Finger Plays for Story Times and Class Visits

Below are finger plays that were sung and performed for preschool story times and class visits.  I wrote the finger plays using my own words and then sung them to the tunes of popular children's songs, such as "Are you Sleeping?", "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", "I'm a Little Teapot" and other famous tunes.

While I sang the song, I would make hand and arm gestures as I sang the words and the children would replicate my hand gestures and try to sing along.  This was very helpful in developing motor skills and fostering creativity among the children in the classrooms and in the story times. 

Arctic Animal Finger Plays 
(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Harp Seal         

I’m a Harp Seal, I’m a Harp Seal

I am gray, and I play!

I am a good swimmer, in the ocean waters

In a group, like a troop!

I’m a Polar Bear    

I’m a Polar Bear, I’m a Polar Bear

I am white, I look bright!

I live in the Arctic, It is very cold there

I am strong, where I belong!

I’m a Walrus! 

I’m a walrus, I’m a walrus

I have tusks, and eat mollusks

I live in the arctic, I use my strong flippers!

Lovely whiskers!  Bulky creatures!

I’m a Penguin        

I’m a Penguin, I’m a Penguin

Black and white, such a sight!

I do lots of swimming

Where I live, it’s freezing!

It is cold, in the South Pole!  (Brrrrrrr!)

I’m a Beluga Whale    

I’m a beluga whale, I’m a beluga whale

I am white, bright as light

I am a good swimmer, I have a high twitter

I squirt water, I squirt water!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2010

The Autumn Season Finger Plays

(All songs sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here is Autumn

Here is Autumn; It is awesome!

See the trees, with bright leaves!

Leaves are different colors,

Red, orange and yellows!

Falling leaves, from the trees!

It is Autumn

It is Autumn, it is this time!

Falling leaves, from the trees!

Leaves are turning colors,

Orange, red and yellow!

Fall leaves fall, rake them all!

Here's my Apple

Here's my apple, named it Snapple!

Nice and red, from Farmer Fred!

I picked it from the tree during apple picking!

It's for me!  So yummy!

Here's a Pumpkin!

Here's a pumpkin, a big pumpkin

Bright orange, with a stem!

Let's paint colors on him!

He will look like a gem!

Bright Pumpkin, Glow Pumpkin!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2010 

BBQ/Food Finger Plays

(All songs sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

 

Hot Dogs!      

I love hot dogs, I love hot dogs

They’re great food, they taste good

They are nice and yummy

Yummy in the tummy

Yum, Yum, Yum, on a bun!

Ketchup! 

I love ketchup, bright red ketchup

On some foods, like burgers!

Makes the burgers taste good

Best in the neighborhood!

Squirt, Squirt, Squirt, Not on shirts!

Mustard!  

I love mustard, yellow mustard

On heroes, on hotdogs,

Makes the hotdogs taste good

Gives the food a flavor

Squirt, Squirt, Squirt,

Not on skirts!

Veggies    

I like veggies, many veggies,

As a food, they are good

They are so nutritious; when grilled they’re delicious

Yum, Yum, Yum, said by Mom. 

Ice Cream 

I love ice cream, Carvel ice cream,

It tastes great, on hot days!

I like many flavors

On a cone with sprinkles

Scoop, Scoop Scoop; Scoop Scoop Scoop!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2010

Beach Finger Plays     

Here’s the Seashore - (Sung to the tune of “Frere Jacques – Are you Sleeping?”)

Here’s the seashore, pretty seashore

Sand and waves, not a bore!

Let’s go build sand castles

With a pale and shovel

At the beach, at the beach

Ocean Shell   -  (Sung to the tune of “Frere Jacques – Are you Sleeping?”)

Here’s a seashell, a pink sea shell

From the sea, it’s for me!

I hold it to my ear

In order for me to hear

Ocean sounds, the waves pound!

Sandcastle Song -  (Sung to the tune of “Frere Jacques – Are you Sleeping?”)

Make a sand cake, Make a castle

In the sand, make it grand!

Digging, Pouring, Building
Molding big and small shapes

Waves crashing, Smashing castles!  Oops!

Row Row You Kayak    (Sung to the tune of “Row Row Row Your Boat”)

Row Row Your Kayak, In the Ocean Blue

If the fishies are around

Please watch for them too. 

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2011

Bear Finger Plays    
   

Bear is Sleeping (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Bear is Sleeping, Bear is Sleeping;

Let it Snow, Snow mounds grow!

Bear is hibernating, in the quiet dwelling

Until Spring, Awake in Spring!

Bears are Sleeping (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Bears are Sleeping, Bears are Sleeping,

In their dens, snug like hens,

Soon it will be springtime, there will be some sunshine

Wake up bears, wake up bears!

Here’s a Brown Bear (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a brown bear, a furry brown bear

At the Bronx Zoo, her name’s Sue!

She is very playful, she is very cheerful!

She’s friendly, with energy!

Grizzly Bears (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Big Grizzly Bears, Big Grizzly Bears

Out running, out digging

They will catch some salmon, they need their nutrition

Grizzly Bears, Grizzly Bears

Bears Sleeping and Waking (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")

Grizzly, Brown Bear and Black Bear,

Growing thicker winter hair,

Curled up, snuggled for winter,

Until Springtime comes after

Then you crawl out of your den,

See the world’s all new again!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian - 2011

Bedtime Finger Plays    

(All finger plays sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

It is Nighttime

It is nighttime, it is bedtime

Time to sleep and count sheep

Dream of sheep as they leap

In the grassy meadows

Under rainbows, with all the colors!

