Bean porridge hot,Bean porridge cold,Bean porridge in the pot,Nine days old;Some like it hot,And some like it cold,Some like it in the pot,Nine days old.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation (open line formation; partners facing), with hands on hips.Files numbered from the left flank by twos. No. Ones face to the right; No. Twos face to the left.1st Line;—Beanporridgehot,Interpretation;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.Beanporridgecold,Inter.;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.2nd Line;—BeanporridgeInter.;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.in thepot,With right hand clap partner's right hand.Clap own hands.Ninedaysold;Inter.;—With left hand clap partner's left hand.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.Description of pupil;—Number Two.Number One;—Counterlike.3rd Line;—Somelike ithot, AndInter.;—Clasp partner's hands and raise arms to shoulder height. Step sideward right.Close left to right.Step dip, right.somelike itcold,Inter.;—Step sideward left.Close right to left.Step dip, left.4th Line;—Somelike itInter.;—Face to the right; place right hand on hip, inner hands joined and raised shoulder height. Step forward, right.Step forward, left.in thepot,Step forward, right.Close left to right and place left hand on hip.Nine daysold.Inter.;—With a jump execute a half turn right about.With a jump execute a half turn right about.FLY AWAY JACK AND JILLArr. byJ. N. Richardsmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Two little blackbirds,Sitting on a hill,One named Jack,And the other named Jill;Fly away Jack And fly away Jill;Come again Jack And come again Jill.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation (open line formation; partners facing each other); arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands.Note.—If desk width is too great have pupils place hands on hips."Count off" from the left flank by twos.No. 1:—Jack. No. 2:—Jill.1st Line;—TwolittleInterpretation;—Left file (Jack); Step sideward, left.Close right to left,Inter.;—Right file (Jill); Step sideward, right.Close left to right.black-birdsStep sideward, left.Close right to left.Step sideward, right.Close left to right.2nd Line;—SittingonInter.;—Left file (Jack); Stamp left.Stamp right.Inter.;—Right file (Jill); Stamp right.Stamp left.a hill,Replace hands to hips and bend knees deeply.Replace hands to hips and bend knees deeply.3rd Line;—One namedJack,Inter.;—Left file (Jack); Stretch knees and turn to the left.Bow and assume erect position.Inter.;—Right file (Jill); No activity.No activity.4th Line;—And theInter.;—No activity for eitherfiles.other namedJill;Right file (Jill); Stretch knees and turn to the right.Bow and assume erect position.Left file (Jack); No activity.Left file (Jack); No activity.5th Line;—Fly away, JackAndfly away, Jill,Inter.;—Left file (Jack); face to the right and execute three chasses to the left.Right file (Jill); face to the left and execute three chasses to the right.Inter.;—Right file (Jill); No activity.Left file (Jack); No activity.6th Line;—Come again, JackAndcome again, Jill.Inter.;—Left file (Jack); Three chasses to the right.Right file (Jill); Three chasses to the left.Inter.;—Right file (Jill); No activity.Left file (Jack); No activity.DIDDLE, DIDDLE DUMPLINGmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John;Went to bed with his trousers on.One shoe off and one shoe on.Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation. Open line formation; partners facing each other; arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands.Note.—If desk width is too great have pupils place hands on hips.Note.—Description of movement of pupil facing to the left. Movements of partner;—reverse.1st Line;—Diddle, Diddle Dumpling,my son John;Interpretation;—Step throw, right and left. (Four counts.)Stamp feet; right, left, right and hold. (Four counts.)2nd Line;—Went to bed with histrousers on.Inter.;—Step throw, left and right. (Four counts.)Replace left foot, bend knees deeply; lower arms with hands clenched. Stretch knees, pulling trousers on and place hands on hips. (Two counts per movement; four counts in all.)3rd Line;—One shoe off andone shoe on,Inter.;—Arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands. Step right sideward and close left to right and step throw, right. (Schottische.) (Four counts.)Step left sideward and close right to left and step throw, left. (Schottische.) (Four counts.)4th Line;—Diddle, DiddleDumplingmy son John.Inter.;—Jump, in place, once. (Two counts.)Jump, in place, once. (Two counts.)Jump, in place, three times and hold. (Four counts.)SING A SONG OF SIXPENCEPermission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliot1st Verse.musical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Sing a song of sixpence,A pocket full of Rye;Four and twenty Blackbirdsbak'd in a Pie.When the Pie was open'd,The Birds began to sing;Wasn't that a dainty dishto set before a King!DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Standing in the right aisle facing each other with hands on hips. (Open line formation; partners facing each other.)1st Line;—Sing a song of sixpence,Interpretation;—Step to the right, place left toe behind right heel, bending both knees slightly. Repeat to the left. (Cues:—Step and bend and step and bend.)2nd Line;—A pocket full of Rye;Inter.;—Execute three slides to the right and bring heels together on the fourth count. (Cues; Slide, slide, slide and heels.)3rd Line;—Four and twenty Blackbirds,Inter.;—Repeat the activity of the first line, starting to the left.4th Line;—Bak'd in a Pie.Inter.;—Repeat activity of the second line to the left.5th Line;—When the Pie was open'd,Inter.;—Pupils face forward; raise arms forward (shoulder height) in circle form and then extend