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Ally Bally (audio)

Song type: Calm, Face to face
Language: Scots
Age group: 0-2, 3-5
Audience: Children, Pre-birth, Pre-school, Toddler
Topics: Bookbug, Scots

How to use this song with babies

Cuddle up with your baby in his or her favourite position, or cradle baby in your arms and gently rock him or her while softly singing the song.

How to use this song with toddlers

Your child could choose a teddy or soft toy to be rocked to sleep.

How to use this song with 3 to 5-year olds

With a group of children, use a bigger piece of material or a parachute/Lycra. You could either rock a toy or teddy.

Ally Bally lyrics

Ally, bally, ally bally bee,

Sittin on yer daddy's knee,

Greetin for a wee bawbee

Tae buy some Coulter’s candy.