In the Bed Store

In the bed store, in the bed store

I see beds, beds galore!

Different shapes and sizes

In styles and colors!

Here’s my bed, nice and red!

In my Bedroom

In my bedroom, in my bedroom

There’s my bed, nice and red

It has a soft cover

That is multicolored

Love my bed, soft as bread!

* By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Career Finger Plays

I’m a Policeman/Policewoman (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a policeman, I’m a policewoman

I wear blue and a badge too!

I make people feel safe, I protect all the waifs!

Blue cop cars, they go far!

I’m a Policewoman (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

I’m a policewoman, here I am

My name’s Madge and here’s my badge!

I wear a blue uniform. 

I work for the police force

I’m a policewoman, here I am.

My police dog is named Pam!

I’m a Fireman (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a fireman, I’m a fireman

Here’s my truck, bright red truck!

Coming to the rescue, to put out fires for you!

Here’s my hose, where the water flows! 

I’m a Teacher (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a teacher, I’m your teacher

Here at school, school is cool!

I make people learn things, I teach math and reading

Here’s my desk, here’s your desk!

I’m a Teacher at Your School - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

I’m your teacher at your school!

My classroom is really cool!

I have new books and green boards!

I have laptops so no one’s bored! 

I’m your teacher, learn with me!

Learning’s fun as you will see!

I’m a Dancer - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a dancer, I’m a dancer

I can dance, on my toes

I’m a ballerina; I leap up in the air!

Here’s my tutu, I dance for you!

I’m a Carpenter - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a carpenter and a builder

I need tools, to build with wood!

I build lots of cabins, I fix boats and buildings.

Here’s my ladder, I climb my ladder. 

I’m a Carpenter - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

I’m a carpenter; see my tools;

I like building, it’s so cool

I use hammers, nails and drills

When I build I use my skills

I’m a carpenter, I use tools

I can build you a nice stool!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Cat Finger Plays      

I’m a Big Cat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a big cat, a big fat cat!

Meow, Meow, Meow, I’m here now!

I drink from a milk bowl

Eating treats is my goal!

Orange fir, Purrrr Purrr Purrr

Here’s a Black Cat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a black cat, on a cat mat

He peers out, the window. 

He stares out the glass pane

Wants to run in the rain

Big green eyes, meows and cries. 

Hello Kitty - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Kitty, Hello Kitty

Wave hello, I wear bows

I wear different dresses

In my favorite colors

Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty

Kitty, Kitty, Kitty Cat - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

Kitty, Kitty, Kitty Cat

You are cute in every way

You give me love everyday

You have pretty milk white fur

Kitty, Kitty, Kitty Cat

Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow; Purr, Purr Purr. 

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2011

Chameleon Finger Plays              

I’m a Chameleon (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Chameleon, I’m a Chameleon

I change colors, to blend with the jungles,

I love to climb tall trees

I catch food with my tongue!

Watch me now!  I’m a rainbow!

I’m a Chameleon  - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

I’m a Chameleon, Here I am!

I change colors frequently!

I am blue and I am green!

I am not so easily seen!

I’m a chameleon, my name’s Sam!

In the trees is where I am!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

City Finger Plays

In the City - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

In the city, New York City

Tall Buildings; Overwhelming!

It is very busy

So many sights to see

Taxis, trains, buses for me!

Here’s a Taxi -  (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a taxi, Hail the taxi!

It’s yellow, it’s lights glow!

It can take you places

You can ask the driver

Where to go, to see a show!

Police Man  - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")

Who is this guy, he’s in blue.

He is in his uniform.

He is wearing a blue hat.

His patrol car’s blue and white. 

Who is this guy, he’s in blue.

He’s a police man just for you!

Subway Lines - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star") 

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These are different subway lines

They each have their own color.

There are many subway lines

They make many stops galore. 

Here’s the City - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s the city, New York City

Central Park and Times Square

Visit the museums and an outdoor craft fair!

Manhattan, Here I am!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Summer 2010

Cookies Finger Plays

I love Cookies - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I love cookies, I love cookies

Chocolate Chip, Vanilla Chip

Oreos and sugar, cinnamon and ginger

I love cookies, let’s bake cookies!

Cookie Monster - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Cookie Monster, Cookie Monster!

I have fur, I am blue.

When I do get hungry, I will eat your cookies.

Just watch out, get a clue! 

Cookies - (Sung to the tune of ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’.)

Cookies are my favorite foods.

They’re a treat and they taste good.

I can find them in the store

Different kinds of them galore!

Cookies are my favorite snacks,

I would eat them off the rack.

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Crayon and Color Finger Plays   

I’m a Crayon -  (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a crayon, I’m a crayon

I am fun for your son.

Children always like me

My color is shiny!

Please use me for coloring!

I’m a Crayon Nice and Red - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")

I’m a crayon, nice and red!  

I am bright like you just said!

I like coloring in hearts.

I color strawberries too!

I’m a crayon, call me “Ted”.

I make pictures nice and red. 

I’m a Crayon, Nice and Blue  - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")

I’m a crayon, nice and blue.

I need paper, a sheet or two.

I like drawing something blue

Something blue like an igloo

I’m a crayon nice and blue

I can draw a blue sky too!

I’m a Rainbow - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Rainbow, I’m a Rainbow

In the sky, nice and high

Here’s a cloud on this side

A pot of gold on that side

Bright Colors, Glow Colors

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Summer 2010

Digging Creatures Finger Plays     

(All finger plays sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

I'm a Brown Mole
I'm  a brown mole, I dig mole holes
My front paws, are strong like jaws!
I like to eat earthworms, they don't taste like wheat germ,
Brown mole digs, makes holes big!

