An old rhyme with various interpretations, often associated with the plague.
Ring-a-ring-a-rosies A pocket full of posies A tissue, a tissue We all fall down
01.
Hold hands in a circle and move in a circle while singing.
02.
"A-tishoo, a-tishoo" – mimic sneezing.
03.
"We all fall down" – let go of hands and sit down.
Teach kids a simple circle dance to go with the rhyme.
Create paper or felt posies to explore different types of flowers.
Discuss the meaning of the rhyme and explore concepts like illness and health.
The rhyme introduces kids to a traditional hand holding circle game, promotes social interaction and cooperation, and can be a fun way to teach simple actions and coordination while enjoying group play.
Ring-a-Ring o' Roses
Ring-a-Ring o' Roses
Ring-a-Ring o' Roses