While in Arizona doing some Mother Goose on the Loose workshops, I heard some wonderful variations on some of the traditional rhymes. I asked the librarian who recited them to me to write them down so I could share them with other MGOL enthusiasts, but unfortunately, she did not write her name down so I cannot give her the credit she deserves! If you read this, please write back and let us know your name.
This reminds me of parenting small babies and being so, so tired. Mom and dad are ready to relax, but baby is full of energy. It is a new version of Mother and Father and Uncle John:
While in Arizona doing some Mother Goose on the Loose workshops, I heard some wonderful variations on some of the traditional rhymes. I asked the librarian who recited them to me to write them down so I could share them with other MGOL enthusiasts, but unfortunately, she did not write her name down so I cannot give her the credit she deserves! If you read this, please write back and let us know your name.
This reminds me of parenting small babies and being so, so tired. Mom and dad are ready to relax, but baby is full of energy. It is a new version of Mother and Father and Uncle John:
Mother and father and baby Tom,
(bounce baby up and down on outstretched knees)
Went to bed, one by one.
Mother fell asleep,
(lean to side)
And father fell asleep
(lean to side)
But baby Tom went on and on and on and on…..
(bounce faster and faster)
Here’s a clapping rhyme to the rhythm of “Pease porridge hot.”
Pizza, pizza, hot.
Pizza, pizza, cold.
Pizza, pizza, in the box,
Nine days old.
My mama likes it hot.
My daddy likes it cold.
But I like it in the box nine days old!
I love the pizza pizza hot rhyme. Where do you come up with them?!
When I present the full day Mother Goose on the Loose workshops, there is a section where everyone has the opportunity to make their own flannel board piece. Then, each person has a turn using the flannel board piece on the flannel board while presenting their rhyme or song in front of the group. (Since experience is the best way to learn, this hands-on component in the training workshops helps participants feel more comfortable with beginning their own MGOL programs when they return to their libraries). I have been doing these workshops for years, and always learn new things. I was at a workshop in Virginia last week and there were about 6 rhymes I had never heard before. I will try to track them down and post them here!