I'm an Earthworm!
I'm an earthworm, to move I squirm!
I am pink, soft like mink!
I live in the soil, this is where I toil!
The brown mole, is my foe!

I'm an Army Ant!
I'm an army ant, busy army ant!
I report, to my chores!
I am a hard worker, a frequent traveler;
Army Ant, Army Ant!

I'm a Chipmunk!
I'm a chipmunk, furry chipmunk!
I look around, on the ground!
I store food in my cheeks,
better than a duck's beak!
Here's my burrow, where I dig low!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – July 2013

Dinosaur Finger Plays

I'm a Dinosaur (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a dinosaur, and a carnivore;
I'm a T-Rex, with sharp teeth!
I hunt other creatures, I need to consume meat!
I'm hungry, that's for sure!

Dinosaurs! (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")
Once on earth stood dinosaurs!
There were many types galore!
Some were fierce and some were shy;
Some were tall and reached the sky!
Where are all the dinosaurs?
They don't live here anymore!

Daisy Had a Dinosaur! (Sung to the tune of "Mary Had a Little Lamb")
Daisy had a dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur!
Daisy had a dinosaur whose skin was very green!
And everywhere that Daisy went, Daisy went, Daisy went,
And everywhere that Daisy went the creature made a scene!

It walked with her to school one day, school one day, school one day,
It walked with her to school one day which scared her friends away!
It made the teachers think aloud, think aloud, think aloud;
It made the teachers wonder if dinosaurs are extinct!
The principal called the police, the police, the police!
The principal called the police and then called pest patrols!

The pest patrols arrived at school, got to school, got to school;
When pest patrols arrived at school, they brought in all their tools!
When they saw the dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur!
When they saw the dinosaur, it was no dinosaur!
It really is an iguana, iguana, iguana!
It really is an iguana from rare kinds of phyla!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – July 2013

Dog Finger Plays     

(All finger plays sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

Brown Doggy          

I’m a doggy, a brown doggy

I do bark, on a lark

I love to wag my tail, my hair gets so shaggy

Here’s the phone, may I have a bone?

Active Doggy  

Here’s a doggy, active doggy,

He does sprints, and can swim.

He enjoys the seashore

Sand and waves galore!

Ocean Dog, Ocean Dog

Dalmatian    

This is my dog, black and white dog

It has spots, big black blobs

She is a Dalmatian, she enjoys the beach runs

She’s nice to pet, although she’s wet. 

Poodle    

Here’s my poodle, her name’s Noodle,

Curly hair, so much flair!

She is in the dog show

Curls are white as bright snow.

Cute Noodle, My Poodle!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Duck Finger Plays 

Yellow Ducky - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a ducky, yellow ducky.

Here’s my beak, nice and sleek

I swim in the green pond,

The pond and I really bond!

Quack, Quack, Quack!  My name’s Jack!  

Rubber Ducky - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a ducky, rubber ducky.

Nice pink one! I’m the one!

I’m your favorite color,

Squeeze me, it’s a pleasure!

Squeak, Squeak, Squeak!  Pet my beak!

Rubber Duckies – (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star")

Rubber Duckies in the store

They come in all bright colors!

Red, orange and yellow ones!

Green, blue, purple, there are tons!

Rubber Duckies they do glow!

The colors make duck rainbows!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian, ca 2011

Fancy Nancy Finger Plays 

*(Finger plays below to be sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

Fancy Nancy, Fancy Nancy                        

Loves Flowers, in all colors

She observes butterflies,

Loves the French word “Bonjour”

Fancy Nancy, Full of Posies!

Fancy Nancy, well-read Nancy            

Likes new words, that aren’t slurred

Her vocabulary, is extraordinary

Fancy Nancy, My Dictionary!

Fancy Nancy, My Friend Nancy            

She’s my friend, we play pretend

She is very charming,

Her dresses are sparkling,

Fancy Nancy, My Friend Nancy!

Fancy Nancy, Fancy Nancy         

Looks gorgeous, in her dress

She hosts nice tea parties,

She likes tea and pastries

Fancy Nancy, Gives me Candy!

Fancy Nancy, Artsy Nancy      

Paints with colors, paints galore

She makes decorations

Fancy invitations

Fancy Nancy, Artsy Nancy

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Spring - 2011

Farm Finger Plays   

I’m a Big Cow - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a big cow, black and white cow     

I am built, to make milk

Farmers squeeze my udders

My milk’s churned to butter

Moo Moo Moo, Dairy for you!

I’m a Pink Pig – (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

I’m a pink pig and so big   

With my snout I love to dig!

I can find food very well.

With my own good sense of smell:

In the soil, I find food,

Truffles found are really good!

I’m a Horsey - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a horsey, wild horsey

I’m a male, here’s my tail. 

I like to run wild

Like a carefree child

Neigh, Neigh, Neigh, Where’s the hay?

I’m a Chicken - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a chicken, female chicken          

I’m a hen, in my pen

My job is to lay eggs

For the farmer named Greg

Farmer folks, love the yolks. 

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Flower/Garden Finger Plays 

*(All Finger Plays Below Are Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Flower

I’m a flower, flower power

With green leaves, just like trees

I have all those petals,

They are pastel colors.

I grow high, to reach the sky!

Hello Sunflower

Hello Sunflower, a big flower

Nice and Tall, just like Paul!

Planting you is much fun

You grow well in the sun

Sunflower, Sunflower!

