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Crois Crois, Loidhn' Loidhn'

Song type: Actions, Active, Finger play, Rhymes, Tickling
Language: Gaelic
Audience: Baby, 3-5, Toddler

How to share this rhyme with babies

Babies will love the sensory experience of this tickling rhyme. Trace the rhyme slowly and gently.

How to share this rhyme with toddlers

Take turns. The adult can trace it on the child's back then the child can take a turn to do the rhyme to the adult.

How to share this rhyme with 3 to 5-year-olds

Use your voice to build the anticipation. See how long you can wait before the big tickle! Children will get more and more excited.

Crois Crois, Loidhn' Loidhn' lyrics

Crois Crois, Loidhn' Loidhn'

Damhan-allaidh suas do dhruim

Sèideadh air do cheann

Cudail teann - Abair spòrs is fealla-dhà

(Cross Cross, line line)

Spiders crawling up your spine

Cool breeze

Tight squeeze

Now you’ve got the shiveries!