Ashes! Ashes!
We all fall down.
Alternative Lyrics
Ring-a-round the rosie,
A pocket full of posies,
Hush! Hush! Hush! Hush!
We've all tumbled down.
Alternative Lyrics
Ring-a-ring o' roses,
A pocket full of posies,
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.
The cows are in the meadow,
Eating buttercups.
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all jump up.
Hints and Tips
- Children hold hands and walk in a circle while singing this rhyme. When they sing "we all fall down," children drop their hands and fall onto the floor.