This Little Piggy
A beloved nursery rhyme and fingerplay that engages young children with a playful and interactive storyline involving the toes of their feet.
Lyrics
This little piggy went to market, This little piggy stayed home, This little piggy had roast beef, This little piggy had none, And this little piggy cried, "Wee, wee, wee!" All the way home.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Wiggle the big toe as if it's going on a journey or walk.
02.
Gently squeeze or wiggle the second toe while keeping it in place.
03.
Wiggle the third toe while pretending to eat a delicious roast beef meal.
04.
Wiggle the fourth toe while making a gesture of "nothing" with your fingers.
05.
Gently tickle the fifth toe and then raise it up while saying "Wee, wee, wee!"
06.
Continue to tickle and wiggle the fifth toe while bringing it closer to the child's body.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Craft Time
Provide craft supplies like paper, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners to help children create their own piggy toe characters.
Sock Puppets
Create sock puppets with toe holes, and let children use their toes as puppets to act out the rhyme or create their own stories.
Sock Puppets
Create sock puppets with toe holes, and let children use their toes as puppets to act out the rhyme or create their own stories.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The rhyme nurtures fine motor skills, counting, rhythm, language development, body awareness, and emotional expression in young children through playful toe-tickling and storytelling.
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