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25. Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog


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Today’s podcast is a fast, fun song from the wetlands of Ireland! Grab an egg shaker and get ready to learn “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog” with me and my young friend Calvin.  Grab the free printable that accompanies this episode at www.clapforclassics.com/episode25. It is a PDF with extra lyrics, ukulele chords and extension ideas to continue the learning and fun with this song.

Chorus:

Hi ho the rattlin’ bog

The bog down in the valley-oh

Hi ho the rattlin’ bog

The bog down in the valley-oh

Now in this bog there was a tree

A rare tree, a rattlin’ tree

The tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-oh

Chorus

Now on this tree there was a branch

A rare branch, a rattlin’ branch

The branch on the tree,

And the tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-oh

Chorus

Now on this branch there was a nest

A rare nest, a rattlin’ nest

The nest on the branch, and the branch on the tree,

And the tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-oh

Chorus

Now in this nest there was an egg

A rare egg, a rattlin’ egg

An egg in the nest, and the nest on the branch

And the branch on the tree,

And the tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-oh

Chorus

Now on this egg there was a bird

A rare bird, a rattlin’ bird

A bird on the egg, and the egg in the nest

And the nest on the branch, and the branch on the tree,

And the tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-o!

This cumulative song is such fun to sing, and great for strengthening our memory.

Here are some possible extension ideas:

Add movement by acting out the parts of the song as you sing: strand straight for the tree, stick out arm for the branch, cup hands for the nest, flapping arms for the bird.

Add a visual: For preschoolers: As you slowly sing or review this song, have your child draw a picture of what the song is about, helping her as needed.

For any age: use felt to cut out a tree, a branch, a nest, an egg, and a bird -- then assemble the parts on a flannel/felt board while you sing, pointing to each part when it comes back again and adding the new piece with each verse. Let your little one help you!

This activity comes straight from one of the most popular courses in our All Access Membership, “A Musical Trip Around the World.”

Join us in our All Access Membership for more active, engaging musical activities for you and your little one. Details are at www.clapforclassics.com/join.  Use the code "LION" at checkout for 50% off your first month.

Want to see a video version of this song? Find it on the blog at www.clapforclassics.com/blog/bog

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