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10 fat sausages sizzling in a pan

Educational songs and rhymes for newborns and babies

Educational songs and rhymes for toddlers to preschoolers

(5 votes, average: 3.80 out of 5)

No fat sausages left in a pan(Make a clenched fist) 10 fat sausages sizzling in a pan (Hold up ten fingers) One went POP (Make a pop sound, pulling finger out of mouth) And the other went BANG (Make a...

Rice

(4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

Cook perfect rice every time using this simple rice recipe. You can add additional herbs and spices to make the rice complement your main meal. Preparation time: 2 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Difficulty rating:...

I’m a little teapot

(4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

I'm a little teapot, short and stout This is my handle (Put one hand on hip) This is my spout (Extend other arm out sideways) When I get all steamed up, then I shout Just tip me over and pour...

I'm a little teapot

(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)

I'm a little teapot, short and stout This is my handle (Put one hand on hip) This is my spout (Extend other arm out sideways) When I get all steamed up, then I shout Just tip me over and pour...

Mother and two daughters in rowboat on the water.

Row, row, row your boat

(12 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)

For babies stick with 3-4 verses, for bigger kids add in more. Row, row, row your boat (Sit baby or child on lap and row back and forth) Gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a...

A baby sits on the couch as the two parents huddle in front.

I love Mummy/Daddy

(9 votes, average: 3.44 out of 5)

(To the tune of: Frere Jacques) I love mummy, I love mummy, Yes, I do, yes, I do, Mummies are for hugging, (Hug child) Mummies are for kissing, (Blow a kiss) I love you, yes I do! (point to child) Tips You can replace...

Here is the beehive

(3 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)

Here is the beehive (Make hand into a fist, fingers tightly coiled) But where are all the bees? (Shrug shoulders) Hidden away where nobody sees (Point to top of fist) Watch and they will come out of the hive 1,...

Polenta fingers

(9 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)

This easy gluten free recipe makes cheesy polenta fingers which will become a family favourite. Packed with calcium, these savoury fingers make a great lunch box snack or a healthy light meal served with...

Savoury muffins

(9 votes, average: 4.11 out of 5)

This low fat savoury muffin recipe is a great recipe for kids lunchbox snacks or a healthy breakfast on the run. With zucchini, carrots, spinach and lean meat, these muffins are as flavoursome as...

A girl jumps on the bed as her parents look on smiling.

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed

(5 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5)

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed (Show 5 fingers, jump up and down) One fell off and bumped his head (Rub head with a sad face) Mummy called the doctor and the doctor said (Pretend telephone) No more monkeys...

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