Piggy on the Railway

A whimsical and cautionary nursery rhyme that playfully recounts the mishap of a piggy picking up stones on the railway tracks, encountering a train engine, and suffering a comical injury.

Lyrics

Piggy on the railway picking up stones, Down came an engine and broke Piggy's bones. "Ah!" said Piggy, "That's not fair!" "Oh!" said the engine driver, "I don't care!"

Actions

Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!

01.

Hold your hand flat like a railway track and pretend to pick up stones.

02.

Use your fingers to mimic picking up small stones from the "railway track."

03.

Mimic the motion of a train engine coming down by moving your arm forward like a train.

04.

Pretend to cry and hold your arm or leg, as if you're Piggy and you've been injured.

05.

Put on a sad face and say, "Ah!" as if you're Piggy.

06.

Shake your head and say, "Oh!" in a dismissive tone, imitating the engine driver's response.

Activities

Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!

Safety Role Play

Organize a role-playing activity where children take on the roles of Piggy, the engine driver, and others to act out the story, reinforcing the safety message.

Train Crafts

Engage in train-themed craft activities, such as creating paper trains, train track dioramas, or train-related artwork.

Safety Posters

Have kids design safety posters that depict the message of the rhyme, promoting awareness and caution around railway tracks.

Learnings

Learnings from this rhyme!

The rhyme imparts a valuable lesson to children about the importance of safety and caution, highlighting the potential consequences of not paying attention to one's surroundings.