🛑 Racism
The tune for Bowl of Cherries is problematic, as it derives from a racist song – “Pick a Bale of Cotton”.
You can learn more about its history from this Atlanta Black Star article:
💚 Suggested safe alternatives:
- Silly Dance Contest by Jim Gill (dancing, jumping around).
- My Ups and Downs by Jim Gill (stretching, bending, turning around).
- Hokey Pokey (for jumping around).
- Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (body part identification, up and down).
- Grand Old Duke of York (up and down).