Ten in the Bed
Often referred to as the Roll Over song, Ten in the Bed is a much-loved nursery rhyme but its origins are unknown. Children often enjoy acting out the narrative of the rhyme, but it’s best …
Singing Games
Down By the Banks of the Hanky Panky
Down By the Banks of the Hanky Panky is a fun clapping game that is a bit like Musical Chairs – but without the chairs! It is usually played in a group of children to …
Head Shoulders Knees and Toes
This classic children’s rhyme has been around since the 1960s, although the original author is not fully known. The melody is the same as the 19th-century “There is a Tavern in the Town” which was …
BINGO Song
With a song about a dog and lots of clapping, what’s not to like? Perhaps this is the secret of the BINGO Song’s popularity as it’s been around for more than two centuries in one …
Who Stole the Cookie From the Cookie Jar
Who Stole The Cookie From The Cookie Jar or sometimes also known as Who Took The Cookie From The Cookie Jar is a music game that focuses on rhythm and beat patterns. The song that …
Miss Mary Mack
Miss Mary Mack is a popular hand-clapping game and nursery rhyme that is believed to have originated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The rhyme was created by African-American children who would sit or stand opposite to …