I'm a Little Teapot

Gently rock baby back and forth keeping good face to face and eye contact. Touch baby's arms on 'handle' and touch below baby's mouth to signify 'spout'. On the line 'Tip me over and pour me out' gently fall with baby in arms or wiggle your fingers over baby's face to signify 'pouring out'.

Help toddlers learn the actions for this traditional song.

I’m a little teapot, (point to self) short and stout, (round arms and touch fingertips together in front of body) Here is my handle, (place right hand on hip) here is my spout. (bend right elbow, raise forearm, and lower wrist) When you hear my whistle, hear me shout, (remain in same position and nod head) Tip me over and pour me out. (tip sideways in direction of extended arm)

Practise the actions above but try swapping arms for handle and spout.

On the line 'I'm a LITTLE teapot' (Crouch down), on the line 'Hear me shout' (stamp feet or march on the spot), on the line 'Tip me over and pour me out' (turn around in a circle with pouring motion)!