1. HAPPY
CANADA
DAY!
July 1st
, 2016
.
Dear Parents,
Date of publication
Over the past few months, your child in Infant 1 classroom has
enjoyed a greatnumber of diverse activities, intended tosupport their
growth as young persons and welcome them into our community as
valued members.
However, nothing replaces the gentle touch and kind voice of
caregivers when building trustbetween us and the children and
strengthening our bond. Close eye contact helps adults and babies to
understand each other. Babies love to join in and make new sounds, and
always wantto copy adult’s mouth movements when they watch daycare
teachers and parents sing.
In this brochure are some of the bouncing nursery rhymes thathave
been very well received by the children in Infant 1 classroom and have
aided this teacher in forming emotionallysecure bonds with the children,
bringingmuch joy to both sides. (Yes, your child’s favorite is included in
this compilation).
Please enjoy these rhymes with your child outside of the daycare as
well, strengthening your connection and delighting in each other’s
company.

2. SLOWLY, SLOWLY
Slowly,slowly, veryslowly
Creepsthe gardensnail
(Useyourfingersto “creep” upone of baby’s
arms)
Slowly,slowly, veryslowly
Up the woodenrail.
Quickly,quickly,veryquickly,
Runsthe little mouse.
(Usefingersto quickly run downbaby’sother
arm)
Quickly,quickly,veryquickly,
Roundabout the house.
(Tickle baby’stummy roundandround).
PAT-A-CAKE
Pat-a-cake,pat-a-cake,baker’sman,
Bake me a cake as fastas you can.
(clapbaby’shandstogether)
Roll it,
(takebaby’shandsandspinthemaround
each other)
And pat it, (clap baby’s hands together),
Andmark it with“B”
(tracethe letter “B” on baby’sbelly;
alternatively,usethe first letter of yourchild’s
name)
Andput itin the ovenforbaby (alternatively:
child’s name) andme.
MIX A PANCAKE
Mix a pancake,stira pancake
(makebigstirring motionswhile holding
baby),
Popit inthe pan.
(“pop”baby downontolap)
Fry the pancake,
(gently rockbaby fromside to side)
Toss the pancake, (lift baby highin the air)
Catch it if youcan!
(return baby backontoknees)
HUMPTY-DUMPTY
HumptyDumptysat on a wall
(holdbaby onraisedkneesfacingyou)
HumptyDumptyhad a great fall
(slide baby downontoyourstomach)
Andall the king’shorsesandall the kingsmen
Couldn’tputHumptytogetheragain!
(tickle baby all over)
FATHER AND MOTHER
Fatherand Montherand Uncle John
Wentto market,one by one.
(gently bouncebaby upanddown)
Fatherfell off,andMotherfell off,
(tilt baby to oneside, thenthe other)
But Uncle Johnwenton and on.
(bouncebaby upanddown).
ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN
Roundand roundthe garden
(tracecircles on palmsof baby’shands)
Like a teddybear.
One step,twosteps
(walkfingersup baby’sarms)
Tickle youunderthere!
(tickle underbaby’sarmsoron tummy)
Sources(availableatSt.Lawrence public library:
Children’s Section,in the bins with board books):
“Bounce and Jiggle”,byChild’sPlay
International Ltd.
“Touch and Tickle”,byChild’sPlay
International Ltd.
“My FirstBaby Games”,byJ.Manning,Harper
GrowingTree – Grow a Reader
ROW, ROW,ROWYOUR BOAT
(let yourchild grabontoyourthumbs,while
youwrapyourfingersaroundtheirwrists for
better hold;sway yourchild forwardandback
as if rowing;alternatively workswell along
any large rockingtoy on whichthe child can
sit; at all times ensurethechild is secure).
Row,row,row your boat
gentlydownthe stream.
Merrily,merrily,merrily,merrily,
Life isbut a dream.
Row,row,row your boat
Gentlydownthe stream.
If youseeacrocodile,don’tforgettoscream.
Row,row,rowyourboat, gentlytotheshore.
If youseealion,don’tforgettoroar.
Row,row,row your boat gentlydownthe
creek.
If you see a mouse,don’tforgettosqueak.