FINGER PLAYS

Tommy Thumb, Tommy Thumb, where are you? (you hide your thumb)

Here I am, here I am, how do you do? (you show your thumb)

Note: you continue with other fingers: Peter Pointer, Toby Tall, Ruby Ring and Baby Small

Task: what are English names for fingers?

 

ACTION RHYMES

 

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around.

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground.

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, show your show,

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, that will do!

 

Note: you do the actions while chanting them.

Task: find out, what phrase 'that will do' means

 

COUNTING-OUT RHYMES

 

One, two, three, four, Mary at the cottage door.

Five, six, seven, wight, Mary at the garden gate.

O-U-T spells out!

 

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo,

Catch a tiger by the toe.

If he hollers, let him go,

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo.

 

Task: What are these types of rhymes called in Czech? Which phrase is used instead of 'O-U-T spells out' (or 'O-U-T spells out goes s/he') in Czech rhymes of this kind?

 

Mickey Mouse

In a public house

Asked for a pint of beer.

Where's your money?

In my pocket.

Where's your pocket?

I forgot it.

Please walk out!

Note: unlike the first two counting-out rhymes, which are very old, 'Mickey Mouse' is from the 20th century; it is one of many rhymes created by children which reflect popularity of this Disney's character.

Task: What is 'public house'? Who is speaking in this rhyme?

In my

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