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 counting rhyme with playful rhymes and rhythms. Builds early math and phonemic awareness.

A counting song where children roll out of bed. Builds subtraction and numeracy awareness.

A tickle rhyme that builds anticipation and laughter. Great for bonding activities.

One of the oldest nursery rhymes, teaching baking play. Supports hand‑eye coordination.

This classic nursery rhyme tells the story of Miss Polly caring for her sick dolly and calling the doctor for help. With simple actions and playful repetition, children enjoy role‑playing the scenario while building language and social skills.

A fun action rhyme where children act out being a teapot. Encourages dramatic play and coordination.

This Australian song with actions, it's about a man who loves and is proud of his home, the country he lives in and the relaxed lifestyle of Australia.  It also has a set of mime actions accompanying the chorus

An energetic movement song that teaches body parts. Perfect for physical activity and vocabulary building.