Listen to this song.

This song is available on Hap Palmer's Early Childhood Classics.


See below for suggested activities.

I'm a little teapot short and stout
This is my handle, this is my spout
When I get all steamed up here me shout
Tip me over and pour me out

I'm a little teapot dancin' at the party
See my handle rock up and down
My lid is slippy swirlin', spout is tippy twirlin'
See my bottom swivel around

All the little teacups love to see me wiggle
They giggle in their saucers with glee
I'm a rock and rollin', rolly polly soul now
Won't you come and dance with me?

The party's over now please wash me out
Scrub my lid and handle, don't forget my spout
Put me on the shelf;  turn out the kitchen light
It's time for me to say, "good night."

Actions:
  Pretend you are a teapot. Hold one arm straight out to your side to make the spout.  Bend the other arm and place your hand on your waist to make the handle.   On the words "tip me over and pour me out, " bend sideways so your spout tips down.  Two new verses have been added to the traditional song.   With the second verse, imagine you are a dancing teapot.  Let your handle rock up and down and twirl and tip your spout.  Swivel your bottom in a circle, wiggle, shake and create your own dance.  With the last verse, slow down and pantomime cleaning yourself off.  Finally, sit down, stop moving, close your eyes and say, "Good night."

Variation:
 Listen to the instrumental version of this song.  There are three distinct moods.  How does each section make you feel like moving?  Create your own story or dance to go with the music.

This song is available on Hap Palmer's Early Childhood Classics.

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