A rhyming action song that imitates a teapot and encourages movement.
I'm a little teapot, Short and stout, Here is my handle Here is my spout When I get all steamed up, Hear me shout, Tip me over and pour me out!
01.
Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
02.
Crouch down slightly to show you're "short and stout."
03.
Raise one arm and bend it at the elbow, forming a handle.
04.
Extend your other arm away from your body and angle it downward, creating a spout.
05.
Pretend to fill yourself with steam by bending your knees slightly and raising your "spout" arm upward.
06.
Clap your hands together or place your hand to your mouth to pretend to shout.
07.
Lean to the side and tip your body, as if you're pouring tea from the spout.
Create paper teapots and decorate them creatively.
Set up a pretend tea party with teacups and play food.
Create word and picture puzzles to explore rhyming words.
The rhyme introduces kids to the concept of personification by portraying a teapot as a character, encourages physical movement and coordination with its actions, and provides a playful way to learn about shapes and pouring.
I'm a Little Teapot
I'm a Little Teapot
I'm a Little Teapot