It is April 

It is April, It is Springtime

It’s about time, that’s sublime

Let’s go plant some posies

And some tasty veggies

Look! Earthworms! Watch them Squirm!

Here’s My Garden

Here’s My Garden, My Own Garden

Watch it Grow, Colors Flow

Here’s a tasty veggie

Here’s a nice bright daisy,

Please stop by, my garden.

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Spring 2011

Food Finger Plays   

Here’s a Potato   (Sung to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?")

Here’s a Potato, Idaho Potato

It has grown, nice and brown. 

Is it baked or boiled?

What’s it like when roasted?

Potato, for Aunt Ro!

Here’s a Pickle   (Sung to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?")

Here’s a pickle, sour pickle

Nice and green, washed and clean

It is very tasty, it is very juicy

Green Pickles, from Ms. Tickles!

Vegetables -  (Sung to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?")

I like veggies, many veggies,

As a food, they are good

They are so nutritious; when grilled they’re delicious

Yum, Yum, Yum, said by Mom. 

Apples - (Sung to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?")

I like apples, nice red apples  

As a food, they taste good

They are very healthy!

They’re good for our bodies!

They’re for lunch, crunch, munch, crunch!

Sandwich - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

Let’s go make a nice sandwich!

Let me find some tuna fish!

We need mayo and veggies!

Here’s dressing and bialys.

Let’s make a tuna sandwich!

That can be a healthy dish!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian - 2011

Frog Finger Plays    

Tadpoles – (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here are tadpoles, Little tadpoles

With their tails, swimming like whales

They don’t have four feet yet

They can’t live on land yet,

Till they grow, into frogs!

Red-Eyed Tree Frogs - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

In the forest, the rain forest 

There are trees, with canopies

There are bright red tree frogs

From branch to leaf they hop

They will eat, before they sleep!

I’m a Nice, Green Froggy – (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot)

I’m a nice green froggy, say hello!

What is your name, my name’s Ro!

Is there anything that you can do? 

I can hop and croak loud too.

Can you stick out your tongue? Is it long?

I’ll stick mine out, it is long!

My tongue is so strong and curls up too!

With my tongue, I catch some food!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian - 2011

Furniture Finger Plays

This Is My Couch! - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

This is my couch, my favorite couch! 

It is green, and so clean!

I use it for sleeping,

It is great for reading,

Nice soft couch! For relaxing!

This is my Couch - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”)

This is my couch, it is clean!

It’s my favorite color green!

I sit on it when I read,

That’s exactly what I need!

This is my couch, it is soft!

I’m so glad it’s in my loft!

Daisy Has a Wicker Desk! (Sung to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”)

Daisy has a wicker desk, wicker desk, wicker desk!

Daisy has a wicker desk and it looks picturesque!

Daisy’s desk has many drawers, many drawers, many drawers,

Daisy’s desk has several drawers with lots of stuff galore!

The desk drawers store her art supplies, art supplies, art supplies

Daisy’s desk stores art supplies; these are things that she buys!

One of the things is bright paints, is bright paints, is bright paints

One of the things is bright paints; they’re used for painting saints!

This is my Chair!  - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

This is my chair, which I do share!

It’s yellow, like a pear!

It’s my favorite color, looks nice in the parlor!

I will share, here’s my chair! 

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Growing Finger Plays

I’m a Child - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a child; then an adult;

I will grow, from head to toe!

I can be a preacher, or one’s favorite teacher!

Growing up, Up, Up, Yup! 

I’m a Flower – (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") 

I’m a flower, I do grow

I grow from seeds that you sow!

I do grow up fast and high

Maybe I can reach the sky

I’m a flower bright and tall

The gardeners hope I don’t fall!

I’m a Filly - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") 

I’m a filly named Tilly!

Fillies are baby horses.

My mother’s a big strong mare!

Her owners named her Mayfair!

I’m a very young female;

I’ll grow and become a mare!

I’m a Little Yellow Chick - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")   

I’m a little yellow chick

Mother hen has called me Flick.

I hatched from a nice sized egg.

I have very wobbly legs.

I am growing like my friends.

One day I’ll become a hen!

I’m a Tadpole - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")   

I’m a tadpole and I swim.

I swim in a pond with fish.

As I grow I lose my tail.

I’ll grow feet so I won’t flail.

I’ll grow and become a frog.

Hopping on land in a bog!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Spring 2011

Halloween Finger Plays

It’s October, It’s Halloween - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

It’s October, It’s Halloween  

My costume’s, a witch with broom!

Time for trick or treating

Parties, Candy, Pumpkins

Trick or treat, now let’s eat!

Here’s a Pumpkin   - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a pumpkin, it’s named “Munchkin”.
That I found, nice and round

It is orange and bright

Cheery and a nice sight

Bright pumpkin, named “Munchkin”.

Here’s a Monster - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a monster, spooky monster

It is green, it is mean

It’s quite a sight to see

I won’t let it scare me

Go Away, Green Monster

Here are Some Bats  - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here are some bats, here are more bats.

Flying fast, in full blast

They play during night time

That’s when they have good times

Flying bats; purple bats.

Here’s a Black Cat  - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a black cat, a sleek black cat

It does spy, with green eyes

It is very sneaky, can be very creepy

The black cat, boo black cat.

Here’s a Scarecrow - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")   

Here’s a scarecrow, in the meadow

It will scare such birds as crows

It has many bright colors,

Just like a nice bright rainbow

Here’s a scarecrow in the meadow,

It protects crops from black crows.  

