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Grandpapa and Little May: Clapping Rhyme

Grandpa and girl on gray and teal background

Grandpapa and Little May

Ms. Christina shares her original clapping rhyme: Grandpapa and Little May.

Lyrics:

Grandpapa and Little May 

Had no instruments to play 

But when they sat down on their mat 

They made music just like that … 

With a clap, clap, clap 

And a pat, pat, pat 

And a slap, slap, slap 

And a toe tap, tap 

And a snap, snap, snap 

And a skat, skat, diddley dat, just like that!

Skills and benefits:

Vocabulary, phonological awareness, rhythm, body percussion, sequencing.

Origins:

Lyrics and tune by Ms. Christina.

Copyright: Ms. Christina — permission given for educational use.

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