I'm toast in the toaster (bend down low, place hands on knees and tap)
I'm getting very hot (repeat above action)
Tic, toc, tic, toc (move head left and to the right)
Up I Pop! (jump up and stand up)

Hints and Tips:

• Start off slow then get faster and faster
• Do the actions. 
• Great for transitions. 
• Super simple for toddlers and babies. 

A winter counting rhyme with playful imagery. Builds numeracy skills and imagination.

A cheerful song asking the sun to shine. Encourages weather awareness and positive group singing.

A chant used to help children line up calmly. Reinforces classroom routines and cooperation.

There was a little turtle
Who lived in a box.
He swam in the puddles
And climbed on the rocks.

He snapped at the mosquito,
He snapped at the flea.
He snapped at the minnow,
And he snapped at me.

He caught the mosquito,
He caught the flea.
He caught the minnow,
But he didn't catch me!

Hints & Tips

• This simple transition song can be used when transitioning individual children to wash their hands, to go outside or while waiting while lining up.

An action song encouraging children to walk, stop, and move. Builds gross motor skills and listening.

A classroom management song reminding children to clean up. Supports routine building and responsibility.

5 6 7 8 

Come to the carpet, use your walking feet

Come to the carpet, moving to the beat

Come to the carpet be careful not to shout

And dont forget that when you sit

To have a quiet mouth. 

Hints and Tips:

• Instruments / Drums can be used when singing this song.
• This simple song can be used to transition the children to the mat for group time.

“Bee Bee Bumblebee” is a simple, playful chant often used in early childhood classrooms to build phonemic awareness and rhythm. It’s short, repetitive, and interactive, making it perfect for circle time or literacy warm‑ups.