Finger Plays by Deanna Field,

Children’s Librarian - October 25, 2010

Hats Finger Plays 

Garden Hat - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)   

Here is a nice garden hat

It is yellow with flowers

It is perfect for summer

I can wear it anywhere

Here is a nice garden hat.

“Fancy Nancy” would love that!

Policeman and Fireman Hat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

A police hat, fireman hat

Blue or red, on one’s head.

People need to wear them,

When they’re at their stations!

Policeman, Fireman

Pirate Hat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a pirate, Peter pirate

With his hat, it’s so black!

It has skulls and crossbones

That shine bright, like white stones.

There’s his patch, to match his hat!

Baker’s Hat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Boe’s a baker and an icer.

He wears white, bakes with might!

He wears a white chef hat

His clothes make him look fat!

Baker Boe, bakes with dough!

Wool Hat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

It is cold out; that makes me pout!

I’ll have to wear wool hats

I can’t wear my ball hat

Or lay out on my mat

It’s freezing and snowing!

Baseball Hat - (Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) 

It is summer, summertime

I play baseball in my prime!

I wear a bright baseball hat.

It’s black and white like my cat!

Playing baseball is a joy!

My hat and bat are my toys!

* Finger Plays by Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian - 2011

Insect Finger Plays  

*All finger plays are sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”

I'm a Ladybug

I’m a Ladybug, I’m a Ladybug

Red and black, on my back!

I live in a garden, near a town called “Eden”.

Ladybug, Ladybug

I'm a Bumblebee

I’m a bumblebee, a big bumblebee

I can sting, I’m fuzzy

I live in a beehive, where I make my honey

Dance the jive, in my hive!

I'm an Army Ant

I’m an army ant, busy army ant

I report, to my chores

I am a hard worker, and a frequent traveler:

Army Ant, Army Ant

I'm a Butterfly

I’m a butterfly, a blue butterfly

I have wings, and I fly high

I fly to the flowers

They are different colors!

Fly with me, near the trees!

Here's a Beetle

Here’s a beetle, a black beetle

It’s a bug, in my rug.

It has wings and some legs

It has two antennae

Please leave now, beetle out!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Library Songs and Finger Plays    

We’re in the Library!  - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

We’re in the library, the local library,

Books galore, not a bore!

The books are full of stories,

Pictures, tales and folklore,

Read some books!  They’re freebies!

Let’s go to the Library - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

Let’s go to the Library

We can read a nice story!

We can browse through all the books

Go ahead and take a look

Let’s go to the library,

The library cards are free!

I Enjoy the Library! - (Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

I enjoy the library!

I can read many stories!

Crafts and games fill me with glee!

The computers in their nooks!

Let’s go to the library, with your card please take out books!

  

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Maisy Finger Plays

Here is Maisy - (Sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

Here is Maisy, Hello Maisy

She is friends with Charley.

She has many hobbies

Shopping, reading, learning

Swimming too, at the pool!

Maisy Colors - (Sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”)

Maisy colors, she likes colors;

Red, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow

Maisy enjoys rainbows, it has many colors

Rainbow dreams, color beams!

Maisy has Friends – (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

Maisy the mouse has some friends

They are creatures she’d defend

Tallulah is a cool chick!

Cyril is a nice squirrel.

Charley is a green reptile

He’s a nice crocodile!

Maisy is a Cultured Mouse - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

Maisy is a cultured mouse

She learns things outside her house!

She reads in the library!

With books there's variety!

Maisy visits museums! Art has different mediums!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Monster Finger Plays   

* All finger plays sung to the tune of “Are you Sleeping?”

Hello Monster

Hello Monster, Hello Monster

Boo, Boo, Boo?  How are you?

You are not that scary! You’re more like a fairy!

Boo la la! Ha Ha ha!

Hello Monster

Hello Monster, Hello Monster

Look at you!  Boo! Surprise!

You have very green eyes!

They are very shiny!

They glow at night, with all their might!

There’s the Monster!

There’s the monster, a mean monster!

Please get out! On my count!

Is it Halloween yet? Why do you scare my pets?

They need to, see the vet!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Mother’s Day Finger Plays 

I Love Mommy -  *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I love Mommy, I’m her baby!

She is in!  Her name’s Lynn!

She likes pretty flowers!

She has super powers!

Hi, Mommy!  My Mommy!

Here is Mommy - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here is Mommy, Here is Mommy

She is cool!  She’s no fool!

She takes care of mules!

She swims in our blue pool!

Hi Mommy, Cool Mommy!

Where is Mommy? - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Where is Mommy, Where is Mommy

Time for bath! I hear her laugh!

Mommy’s in the bathroom, filling up the bathtub

All the bubbles, take away troubles!

Where’s my Mommy?  - *(Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Where’s my Mommy?  Where’s my Mommy?  

Time to eat! I want treats!

Mommy’s in the kitchen, She is baking brownies

And cookies!  They’re yummy!

Here is Mommy! - *(Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

Here is Mommy, in my room! 

She’ll be here all afternoon!

She will read a book to me!

She’ll play hide and seek with me!

Here is Mommy, here to play!

She will play with me all day!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – Spring 2011

Multicultural Finger Plays  

*(All finger plays sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

We are People

We are people, different people

Short or Tall, Big or small

We are different colors, we wear different clothing

We’re earthlings!  Human beings!

Many People

Many people, many cultures

Live on Earth, in countries

They wear different clothing

They eat their own cooking

Planet Earth, Diverse Earth

Our Neighborhood

Our neighborhood, the neighborhood

With dwellings,

And buildings

There are lots of earthlings,

Doing all different things

Neighborhood, Different broods.

