This Old Man
A classic nursery rhyme that combines playful counting with imaginative storytelling.
Lyrics
This old man, he played one, He played knick-knack on my thumb; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played two, He played knick-knack on my shoe; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played three, He played knick-knack on my knee; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played four, He played knick-knack on my door; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played five, He played knick-knack on my hive; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played six, He played knick-knack with some sticks; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played seven, He played knick-knack up in heaven; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played eight, He played knick-knack on my gate; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played nine, He played knick-knack on my spine; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home. This old man, he played ten, He played knick-knack once again; With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Hold up one finger.
02.
Tap your thumb with your other hand's fingers.
03.
Clap your hands together.
04.
Pretend to toss a bone.
05.
Roll your hands in a rolling motion.
06.
Hold up two fingers. Tap your foot with your hand.
07.
Hold up three fingers. Tap your knee with your hand.
08.
Hold up four fingers. Pretend to knock on a door.
09.
Hold up five fingers. Pretend to tap a beehive.
10.
Hold up six fingers. Pretend to play drums on the ground with sticks.
11.
Hold up seven fingers. Reach your arms up high like reaching for the sky.
12.
Hold up eight fingers. Pretend to knock on a gate.
13.
Hold up nine fingers. Pretend to tap your back gently.
14.
Hold up ten fingers. Repeat the tapping action.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Storyboard Creation
Provide materials for kids to create storyboards with images or stickers representing each character or action. This helps them visualize the sequence of the rhyme.
Art and Craft
Create art or craft projects related to the rhyme, such as drawing pictures of the characters, decorating number cards, or making colorful bone shapes.
Counting Practice
Use the rhyme to reinforce counting skills. Ask kids to count their fingers while singing each verse and hold up the corresponding number of fingers.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The nursery rhyme teaches counting, rhythm, fine motor skills, imagination, sequencing, and listening skills through a playful and engaging story.
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