Ding Dong Bell
A classic nursery rhyme that tells the story of a mischievous boy, Little Tommy Thin, who put a cat in a well and a kind-hearted boy, Little Tommy Stout, who rescued it, teaching children about the consequences of their actions and the importance of empathy and kindness.
Lyrics
Ding Dong Bell, The cat's in the well, Who put her in? Little Tommy Thin. Who pulled her out? Little Tommy Stout. What a naughty boy was that, To drown the poor cat! Who never did any harm, But killed all the mice in the farmer's barn.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Point to an imaginary bell or mimic ringing a bell with your hand.
02.
Use your hands to mimic a well shape by forming a circle with your arms, and then crouch down to show the cat in the well.
03.
Raise your shoulders and arms in a questioning manner.
04.
Pretend to hold a small person named "Tommy Thin" in your hand.
05.
Continue to raise your shoulders and arms in a questioning manner.
06.
Pretend to hold a slightly larger person named "Tommy Stout" in your hand.
07.
Shake your finger in a scolding manner.
08.
Mime the action of drowning by moving your hands downward.
09.
Continue to raise your shoulders and arms in a questioning manner.
10.
Pretend to catch mice with your hands and then mime the action of the cat catching and killing them.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Story Sequencing
Provide the children with images or cards representing different parts of the rhyme and ask them to arrange them in the correct order to retell the story.
Art and Craft
Have the children create drawings or craft projects related to the rhyme, such as drawing a well with a cat inside or making a cat puppet to reenact the story.
Dramatic Play
Set up a dramatic play area where children can reenact the rhyme using props and costumes. This encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The nursery rhyme teaches kids the importance of kindness and empathy by showing the consequences of a naughty action and the value of helping others in need.
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