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – 2011

Penguin Finger Plays

I’m a Penguin - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Penguin, I’m a Penguin

Black and white, such a sight!

I do lots of swimming

Where I live, it’s freezing!

It is cold, in the South Pole!  (Brrrrrrr!)

I’m a Little Penguin (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”)

I’m a Little Penguin

Black and White

Here is my beak and

It’s so bright!

I live in the Arctic

Here me shout,

“Polar Bears don’t chase me out!”

I’m a Little Penguin in the Sea! (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”)

I’m a Little Penguin

In the Sea!

I can swim as fast as can be!

When I catch some fishies, good for me!

Food for me and my buddies!

I’m a Little Penguin on the Ice! (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”)

I’m a little penguin, on the ice.

I think the cold is very nice.

I can swim around in the ocean!

I swim in a fast motion!

Finger plays were composed by Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian, ca. Winter 2010

Pet Finger Plays

I’m a Big Cat - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a big cat, my name’s Kit Kat!

Meow, Meow, Meow, I’m here now!

I drink from a milk bowl

Eating treats is my goal!

Orange fir, Purrrr Purrr Purrr

My Poodle - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s my poodle, her name’s Noodle,

Curly hair, so much flair!

She is in the dog show

Curls are white as bright snow.

Cute Noodle, My Poodle!

I’m a Bunny - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a Bunny, My name’s Honey!

My fur’s white, pretty sight!

My tail looks like cotton, it’s as soft as wontons

I hop, hop, I don’t stop!

I’m a Blue Fish - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a blue fish, a bright blue fish

My name’s hank, Here’s my tank!

Look at me through the glass!

I’ll swim to you so fast!

I need food, for my moods!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2011

Pig Finger Plays        

I’m a Pink Pig - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a pink pig, and a big pig   

When I oink, the farm goes boing!

I live in a farm pen

The farmer named me “Big Ben”

Oink Oink Oink, we all go Boing!

I’m a Big Pig - (Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

I’m a big pig

Big as rigs

I live on a farm upstate

Farmers like to guess my weight!

People watch me through the gate!

I’m a big pig, and pink too. 

I’ll go oink oink oink to you!

The Piggy Piggy (Sung to the tune of the “Hokey Pokey”)

Right Hoof, Left Hoof, Snout, and Tail

You put your right hoof in, you put your right hoof out, you put your right hoof in and you shake it all around, you do the “Piggy Piggy” and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about. 

You put your left hoof in, you put your left hoof out, you put your left hoof in and you shake it all around, you do the “Piggy Piggy” and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about. 

You put your snout in, you put your snout out, you put your snout in and you shake it all around, you do the “Piggy Piggy” and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about. 

You put your tail in, you put your tail out, you put your tail in and you shake it all around, you do the “Piggy Piggy” and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about. 

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – ca 2010

Play Ball!

I'm a Beach Ball - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a beach ball, a big beach ball!
I am round, and beach bound!
I am different colors,
Red, blue, green and yellow!
A beach ball, is fun for all!

I am a Big Basketball - (Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
I am a big basketball!
I can bounce from floor to wall!
I get thrown up in the air, over everybody's hair!
I am a big basketball!
Through the hoop is where I fall!

I'm a Golf Ball - (Sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot!")
I'm a hard white golf ball
And I'm small.
Next to you I'm no so tall!
I move quickly when struck from a tee!
Holes in one fill all with glee!


I'm a Baseball - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a baseball, sturdy baseball.
I get thrown, within a zone.
I get struck by hard bats.
That sounds like a big splat!
Play baseball, fun for all!


By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – July 2013

Pond Finger Plays   

My Favorite Pond – (Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)          

Let’s walk to my favorite pond

We will see fish and some frogs

In the pond swims some tadpoles

The pond resembles a fish bowl

Frogs navigate like nomads

They float on their lily pads. 

Here’s a Fish! - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

In a pond that’s calm and blue!

Here’s a fish that swims to you!

Fishy waves its’ tail and fins!

When it moves, it likes to spin!

See the fishy in the pond!

It zigzags among the fronds!

I’m a Ducky - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a ducky, very plucky;

With my beak, I can squeak!

I swim in a nice pond

The waters have some green fronds!

Quack, Quack, Quack!  Feathers are black!

Nature Walk – (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”)

Let’s go out and take a nature walk.

We can hear some creatures squawk. 

Our favorite spot is the green pond!

We see fish among the fronds!

We see lots of frogs on lily pads!

When they catch flies, they seem glad!

By Deanna Field, Children’s Librarian – June 2011

Sea Creatures Finger Plays

There’s the ocean - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

There’s the ocean; big blue ocean!

Are there fish? As I wish? 

Are there other creatures, in the wavy waters?

Crabs galore, at sea shores!

I See Blue Whales - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I see blue whales when I set sail

They are long! Big and strong!

They swim in the ocean!

They eat small crustaceans!

Big blue whales lift their tails!

Here’s a Red Crab - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s a big crab, a bright red crab!

Its’ big claws, grab like jaws!

They live in a sea bed.

They are big and bright red!

Big red crab; Time to grab!

Here’s an Octopus - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

Here’s an octopus, who’s a sourpuss

There’s no harm; to have eight arms

She moves in the ocean; does the “locomotion.”

Octopus! Swim with us!

I’m an Orange Octopus – (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)

I’m an orange octopus!

I have many arms galore!

I crawl on the ocean floor!

I spray dark ink at my foes!

I’m an orange octopus.

I can swim fast; my name’s Russ!