sideward, imitating the opening of the pie.6th Line;—The Birds began to sing;Inter.;—Fluttering of arms up and down, imitating the flying of birds.7th Line;—Wasn't that a dainty dishInter.;—Replace both hands to hips on the word, "dainty." Upon the word, "dish," stretch the right hand forward as if holding the dish and nod the head in approval.8th Line;—To set before a King!Inter.;—Step sideward to the right, close feet and bow with arms stretched sideward.see captionSING A SONG OF SIXPENCE(See page 40)SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE(Continued)J. W. Elliott2nd Verse.musical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)The King was in the counting house,Counting out his money;The Queen was in the parlour,Eating bread and honey;The maid was in the garden,Hanging out the clothes;There came a little Dicky Bird And popp'd upon her nose.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Standing in the right aisle with hands on hips, facing the front of room.1st Line;—The Kingwas inInterpretation;—Jump, in place, with a quarter turn to the right.Jump, in place, with a quarter turn to the left. (Front.)the countinghouse,Inter.;—Place left foot in seat area.Sit in seat.Counting out his money;Inter.;—Suit activity to words, holding imaginary coins in palm of left hand and count with the right hand.2nd Line;—The Queenwas inInter.;—Stand in the right aisle; face to the left and immediately place hands in support on back of seat and edge of desk.Vault over seat, (Upon completion of vault, the hands assume normal position.)the parlour,Inter.;—Face to the right; place right foot in seat area and become seated.Eating bread and honey;Inter.;—Suit activity to words, encircling imaginary plate with left arm and imitate eating with the right hand.3rd Line;—The maidwas inInter.;—Place right foot in right aisle.Stand in right aisle and place hands on hips.the garden,Inter.;—Bow and assume erect position.HangingoutInter.;—Bend trunk forward downward; stretch arms downward, grasping clothes.Raise trunk, stretch arms upward and grasp imaginary clothesline.the clothes;Inter.;—Using right hand, take clothes-pin out of mouth and pin clothes on the line.4th Line;—There came a little Dicky Bird,Inter.;—Replace hands to hips and mark time, in place. (Left, right, left and right.)And poppedupon herInter.;—Jump, in place, and clap hands once.Replace hands to hips; step right sideward and close left to right.nose!Inter.;—Bow and assume erect position.SEE SAW, MARJORY DAWPermission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliottmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Seesaw, Marjory Daw,Jack shall have a new master,He shall have but a penny a day,Because hewon'twork any faster.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Arrange class so that three aisles may work together.Center aisle;—Jump to stride stand with arms raised sideward.Outer aisles;—Face the center and grasp with both hands the outstretched hand of pupil in center.The center player acts as the Board; outer players as riders.1st Line;—See Saw, Marjory Daw,Interpretation;—Center activity;—Pupil bends trunk to the right, left, right and left.Outer aisles;—When center pupils bend to the right, the children on the right act as riders on board, bending and stretching knees. In reversing the movement, similar activity for those on the left.2nd Line;—Jack shall have a new master,Inter.;—Center and outer aisles activity;—Continue movement as described for the first line, finishing in erect position with hands on hips.3rd Line;—He shall have but a penny a day,Inter.;—Outer aisles;—Placing left hand to right elbow, shake index finger three times upon the words, "he shall have"; repeat motion with the left hand upon the words, "but a penny a day." Finish with hands on hips.Center activity;—Nod to the right upon the words, "he shall have"; assume erect position and nod to the left upon the words, "but a penny a day." Finish with hands on hips.4th Line;—Because he won't work any faster.Inter.;—Repeat activity of first line. (Center and outer aisles.)Circle(Outer aisles of classroom or in open area.)Note.—The following Rhythm Plays are suitable to any open area.LITTLE JACK HORNERPermission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.Arr. byJ. W. Elliottmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Little Jack Horner sat in a corner,Eating a Christmas pie;He put in his thumb,And pulled out a plum,And said, "What a good boy am I!" Nice Plum!Nice Plum! Nice Plum! Nice Plum!DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Single circle formation facing line of direction with hands on hips.1st Line;—LittleJack Hornersat in acorner,Interpretation;—Step forward, right.Step forward, left.Step forward, right, turn to the left, closing left foot to right foot.Bend knees deeply.2nd Line;—Eating a Christmas pie;Inter.;—Upon the word, "eating," children encircle imaginary plate with the left arm and imitate eating with the right hand.3rd Line;—He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum,Inter.;—Upon the word, "put," children imitate the action of putting thumb in pie and pulling out a plum, making the action vigorous upon the word, "pulled," stretching the arm overhead. Look at plum.4th Line;—And said, "What a good boy am I!"Inter.;—Proudly pats the chest with the left hand.Conclusion;—Nice Plum!Nice Plum!Nice Plum!Nice Plum!Inter.;—Lowers plum to mouth, imitating eating, tapping the chest the while.LITTLE MISS MUFFETArr. byJ. N. Richardsmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating of curds and whey,Along came a spiderAnd sat down beside her;And frighten'd Miss Muffet away.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Double circle formation facing line of direction with hands on hips.Inner circle:—The Spider.Outer circle:—Miss Muffet.Suggestion;—In so far as possible have the boys form the inner circle and the girls the outer circle.1st Line;—Little Miss Muffet sat on atuffet,Interpretation;—Outer circle (Miss Muffet); starting with the right foot execute three steps in line of direction. (Right; left; right and close left to right.)Bend knees deeply.Inter.;—Inner circle (Spider); No activity.eating of curds and whey,Inter.;—Hold imaginary plate in the left hand (palm up) and imitate eating. Hands are replaced to hips upon the completion of the word, "whey."Inter.;—Inner circle (Spider); No activity.2nd Line;—Along came a spiderInter.;—Inner circle (Spider); Starting with the left foot execute five running steps in line of direction. (This should bring partners together.)Inter.;—Outer circle (Miss Muffet); No activity.3rd Line;—Andsatdown beside her;Inter.;—Inner circle (Spider); Bend knees slightly.Spring upward and upon return bend knees deeply and face partner. Raise hands, fingers extended and flexed. (Eye height.)And sat down beside her;Inter.;—Outer circle (Miss Muffet); Turns head to the left, holds hands in position to ward off attack of the Spider.4th Line;—And frighten'd Miss Muffet away.Inter.;—Outer circle (Miss Muffet); Place hands on hips; stretch knees and with six running steps encircle the Spider and return to place.Inter.;—Inner circle (Spider); No activity.see captionTHE SPIDER FRIGHTENING MISS MUFFET(See page 46)JACK AND JILLArr. byJ. N. Richardsmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Jack and Jill went up the hill,To fetch a pail of water;Jack fell down and broke his crown,And Jill came tumbling after.Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo!DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Double circle formation. Children bend knees deeply; place outside hand on hip and clasp partner's hand.Inner circle:—Jill.Outer circle:—Jack.1st Line;—Jack and Jill went up the hill,Interpretation;—Starting with the left foot marching in line of direction execute three steps, closing right foot to left upon completion of movement. As the steppings are taken, the knees are stretched gradually until reaching erect position.2nd Line;—To fetch a pail of wa-ter;Inter.;—Bend trunk forward, stretching left arm (hand clenched) downward, holding imaginary pail under spout of pump. Bend right arm (hand clenched) to thrust, grasping the imaginary pump handle. Imitate pumping of water (Three times.)Assume erect position with hands on hips.3rd Line;—Jack fell down and broke his crown,Activity as applied to children representing Jack. (Outer circle.)Inter.;—Upon the word, "Jack," bend knees slightly; upon the word, "fell," pupils spring lightly upward and assume deep knee position, placing right hand upon the head (the crown) and left hand upon the floor. (The hand on floor is in the forward plane.)4th Line;—And Jill came tumbling after.Activity as applied to children representing Jill. (Inner circle.)Inter.;—Upon the word, "Jill," bend knees slightly; upon the word, "came," spring lightly upward and assume deep knee position, covering face with right hand (crying) and placing left hand on floor. (The hand on floor is in the forward plane.)Upon completion of the song all children gradually stretch the knees, shaking the head in sorrow as they sing—Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo!Cover the face with the hands.Movement of head;—Right; left; right; left; right; left; right and front.see captionPUMPING A PAIL OF WATERDICKORY, DICKORY, DOCKPermission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliottmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Dickory, dickory, dock;The mouse ran up the clock;The clock struck One,The mouse ran down;Dickory, dickory, dock.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Single circle facing line of direction with hands on hips.1st Line;—Dickory,dickory,dock;Interpretation;—Arms stretched overhead with hands clasped. Bend trunk to the left.Bend trunk to the right.Assume erect position.2nd Line;—Themouse ran up the clock;Inter.;—Place hands on hips; turn to the left and starting with the left foot execute six running steps forward, closing left foot to right, completing the movement. (Seven counts.)3rd Line;—The clockstruckOne,Inter.;—Turn right about.Clap hands overhead and replace to hips.The mouse randown;Inter.;—Three running steps forward. (Left; right and left.)Step forward, right, and turn to the left, closing left foot to right foot.4th Line;—Dickory,dickory,dock.Inter.;—Arms stretched overhead with hands clasped. Bend trunk to the left.Bend trunk to the right.Assume erect position.Position!LOOBY LOOPermission to use words and music:—Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co.Arr. byFannie Robertsonmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Here we dance Looby Loo,Here we dance Looby light,Here we dance Looby Loo,All on a Saturday night,I put my right hand in,I put my right hand out,I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake,And turn myself about, Oh!DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Single circle formation, facing counter clock-wise (right), in close order formation. Hands are placed upon the shoulders of the pupil in front.Note.—In classroom:—Single circle around one row of seats.VerseHere we dance Looby Loo,Here we dance Looby Light,Here we dance Looby Loo,Every Saturday night.Interpretation;—Children march in line of direction, starting with inside foot (left), swaying inward (left) and outward (right). Upon the completion of the verse, the children immediately cease the movement and face the center of the circle.ChorusI put my right hand in,I put my right hand out,I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake,And turn myself about. Oh!Inter.;—Imitate activity as suggested and in turning execute same by spinning about upon the right foot to the right. Upon completion of the turn immediately face line of direction, placing hands upon pupil's shoulders in front in readiness for the verse action.Chorus2nd;—I put my left hand in, etc.3rd;—I put my right foot in, etc.4th;—I put my left foot in, etc.5th;—I put my little head in, etc.6th;—I put my whole self in, etc.BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEPPermission to use words and music:—Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co.Arr. byFannie Robertsonmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Baa, baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?Yes, sir; yes, sir! Three bags full;One for my master, One for my dame.But none for the little boy That cries in the lane.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Children form a single circle with hands joined. (The Sheep.) A boy is chosen who stands in the center of the circle. (The little boy in the lane.) Outer, front and rear aisles of room utilized.1st Line;—Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?Interpretation;—Seven quick slides to the right, ceasing movement on the eighth count.2nd Line;—Yes, sir; yes, sir!Inter.;—Those in the circle (The Sheep), place hands on hips and nod their heads twice emphatically.Three bags full;Inter.;—Place right elbow in left hand with three fingers extended, shaking same three times vigorously.3rd Line;—One for my master,Inter.;—Step sideward to the right and close feet; bow and assume erect position. Hands are placed upon the hips.One for my dame,Inter.;—Step sideward to the left and close feet; bow and assume erect position. Hands are placed upon hips.4th Line;—But none for the little boyInter.;—Mark time, in place; (right; left; right; left); turning head to the right, left, right and front. Hands are placed on hips.That cries in the lane.Inter.;—Place right elbow in the left hand with forefinger extended, shaking same three times vigorously at the little boy in the center of the circle.see captionTHE LITTLE BOY CRYING IN THE LANEBEAN PORRIDGEArr. byJ. N. Richardsmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Bean porridge hot,Bean porridge cold,Bean porridge in the pot,Nine days old;Some like it hot,And some like it cold,Some like it in the pot,Nine days old.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Double circle formation facing partners with hands on hips.Suggestion:—In so far as possible have the sex units divided; the boys forming the inner circle and the girls forming the outer circle.1st Line;—Beanporridgehot,Interpretation;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.Beanporridgecold,Inter.;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.2nd Line;—BeanporridgeInter.;—Clap hands to thighs.Clap own hands.in thepot,Inter.;—With right hand, clap partner's right hand.Clap own hands.Ninedaysold;Inter.;—With left hand clap partner's left hand.Clap own hands.Clap partner's hands.Description of pupil; Outer circle. Counterlike as to movement for pupils of inner circle.3rd Line;—Somelike ithot, AndInter.;—Clasp partner's hands and raise arms to shoulder height. Step sideward, right. (In line of direction.)Close left to right.Step dip, right.Somelike itcold,Inter.;—Step sideward, left. (In reverse line of direction.)Close right to left.Step dip, left.4th Line;—Some like it in the pot,Inter.;—Four chasse steps in line of direction.Nine daysold.Inter.;—Jump, in place, once.Jump, in place, once.FLY AWAY JACK AND JILLArr. byJ. N. Richardsmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)Two little blackbirds,Sitting on a hill,One named Jack And the other named Jill;Fly away, Jack and fly away, Jill;Come again, Jack And come again, Jill.DESCRIPTIONFormation;—Double circle facing counter clockwise (line of direction); inside hands joined and raised shoulder height; outside hands on hips.Inner circle:—Jack. Outer circle:—Jill.Suggestion;—In so far as possible have the sex units divided, the boys forming the inside circle and the girls forming the outside circle.Start the dance movement with the outside foot. (Boys beginning with the left foot; girls beginning with the right foot.)1st Line;—Two little blackbirds,Interpretation;—Three steps in line of direction.Inner circle (Jack);—(Left; right, left and close right to left.)Outer circle (Jill);—(Right; left, right and close left to right.)Sitting on a hill,Inter.;—Bend knees deeply. Outer and inner circles.2nd Line;—One namedJackInter.;—Inner circle (Jack); place hands on hips, stretch knees and turn to partner. (Right.)Bow and assume erect position.Onenamed JackInter.;—Outer circle (Jill);Replace left hand to hip and remain in deep knee position.No activity.And theother namedJill;Inter.;—No activity for eithercircles.Outer circle (Jill); stretch knees and turn to partner (Left.)Bow and assume erect position.Inter.;—Inner circle;—No activity.3rd Line;—Fly away, JackAndfly away, Jill;Inter.;—Inner circle (Jack); Three chasses in line of direction.Outer circle (Jill); Three chasses in line of direction.Inter.;—Outer circle (Jill); No activity.Inner circle; (Jack); No activity.4th Line;—Come again, JackAndcome again, Jill.Inter.;—Inner circle (Jack); Three chasses in reverse line of direction.Outer circle (Jill); Three chasses in reverse line of direction.Inter.;—Outer circle (Jill); No activity.Inner circle (Jack); No activity.see captionTWO LITTLE BLACK BIRDS SITTING ON A HILL(See page 52)This page had photographs for "Fly Away Jack and Jill" (above) and "Dapple Grey" (page 56).POP GOES THE WEASELmusical notation with lyrics belowMIDI(sound file)pdf(music and lyrics)
Bean porridge hot,Bean porridge cold,Bean porridge in the pot,Nine days old;Some like it hot,And some like it cold,Some like it in the pot,Nine days old.
Bean porridge hot,
Bean porridge cold,
Bean porridge in the pot,
Nine days old;
Some like it hot,
And some like it cold,
Some like it in the pot,
Nine days old.
Formation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation (open line formation; partners facing), with hands on hips.
Files numbered from the left flank by twos. No. Ones face to the right; No. Twos face to the left.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
in the
With right hand clap partner's right hand.
With left hand clap partner's left hand.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Description of pupil;—Number Two.Number One;—Counterlike.
like it
Clasp partner's hands and raise arms to shoulder height. Step sideward right.
Close left to right.
like it
Close right to left.
Face to the right; place right hand on hip, inner hands joined and raised shoulder height. Step forward, right.
in the
Step forward, right.
Close left to right and place left hand on hip.
Nine days
With a jump execute a half turn right about.
With a jump execute a half turn right about.
Arr. byJ. N. Richards
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Two little blackbirds,Sitting on a hill,One named Jack,And the other named Jill;Fly away Jack And fly away Jill;Come again Jack And come again Jill.
Two little blackbirds,
Sitting on a hill,
One named Jack,
And the other named Jill;
Fly away Jack And fly away Jill;
Come again Jack And come again Jill.
Formation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation (open line formation; partners facing each other); arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands.
Note.—If desk width is too great have pupils place hands on hips.
"Count off" from the left flank by twos.No. 1:—Jack. No. 2:—Jill.
Left file (Jack); Step sideward, left.
Right file (Jill); Step sideward, right.
Step sideward, left.
Step sideward, right.
Left file (Jack); Stamp left.
Right file (Jill); Stamp right.
a hill,
Replace hands to hips and bend knees deeply.
Replace hands to hips and bend knees deeply.
One named
Left file (Jack); Stretch knees and turn to the left.
Bow and assume erect position.
Right file (Jill); No activity.
And the
No activity for eitherfiles.
other named
Right file (Jill); Stretch knees and turn to the right.
Bow and assume erect position.
Left file (Jack); No activity.
Left file (Jack); No activity.
Left file (Jack); face to the right and execute three chasses to the left.
Right file (Jill); face to the left and execute three chasses to the right.
Right file (Jill); No activity.
Left file (Jack); No activity.
Left file (Jack); Three chasses to the right.
Right file (Jill); Three chasses to the left.
Right file (Jill); No activity.
Left file (Jack); No activity.
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Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John;Went to bed with his trousers on.One shoe off and one shoe on.Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John.
Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John;
Went to bed with his trousers on.
One shoe off and one shoe on.
Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, my son John.
Formation;—Standing in the right aisle in partner formation. Open line formation; partners facing each other; arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands.
Note.—If desk width is too great have pupils place hands on hips.
Note.—Description of movement of pupil facing to the left. Movements of partner;—reverse.
Diddle, Diddle Dumpling,
Step throw, right and left. (Four counts.)
Stamp feet; right, left, right and hold. (Four counts.)
Went to bed with his
Step throw, left and right. (Four counts.)
Replace left foot, bend knees deeply; lower arms with hands clenched. Stretch knees, pulling trousers on and place hands on hips. (Two counts per movement; four counts in all.)
One shoe off and
Arms raised forward (shoulder height) and clasp partner's hands. Step right sideward and close left to right and step throw, right. (Schottische.) (Four counts.)
Step left sideward and close right to left and step throw, left. (Schottische.) (Four counts.)
Jump, in place, once. (Two counts.)
Jump, in place, once. (Two counts.)
Jump, in place, three times and hold. (Four counts.)
Permission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliot
1st Verse.
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Sing a song of sixpence,A pocket full of Rye;Four and twenty Blackbirdsbak'd in a Pie.When the Pie was open'd,The Birds began to sing;Wasn't that a dainty dishto set before a King!
Sing a song of sixpence,
A pocket full of Rye;
Four and twenty Blackbirds
bak'd in a Pie.
When the Pie was open'd,
The Birds began to sing;
Wasn't that a dainty dish
to set before a King!
Formation;—Standing in the right aisle facing each other with hands on hips. (Open line formation; partners facing each other.)
Sing a song of sixpence,
Step to the right, place left toe behind right heel, bending both knees slightly. Repeat to the left. (Cues:—Step and bend and step and bend.)
A pocket full of Rye;
Execute three slides to the right and bring heels together on the fourth count. (Cues; Slide, slide, slide and heels.)
Four and twenty Blackbirds,
Repeat the activity of the first line, starting to the left.
Repeat activity of the second line to the left.
When the Pie was open'd,
Pupils face forward; raise arms forward (shoulder height) in circle form and then extend sideward, imitating the opening of the pie.
The Birds began to sing;
Fluttering of arms up and down, imitating the flying of birds.
Wasn't that a dainty dish
Replace both hands to hips on the word, "dainty." Upon the word, "dish," stretch the right hand forward as if holding the dish and nod the head in approval.
To set before a King!
Step sideward to the right, close feet and bow with arms stretched sideward.
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SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE(See page 40)
J. W. Elliott
2nd Verse.
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The King was in the counting house,Counting out his money;The Queen was in the parlour,Eating bread and honey;The maid was in the garden,Hanging out the clothes;There came a little Dicky Bird And popp'd upon her nose.
The King was in the counting house,
Counting out his money;
The Queen was in the parlour,
Eating bread and honey;
The maid was in the garden,
Hanging out the clothes;
There came a little Dicky Bird And popp'd upon her nose.
Formation;—Standing in the right aisle with hands on hips, facing the front of room.
Jump, in place, with a quarter turn to the right.
Jump, in place, with a quarter turn to the left. (Front.)
Place left foot in seat area.
Counting out his money;
Suit activity to words, holding imaginary coins in palm of left hand and count with the right hand.
Stand in the right aisle; face to the left and immediately place hands in support on back of seat and edge of desk.
Vault over seat, (Upon completion of vault, the hands assume normal position.)
the parlour,
Face to the right; place right foot in seat area and become seated.
Eating bread and honey;
Suit activity to words, encircling imaginary plate with left arm and imitate eating with the right hand.
Place right foot in right aisle.
Stand in right aisle and place hands on hips.
the garden,
Bow and assume erect position.
Bend trunk forward downward; stretch arms downward, grasping clothes.
Raise trunk, stretch arms upward and grasp imaginary clothesline.
the clothes;
Using right hand, take clothes-pin out of mouth and pin clothes on the line.
There came a little Dicky Bird,
Replace hands to hips and mark time, in place. (Left, right, left and right.)
Jump, in place, and clap hands once.
Replace hands to hips; step right sideward and close left to right.
Bow and assume erect position.
Permission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliott
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Seesaw, Marjory Daw,Jack shall have a new master,He shall have but a penny a day,Because hewon'twork any faster.
Seesaw, Marjory Daw,
Jack shall have a new master,
He shall have but a penny a day,
Because hewon'twork any faster.
Formation;—Arrange class so that three aisles may work together.
Center aisle;—Jump to stride stand with arms raised sideward.
Outer aisles;—Face the center and grasp with both hands the outstretched hand of pupil in center.
The center player acts as the Board; outer players as riders.
See Saw, Marjory Daw,
Pupil bends trunk to the right, left, right and left.
When center pupils bend to the right, the children on the right act as riders on board, bending and stretching knees. In reversing the movement, similar activity for those on the left.
Jack shall have a new master,
Center and outer aisles activity;—Continue movement as described for the first line, finishing in erect position with hands on hips.
He shall have but a penny a day,
Placing left hand to right elbow, shake index finger three times upon the words, "he shall have"; repeat motion with the left hand upon the words, "but a penny a day." Finish with hands on hips.
Nod to the right upon the words, "he shall have"; assume erect position and nod to the left upon the words, "but a penny a day." Finish with hands on hips.
Because he won't work any faster.
Repeat activity of first line. (Center and outer aisles.)
Circle(Outer aisles of classroom or in open area.)
Note.—The following Rhythm Plays are suitable to any open area.
Permission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.
Arr. byJ. W. Elliott
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Little Jack Horner sat in a corner,Eating a Christmas pie;He put in his thumb,And pulled out a plum,And said, "What a good boy am I!" Nice Plum!Nice Plum! Nice Plum! Nice Plum!
Little Jack Horner sat in a corner,
Eating a Christmas pie;
He put in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said, "What a good boy am I!" Nice Plum!
Nice Plum! Nice Plum! Nice Plum!
Formation;—Single circle formation facing line of direction with hands on hips.
Step forward, right, turn to the left, closing left foot to right foot.
Eating a Christmas pie;
Upon the word, "eating," children encircle imaginary plate with the left arm and imitate eating with the right hand.
He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum,
Upon the word, "put," children imitate the action of putting thumb in pie and pulling out a plum, making the action vigorous upon the word, "pulled," stretching the arm overhead. Look at plum.
And said, "What a good boy am I!"
Proudly pats the chest with the left hand.
Lowers plum to mouth, imitating eating, tapping the chest the while.
Arr. byJ. N. Richards
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Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating of curds and whey,Along came a spiderAnd sat down beside her;And frighten'd Miss Muffet away.
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating of curds and whey,
Along came a spider
And sat down beside her;
And frighten'd Miss Muffet away.
Formation;—Double circle formation facing line of direction with hands on hips.
Inner circle:—The Spider.
Outer circle:—Miss Muffet.
Suggestion;—In so far as possible have the boys form the inner circle and the girls the outer circle.
Little Miss Muffet sat on a
Outer circle (Miss Muffet); starting with the right foot execute three steps in line of direction. (Right; left; right and close left to right.)
Inner circle (Spider); No activity.
eating of curds and whey,
Hold imaginary plate in the left hand (palm up) and imitate eating. Hands are replaced to hips upon the completion of the word, "whey."
Inner circle (Spider); No activity.
Along came a spider
Inner circle (Spider); Starting with the left foot execute five running steps in line of direction. (This should bring partners together.)
Outer circle (Miss Muffet); No activity.
Inner circle (Spider); Bend knees slightly.
Spring upward and upon return bend knees deeply and face partner. Raise hands, fingers extended and flexed. (Eye height.)
And sat down beside her;
Outer circle (Miss Muffet); Turns head to the left, holds hands in position to ward off attack of the Spider.
And frighten'd Miss Muffet away.
Outer circle (Miss Muffet); Place hands on hips; stretch knees and with six running steps encircle the Spider and return to place.
Inner circle (Spider); No activity.
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THE SPIDER FRIGHTENING MISS MUFFET(See page 46)
Arr. byJ. N. Richards
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Jack and Jill went up the hill,To fetch a pail of water;Jack fell down and broke his crown,And Jill came tumbling after.Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo!
Jack and Jill went up the hill,
To fetch a pail of water;
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.
Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo! Boohoo!
Formation;—Double circle formation. Children bend knees deeply; place outside hand on hip and clasp partner's hand.
Inner circle:—Jill.Outer circle:—Jack.
Jack and Jill went up the hill,
Starting with the left foot marching in line of direction execute three steps, closing right foot to left upon completion of movement. As the steppings are taken, the knees are stretched gradually until reaching erect position.
To fetch a pail of wa-
Bend trunk forward, stretching left arm (hand clenched) downward, holding imaginary pail under spout of pump. Bend right arm (hand clenched) to thrust, grasping the imaginary pump handle. Imitate pumping of water (Three times.)
Assume erect position with hands on hips.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
Activity as applied to children representing Jack. (Outer circle.)
Upon the word, "Jack," bend knees slightly; upon the word, "fell," pupils spring lightly upward and assume deep knee position, placing right hand upon the head (the crown) and left hand upon the floor. (The hand on floor is in the forward plane.)
Activity as applied to children representing Jill. (Inner circle.)
Upon the word, "Jill," bend knees slightly; upon the word, "came," spring lightly upward and assume deep knee position, covering face with right hand (crying) and placing left hand on floor. (The hand on floor is in the forward plane.)
Upon completion of the song all children gradually stretch the knees, shaking the head in sorrow as they sing—Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo!
Cover the face with the hands.
Movement of head;—Right; left; right; left; right; left; right and front.
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PUMPING A PAIL OF WATER
Permission to use words and music:—McLoughlin Bros.J. W. Elliott
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Dickory, dickory, dock;The mouse ran up the clock;The clock struck One,The mouse ran down;Dickory, dickory, dock.
Dickory, dickory, dock;
The mouse ran up the clock;
The clock struck One,
The mouse ran down;
Dickory, dickory, dock.
Formation;—Single circle facing line of direction with hands on hips.
Arms stretched overhead with hands clasped. Bend trunk to the left.
Bend trunk to the right.
Assume erect position.
mouse ran up the clock;
Place hands on hips; turn to the left and starting with the left foot execute six running steps forward, closing left foot to right, completing the movement. (Seven counts.)
Clap hands overhead and replace to hips.
The mouse ran
Three running steps forward. (Left; right and left.)
Step forward, right, and turn to the left, closing left foot to right foot.
Arms stretched overhead with hands clasped. Bend trunk to the left.
Bend trunk to the right.
Assume erect position.
Permission to use words and music:—Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co.
Arr. byFannie Robertson
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Here we dance Looby Loo,Here we dance Looby light,Here we dance Looby Loo,All on a Saturday night,I put my right hand in,I put my right hand out,I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake,And turn myself about, Oh!
Here we dance Looby Loo,
Here we dance Looby light,
Here we dance Looby Loo,
All on a Saturday night,
I put my right hand in,
I put my right hand out,
I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake,
And turn myself about, Oh!
Formation;—Single circle formation, facing counter clock-wise (right), in close order formation. Hands are placed upon the shoulders of the pupil in front.
Note.—In classroom:—Single circle around one row of seats.
Verse
Here we dance Looby Loo,
Here we dance Looby Light,
Here we dance Looby Loo,
Every Saturday night.
Children march in line of direction, starting with inside foot (left), swaying inward (left) and outward (right). Upon the completion of the verse, the children immediately cease the movement and face the center of the circle.
Chorus
I put my right hand in,
I put my right hand out,
I give my right hand a shake, shake, shake,
And turn myself about. Oh!
Imitate activity as suggested and in turning execute same by spinning about upon the right foot to the right. Upon completion of the turn immediately face line of direction, placing hands upon pupil's shoulders in front in readiness for the verse action.
Chorus
2nd;—I put my left hand in, etc.
3rd;—I put my right foot in, etc.
4th;—I put my left foot in, etc.
5th;—I put my little head in, etc.
6th;—I put my whole self in, etc.
Permission to use words and music:—Miss Lydia Clark and Benj. H. Sanborn & Co.
Arr. byFannie Robertson
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Baa, baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?Yes, sir; yes, sir! Three bags full;One for my master, One for my dame.But none for the little boy That cries in the lane.
Baa, baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?
Yes, sir; yes, sir! Three bags full;
One for my master, One for my dame.
But none for the little boy That cries in the lane.
Formation;—Children form a single circle with hands joined. (The Sheep.) A boy is chosen who stands in the center of the circle. (The little boy in the lane.) Outer, front and rear aisles of room utilized.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you any wool?
Seven quick slides to the right, ceasing movement on the eighth count.
Those in the circle (The Sheep), place hands on hips and nod their heads twice emphatically.
Place right elbow in left hand with three fingers extended, shaking same three times vigorously.
Step sideward to the right and close feet; bow and assume erect position. Hands are placed upon the hips.
Step sideward to the left and close feet; bow and assume erect position. Hands are placed upon hips.
But none for the little boy
Mark time, in place; (right; left; right; left); turning head to the right, left, right and front. Hands are placed on hips.
That cries in the lane.
Place right elbow in the left hand with forefinger extended, shaking same three times vigorously at the little boy in the center of the circle.
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THE LITTLE BOY CRYING IN THE LANE
Arr. byJ. N. Richards
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Bean porridge hot,Bean porridge cold,Bean porridge in the pot,Nine days old;Some like it hot,And some like it cold,Some like it in the pot,Nine days old.
Bean porridge hot,
Bean porridge cold,
Bean porridge in the pot,
Nine days old;
Some like it hot,
And some like it cold,
Some like it in the pot,
Nine days old.
Formation;—Double circle formation facing partners with hands on hips.
Suggestion:—In so far as possible have the sex units divided; the boys forming the inner circle and the girls forming the outer circle.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Clap hands to thighs.
Clap own hands.
in the
With right hand, clap partner's right hand.
Clap own hands.
With left hand clap partner's left hand.
Clap own hands.
Clap partner's hands.
Description of pupil; Outer circle. Counterlike as to movement for pupils of inner circle.
Clasp partner's hands and raise arms to shoulder height. Step sideward, right. (In line of direction.)
Step sideward, left. (In reverse line of direction.)
Some like it in the pot,
Four chasse steps in line of direction.
Jump, in place, once.
Jump, in place, once.
Arr. byJ. N. Richards
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Two little blackbirds,Sitting on a hill,One named Jack And the other named Jill;Fly away, Jack and fly away, Jill;Come again, Jack And come again, Jill.
Two little blackbirds,
Sitting on a hill,
One named Jack And the other named Jill;
Fly away, Jack and fly away, Jill;
Come again, Jack And come again, Jill.
Formation;—Double circle facing counter clockwise (line of direction); inside hands joined and raised shoulder height; outside hands on hips.
Inner circle:—Jack. Outer circle:—Jill.
Suggestion;—In so far as possible have the sex units divided, the boys forming the inside circle and the girls forming the outside circle.
Start the dance movement with the outside foot. (Boys beginning with the left foot; girls beginning with the right foot.)
Two little blackbirds,
Three steps in line of direction.
Inner circle (Jack);—(Left; right, left and close right to left.)
Outer circle (Jill);—(Right; left, right and close left to right.)
Sitting on a hill,
Bend knees deeply. Outer and inner circles.
One named
Inner circle (Jack); place hands on hips, stretch knees and turn to partner. (Right.)
Bow and assume erect position.
Outer circle (Jill);
Replace left hand to hip and remain in deep knee position.
other named
No activity for eithercircles.
Outer circle (Jill); stretch knees and turn to partner (Left.)
Bow and assume erect position.
Inner circle (Jack); Three chasses in line of direction.
Outer circle (Jill); Three chasses in line of direction.
Outer circle (Jill); No activity.
Inner circle (Jack); Three chasses in reverse line of direction.
Outer circle (Jill); Three chasses in reverse line of direction.
Outer circle (Jill); No activity.
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TWO LITTLE BLACK BIRDS SITTING ON A HILL(See page 52)
This page had photographs for "Fly Away Jack and Jill" (above) and "Dapple Grey" (page 56).
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