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Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog

Sep 01, 2022
 

You can find this same song and activity on Episode 25 of our podcast.  Check it out here.   We've also got a free printable that accompanies this activity.  It is a PDF with the lyrics, ukulele chords, and extension ideas, grab it here!

Grab an egg shaker and get ready to learn “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog” with Charlotte and Caleb and I.

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!

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