I’m a Jellyfish - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")

I’m a jellyfish, jolly jellyfish

If I sting, not a good thing!

Hope that I don’t sting you!

I am very see-through

Jellyfish; Eggs are my dish!

I’m a Jellyfish at Sea - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)

I’m a jellyfish at sea!

Please don’t swim so close to me!

When I feel attacked I sting!

That would be a painful thing!

I’m a jellyfish at sea.

My body feels like jelly!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Sloth Finger Plays

I'm a Brown Sloth (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a brown sloth, brown like a moth;
Here I am.  My name's Sam!
I'm in the rain forest;
Hanging from canopies;
In tall trees; in Belize!

See the Sloth! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Let's go rumble, in the jungle;
See the sloth, brown like moths!
It moves very slowly; It seems very lazy!
That's okay!  That's his pace!

I'm a Big Sloth! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
I'm a big sloth, look at me!
I hang upside down from trees!
I eat leaves and twigs for food.
I have only three toes too!
I'm a big sloth, here's my home;
I live in the jungle dome!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Snowman Finger Plays

Build a Snow Boy (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Build a snow boy, a big snow boy;
with snow mounds, from the ground!
Make him big, fat and round!
Use a hat and carrot,
Big snow boy, in the lot!

Build a Snow Girl (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Build a snow girl, pretty snow girl;
Her name's Sal, she's my gal!
She would like bright buttons;
And some shiny sparkles!
Snowy Sal, Snowy Gal!

Fluffy Snowman (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
Fluffy snowman round and fat,
With a scarf and big black hat!
A carrot will be your nose,
Peanuts will be all ten toes!
Fluffy snowman, be my friend.
Please don't melt till winter's end!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2010

Spider Finger Plays

I'm a Spider (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a spider, my name's Ryder!
I spin webs, that never ebb!
My webs are so sticky!
People think they're icky!
My cob web is named Deb!

I'm a Spider (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
I'm a spider, here's my web;
My web sticks onto the ledge!
I climb corners, I climb walls;
I sneak into barnyard stalls!
I'm a spider with eight legs;
In my web I guard my eggs!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Spring Clothes Finger Plays

It is Springtime - (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
It is springtime; I hear birds chime.
Everyone knows; We need new clothes!
Let's wear pastel colors,
Lighter colors galore.
Spring is hear, time to cheer!

It's Springtime - (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
It's Springtime, my garden grows.
Time to look for light Spring clothes.
I wear lime green and light blue.
Yellow and pink are nice hues!
It is Springtime, flowers bloom.
Found a Spring hat in my room!

When It's April (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
When it's April, we get playful!
Let's all cheer, Spring is here!
Let's go through the closets to search for Spring outfits!
Neighbors call, "Let's Play Ball!"

During April (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
During April, there are rainfalls!
Tons of water, pitter patter!
I found an umbrella, took it from the cellar!
When rain falls, time for malls!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Summer Activities Finger Plays

Let's Go Swimming! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Let's Go Swimming, it's refreshing.
It feels cool, in the pool!
I can swim the crawl stroke.
Water wings help me float!
When it's hot, the pool's a cool spot!

Let's Play Baseball (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Let's Play Baseball, near the town hall.
In the park, before it's dark!
I'll bring my own wood bat.
I'll wear my baseball hat!
Let's go team!  Play with steam!

I Play Golf! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
My name's Randolph, I play golf!
I play on a big green course.
I have bright shiny golf balls!
And enough tees for us all!
My name's Randolph, I play golf!
I swing my club with such force!

The Playground (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Summer is hear, time for a cheer!
We are bound to the playground!
Swings are fun in the sun!
Seesaws swing with motion!
The playground's safe and sound!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Teddy Bears Finger Plays

I Love Teddy Bears! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I love teddy bears, fluffy teddy bears!
I buy them, from toy fairs!
They are soft and fluffy!
They are plush and puffy!
Teddy bears, in my care!

My Own Teddy Bear (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
My own teddy bear, it's a "Build-A-Bear"!
She is green, like a string bean!
I dress her in outfits; I have named her Charlotte!
She is stuffed, with lots of fluff!

Let's Go Make Some Teddy Bears! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
Let's go make some teddy bears!
We'll make them at the craft fair!
We need fur and cotton fluff;
The bear will be sewn and stuffed!
We need buttons for the eyes;
We want the bears big in size!

Let's go to the Big Toy Store! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
Let's go to the big toy store!
There are teddy bears galore!
Each bear has its' own color;
The soft fur feels like valour!
Let's go to the big toy store!
It's a place that I adore!


By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Transportation Finger Plays

Choo-Choo Train (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a long train, a choo-choo train!
I have cars, shaped like bars!
I transport some creatures!
Animals with features!
Choo-Choo-Choo; to the zoo!

I'm a Blue Choo-Choo-Choo Train! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
I'm a blue choo-choo-choo train!
I can move fast like a plane!
When I move fast, I do speed!
Diesel engines are my needs!
I travel to train stations. What is your destination?

I'm an Airplane! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm an airplane, I'm an airplane!
I fly high, in the sky!
Check out my long wing span,
I have a big engine!
Let's go fly, in blue skies!

I'm an Airplane! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm an airplane, a jet airplane.
It is fun, to fly towards the sun!
I fly into big clouds; that makes me very proud!
I do fly, in the skies!

I'm a Sailboat! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a sailboat, a big sailboat!
My sails are bright and white!
My owners have named me; they christened me Daisy!
They sail me, out to sea!

I'm a Red Car (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a red car, a bright red car.
I stand out, without a doubt!
I go on the highways, people drive me all day!
Nice red car, I go far!

