Little Boy Blue
A traditional nursery rhyme that paints a simple yet endearing picture of a young shepherd boy tasked with watching over the sheep.
Lyrics
Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn, The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn. Where is the boy who looks after the sheep? He's under the haystack, fast asleep. Will you wake him? No, not I; For if I do, he'll be sure to cry.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Pretend to blow a horn or trumpet, mimicking the action with your hands.
02.
Use your hands to make gestures representing the sheep grazing in a meadow and the cow in the cornfield.
03.
Look around as if searching for the boy.
04.
Pretend to sleep by closing your eyes and resting your head on your hands or arms, like you're lying under a haystack.
05.
Shake your head to indicate that you won't wake him.
06.
Mime crying by pretending to wipe away tears from your eyes.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Sheep Counting Game
Use stuffed animal sheep or sheep-shaped cutouts and have the children count them as they move them from one location to another.
Sheep Craft
Have the kids create their own sheep crafts using cotton balls or paper plates. They can decorate and name their sheep.
Art and Craft
Have the children create their own Little Boy Blue artwork by drawing or painting scenes from the rhyme, including the boy, the sheep, and the haystack.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The rhyme teaches kids the importance of responsibility and the consequences of neglecting their duties, while also showcasing empathy for others.
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