Our Rhymes

Being part of a Waldorf Parent-Tot group means learning many new rhymes and songs for both daily tasks and the changing seasons. Here are a few we have incorporated into our daily routines some with slight modifications to match it to what we know to be true :)

Blessing
(we always pray without a form but often the girls want to hold hands and sing the "blessing" as well)
For the golden corn and the apples on the trees
For the golden butter and the honey from the bees
For fruits and nuts and berries we gather on our way
We Praise our loving Heavenly Father
and Thank Him everyday.
Blessings on our meal and Peace be on the Earth

Hand washing
(said to cue kids that it is time to go wash hands)
Wash hands Wash
and dry them on the towel
it's time to eat our meal so wash hands now

Clean Up
(first part said to cue kids then go into song with children)
I know a little dusty mouse who says it's time to clean our House
I know a little dusty gnome who says it's time to clean our Home
Clean up, Clean up everybody everywhere
Clean up, Clean up everybody do your share
(repeated infinitely!)

Tooth Brushing
(this is a relatively new one we've added that I found in a rhyme book)
Cobwebs, Cobwebs
Upstairs & Down
Brush them away & let's have a look
At the prettiest pearls in town

Getting Dressed
A hat to warm your topknot
And boots to warm your toes
A zipper, a button
A buckle, a snap
All set & ready to go

To me doing rhymes is kind of like beginning poetry :) The girls respond so well to it and I love watching them pick up more and more of the words and rhythm.