I'm a Big Truck (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a big truck, a big box truck.
On the roads, with big loads!
Movers often drive me, when they have to ship things!
Travelling miles, makes me smile!

Subway Lines (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
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These are different subway lines;
They each have their own color!
There are many subway lines;
To take you from place to place!

I'm a School Bus (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a school bus, yellow school bus!
Riding to school, is so cool!
I transport the kiddies; to their schools and buildings!
During school, they obey rules!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Tree Finger Plays

I'm a Tall Tree (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a tall tree, a big tall tree!
My green leaves, move in the breeze!
There are mother birdies, in nests with their babies!
Cute birdies, in the tree!

I'm a Nice, Big Palm Tree! (Sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Peapot!")
I'm a nice, big palm tree, near the sea!
I have big green fan-shaped leaves.
I need the weather so nice and warm!
Cold weather will do me harm!

I'm a nice, tall palm tree near the sea!
I need water to survive.
There are coconuts that grow on me!
The tropics are where I thrive!

I am a Tall Woody Tree! (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
I am a tall woody tree; see my trunk and many leaves!
I can be found in the park; trunk and branches full of bark!
I am a tall woody tree!
In Autumn leaves fall from me!

I'm an Oak Tree (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm an oak tree; squirrels like me!
I'm adorned, with acorns!
I am a source of food, and a good source of wood!
Useful tree! That is me!


By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Tree and Cave Animal Finger Plays

Big Brown Bear (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Here's a big bear, a big brown bear!
He has paws, that grab like jaws!
He eats lots of salmon; Fish provide nutrition!
Big brown bears, live in lairs!

Here's a Squirrel (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Here's a squirrel, fluffy squirrel!
It will be, near a tree!
It is very hungry, acorns make it happy!
Acorns fall, from the tree!

Red Fox (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Here's a red fox, a sly red fox!
In a tree, as high as can be!
It is staring at me, it may want to pounce me!
I'll run away, I'm not prey!

Here's an Owl! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Here's an owl, a white owl!
In a tree, let's go see!
It can stay up all night; It likes the moon so bright!
Hoot, hoot, hoot!  High above roots!

Where is Brown Bear? (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
Where is brown bear, the big brown bear?
In its' den, with a friend!
It is hibernating, when it's cold and snowing!
Brown bear sleeps, in a deep sleep!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Wild Animal Finger Plays

I'm a Lion (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a lion, a fierce lion!
I am strong, I roar songs!
My home's the Savannah; Right here in Africa!
Roar, Roar, Roar!  All the more!

I'm a Monkey (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a monkey, climbing monkey!
As you see, I climb trees!
I am fed bananas, on the vast Savannah!
My home tree, has big leaves!

I'm an Elephant (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm an elephant, a gray elephant!
My big ears, help me hear!
My trunk is very long; And it is very strong!
I run fast, on land that's vast!

I'm a Zebra! (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm a zebra; I'm in Africa!
With bright stripes, black and white!
I look like a horsey, or perhaps a donkey!
I eat grass and run fast!

I'm a Monkey (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
I'm a monkey, I climb trees!
I swing among the green leaves!
I love different kinds of foods; Eating meals improves my moods!
I'm a monkey, I climb trees;
In the jungle, I am pleased!

I'm a Tiger (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
I'm a tiger, fierce and strong!
I can run fast for so long!
I have black and orange stripes
I do stand out at the zoo!
I'm a tiger, quite a type;
I am such a sight to you!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Winter Clothes Finger Plays

It is Cold Out (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
It is cold out, without a doubt!
Winter time, the snow shines!
I wear gloves, coats and hats!
They feel fuzzy like cats!
Brrrrr, Brrrrr, Brrrrr; Snow storms occur!

It is Winter (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
It is winter, winter time!
There are snow mounds kids can climb!
I'll zip up my thick jacket!
It's bright red like my toy jet!
It is winter, winter time!
My gloves glow like the sun shines!

I Like Winter (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
I like winter, clouds or sun!
Winter sports are so much fun!
Gliding on ice, I wear skates!
I wear ski gear when I ski!
I like winter, it's so fun!
It can be fun in the sun!

It is Winter Time (Sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Peapot!")
It is winter time, the sleigh bells chime!
It's time to wear winter clothes!
I wear a thick jacket and a hat!
Mittens feel as soft as cats!

It is winter time, the sleigh bells chime!
Time to wear my wool sweaters!
Thick clothes keep me warm in cold weather!
Wool tops and pants go together!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2011

Zoo Finger Plays

The Bronx Zoo (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I'm at the zoo, it's the Bronx Zoo!
To see chimps, lions too!
The tigers and zebras, have bold stripes and colors!
The Bronx Zoo, is so cool!

A Chimp Named Lulu (Sung to the tune of "Are you Sleeping?")
I will take you to the town's zoo!
There's a chimp, named Lulu!
She loves to climb in trees!
Like other chimpanzees!
The zoo is her family!

Will you Take me to the Local Zoo? (Sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Peapot!") 
Will you take me to the local Zoo?
It's fun to watch animals poop!
The zoo keepers have to clean up poop!
Here they are with their poop scoops!

Will you take me to the local zoo?
I love monkeys and rides too!
The zoo monorail is so much fun!
Along the trail the animals run!

The Zoo (Sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) 
The zoo is my favorite place!
Many creatures in that space!
There are different animals;
They are from many locales!
Arctic, Desert, Sea mammals;
You can ride on the camels!

By Deanna Field – Children’s Librarian – 2012