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Sharing Rhymes – I had a Little Turtle

Sharing Rhymes

I had a little turtle,

His name was Tiny Tim.

I put him in the bathtub,

To see if he could swim.

He drank up all the water,

He ate up all the soap,

And woke up in the morning,

With bubbles in his throat.

Why rhymes matter

Tips for sharing nursery rhymes

Suggestions for sharing this rhyme

I had a little turtle (Wrap one hand round the other and leave thumb free to create a turtle)

His name was Tiny Tim

I put him in the bathtub

To see if he could swim (Make swimming action)

He drank up all the water (Make slurping sounds)

He ate up all the soap (Make eating actions)

And woke up in the morning (Stretch and yawn)

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