A nursery rhyme that tells the story of a cat's journey to London to visit the Queen. The cat is asked where it has been and what it did there, and it replies with its playful adventures.
Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been? I've been to London to visit the Queen. Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there? I frightened a little mouse under her chair.
01.
Make binoculars with your hands by forming circles with your thumbs and index fingers, then pretend to look around as if searching for something.
02.
Wave one hand like you're greeting someone with a royal wave.
03.
Place your hand on your chin as if you're thinking or pondering.
04.
Pretend to tiptoe by taking small, quiet steps, and then squat down and make a surprise face by quickly opening your eyes and raising your hands.
Provide materials for children to create a miniature chair for the queen and place a small toy mouse underneath to reenact the rhyme.
Let each child illustrate one part of the rhyme, compile the drawings into a class book, and read it together.
Sing the rhyme and add simple musical instruments like shakers or tambourines to create a musical element to the storytelling.
The rhyme teaches kids about curiosity, imagination, communication, rhyme, rhythm, and introduces them to the concept of visiting different places, all through a playful and engaging nursery rhyme.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat