Reindeer Pokey- Submitted by Sherry
(Sung to "The Hokey Pokey")
You put your antlers in. You put your antlers out.
You put you antlers in and you shake them all about.
You do the Reindeer Pokey
and you turn yourself
around.
That's what it's all about!
You put your hooves in....
You put your red nose in....
You put your fluffy tail in...
You put your reindeer body in.
Christmas Poem Fingerplay- Submitted by Lisa in VA
This is the wreath that we hang on the door
(Use arms to make circle)
This is the fir tree that stands on the floor
(Put arms at your side to make fir tree)
This is the snow that covers the town
(Make the fingers of both hands come down like snow)
This is the chimney that Santa comes down
(One hand makes a hole, the other hand with
index finger comes over and pops in the hole)
This is the mantle from which stockings are hung
(One arm is mantle, the other arm drapes over it)
This is the book from which carols are sung
(Both hands make an open book)
And this is the box, in which there is hid
(Crouch down and make a box shape)
A jack-in-the-box when you open the lid.
(Everyone jumps up)
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I'm A Little Pine Tree- Submitted by Christi
(sung to I'm A Little Teapot)
I'm a little pine tree- as you can see,
All the other pine trees are bigger than me.
Maybe when I grow up-then I'll be
A great big merry Christmas tree!
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Old St. Nicholas- Submitted by Christi
(sung to Old McDonald Had a Farm)
Old St. Nicholas had a tree
(form tree with arms)
Ho, ho ho ho ho!
And on that tree he had some horns
(blow horns)
Ho ho ho ho ho
With a toot toot here and a toot toot there
Here a toot There a toot
Every where a toot toot
continue....
lights-------flash flash
candy canes-------yum-yum
drums-------boom-boom
bells---------ring ring
birds------peep peep
stars------twinkle twinkle
snowflakes-------flutter flutter
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer- Submitted by Christi
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,
You could even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names;
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say:
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
You'll go down in history."
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I'm A Little Christmas Tree- Submitted by Christi
I'm a little Christmas Tree
Glittering, glittering merrily!
A star at my head
Gifts at my feet
And on all my branches
Candy canes so sweet!
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When Santa Comes- Submitted by Christi
When Santa comes to our house,
(hands form pointed roof)
I would like to peek,
(peek through fingers)
But I know he'll never come
(shake head no)
Until I'm fast asleep.
(rest head on hands)
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Christmas Song- Submitted by Christi
(sung to I'm A Little Teapot)
I'm a little snowman round and fat
Here is my scarf and here is my hat
When Christmas comes around just hear me shout
Here comes Santa you better watch out!
I'm a little lightbulb round and bright
Here is my twinkle oh what a sight
When Christmas comes around just plug me in
And watch me blink again and again
I'm a little Christmas tree, short and green,
Here are my branches, the cutest you've seen,
When I get all decorated hear me cheer,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Five Little Stockings- Submitted by Christi
Five little stockings hanging by the fire
(hang fingers downwards)
The first one said, My I feel tired.
(wiggle each finger in turn.)
The second one said, I need a bedtime snack.
The third one said. Cookies make a snack.
The fourth one said I see them down below...
The fifth one said. We'd best leave them alone..
Santa's coming HO HO HO...(ho ho loudly,)
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Just For Me- Submitted by Christi
(sung to I'm a little teapot)
Hang a little stocking by the tree,
Hang a pretty stocking just for me!
Wait, stocking, wait for Christmas Eve.
Santa will fill you just for me.
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Five Little Ornaments- Submitted by Christi
(sung to "Five Little Monkies Jumping on the Bed"
Five little ornaments on the tree, one fell off and
broke in three.
Mama called Santa and Santa said, "No
more ornaments falling off the tree!".
Four little ornaments on the tree, one fell off and
broke in three.
Mama called Santa and Santa said, "No
more ornaments falling off the tree!".
Three little ornaments on the tree, one fell off and
broke in three.
Mama called Santa and Santa said, "No
more ornaments falling off the tree!".
Two little ornaments on the tree, one fell off and
broke in three.
Mama called Santa and Santa said, "No
more ornaments falling off the tree!".
One little ornaments on the tree, it fell off and
broke in three.
Mama called Santa and Santa said, "No
more ornaments falling off the tree!".
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Look At The Snowflakes- Submitted by Christi
(sung to the tune of "up on the housetop")
Look at the snowflake swirl around.
Look how they fall to the ground.
Soon every tree will be dressed in white.
Oh, what a beautiful snowy sight!
Snow, snow, snow! We love it so!
Snow, snow, snow! We love it so!
Let's go outside now! Run, run, run!
Let's catch a snowflake. It's lots of fun!
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S-A-N-T-A!- Submitted by Christi
There was a man with a long white beard,
and Santa was his name-o!
S-A-N-T-A-! S-A-N-T-A! S-A-N-T-A!
And Santa was his name -o!
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I am opening a Present- Submitted by Christi
(tune "did you ever see a Lassie?)
I am opening a present,
A present, a present.
I am opening a present,
It's Christmas tonight
I'll untie the ribbon,
And take off the paper.
I am opening a present,
It's Christmas tonight.
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It's Christmas- Submitted by Christi
It's Christmas! It's Christmas
The snowflakes fill the air.
It's Christmas! It's Christmas!
The bells ring ev'-ry where.
It's Christmas! It's Christmas!
Mt heart is filled with joy.
'cause Christmas is a special time for every
girl and boy.
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A Christmas Tree- Submitted by Christi
Here's a lovely, green Christmas tree,
With lights all twinkly and bright.
And here's a pretty red Christmas ball.
Oh! What a beautiful sight!
Here's a star for the very top,
And shiny, long tinsel string.
We'll use them all to trim that tree;
What Christmas fun it will bring!
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Call Rudolph!- Submitted by Christi
Eight little reindeer pulling Santa's sled;
One fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Can seven little reindeer pull my sled?"
Continue with:
Seven little reindeer...
Six little reindeer...
Five little reindeer...
Four little reindeer...
Three little reindeer...
Two little reindeer...
One little reindeer pulling Santa's sled;
He fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Call Rudolph!"
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Little Reindeer- Submitted by Christi
One little, two little, three little reindeer
four little, five little, six little reindeer,
seven little, eight little, nine little reindeer,
10 little reindeer, flying through the sky!
(or pulling Santa's sled)
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star- Submitted by Christi
Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas star,
on our tree is where you are!
Sparkle, sparkle, shine so bright,
wathc for Santa in the night!
If you see him, will you please
Tell him "Thank you" just for me?
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A Sense-Sational Christmas Song- Submitted by Lisa in VA
(Tune of "Frere Jacques")
Smells like Christmas,
Smells like Christmas
Sniff, sniff, sniff,
sniff, sniff, sniff.
I can smell the Christmas tree,
I can smell the turkey,
Sniff, sniff, sniff,
sniff, sniff, sniff.
Tastes like Christmas,
Tastes like Christmas,
Crunch, crunch, crunch
Crunch, crunch, crunch.
I can taste the cookies,
I can tastes the popcorn.
Crunch, crunch, crunch
Crunch, crunch, crunch.
Sounds like Christmas,
Sounds like Christmas,
Ding, ding, dong
Ding, ding, dong
I can hear the singing,
I can hear the ringing.
Ding, ding dong.
Ding, ding, dong.
Looks like Christmas,
Looks like Christmas
Blink, blink, blink
Blink, blink, blink.
I can see the lights.
They're such a pretty sight.
Blink, blink, blink
Blink, blink, blink
Feels like Christmas,
Feels like Christmas.
Hug, hug, hug,
Hug, hug, hug.
I can feel the friendship.
I can feel the love.
Hug, hug, hug,
Hug, hug, hug.
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Christmas Bells- Submitted by Cheryl
Beforehand, make each child a Jingly Bracelet: Sew bells onto elastic. Cut the elastic to the size of child's wrist and sew . Have the child slip it over his/her wrist & shake.
Ring Those Bells
(Tune: Jimmy Crack Corn)
Give each child a jingle bracelet to use.
Verse 1:
Ring those bells and turn around,
Ring those bells and turn around,
Ring those bells and turn around,
Christmas time is here!
Verse 2:
Ring those bells and stomp your feet, etc.
Verse 3:
Ring those bells and jump up high, etc.
Create some more verses to try!
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