Mary Had a Little Lamb
This rhyme highlights companionship and the bond between humans and animals, as well as introducing the concept of rhyme.
Lyrics
Mary had a little lamb, Little lamb, little lamb, Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went, And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, School one day, school one day, It followed her to school one day, Which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play, Laugh and play, laugh and play, It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school. And so the teacher turned it out, Turned it out, turned it out, And so the teacher turned it out, But still it lingered near. And waited patiently about, Patiently about, patiently about, And waited patiently about Till Mary did appear. "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" Love Mary so? Love Mary so? "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" The eager children cry. "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." Loves the lamb, you know, loves the lamb, you know, "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know," The teacher did reply.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Pretend to hold a lamb in your arms.
02.
Pretend to touch the lamb's fluffy fleece.
03.
Walk around with the lamb in your arms.
04.
Pretend to make the lamb walk beside you.
05.
March in place as if going to school.
06.
Shake your head to signify that it's not allowed.
07.
Pretend to laugh and play with your hands.
08.
Point to an imaginary lamb in the classroom.
09.
Use your hand to make a "shooing" motion.
10.
Pretend to look around and wait.
11.
Tap your foot as if waiting patiently.
12.
Gesture as if Mary has returned.
13.
Raise your shoulders as if asking a question.
14.
Pretend to listen to the children asking questions.
15.
Put your hand on your heart to show love.
16.
Gesture that you're answering a question.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Lamb Craft
Have kids create their own lamb crafts using cotton balls and paper.
Animal Pairs
Play a game where children pair up as animals and their human friends, like "Dog and Owner" or "Cat and Caretaker."
Pet Parade
Organize a "Pet Parade" where kids bring in their stuffed animals or toys and walk them around the classroom, sharing why they love their pets.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
Children learn about companionship, animal-human relationships, basic rhyming patterns, and creative expression.
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