Holidays

Holiday Highway

The focus of this page will be holidays, and it will include songs, plays, mini books and more.

Thanksgiving

Pilgrim, Pilgrim, What Do You See? Pilgrim, Pilgrim Mini Book	The Hungry Farmer (To the Tune of: Did You Ever See a Lassie?) Cherry Carl If you see the hungry farmer, Who's hunting for dinner, Won't you tell him Ducky Lucky Is hiding today? His feathers are shaking. His red bill is quaking. 'Cause the hungry farmer's hunting For dinner today. If you see the hungry farmer, Who's hunting for dinner, Won't you tell him Goosey Loosey Is hiding today? Her feathers are shaking. Her long neck is quaking. 'Cause the hungry farmer's hunting For dinner today. If you see the hungry farmer, Who's hunting for dinner, Won't you tell him Porky Piggy Is hiding today? Her short tail is shaking. Her pink nose is quaking. 'Cause the hungry farmer's hunting For dinner today. If you see the hungry farmer, Who's hunting for dinner, Won't you tell him Tubby Turkey Is hiding today? His feathers are shaking. His wattle is quaking. 'Cause the hungry farmer's hunting For dinner today. If you see the hungry farmer, Who's hunting for dinner, Won't you tell him Chubby Chicken Is hiding today? Her feathers are shaking. Her red beak is quaking. 'Cause the hungry farmer's hunting For dinner today.
Pizza and Pumpkin Pie (Adapted from Tune: Old MacDonald) Lucy Jensen Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on that farm he had a turkey, E-I-E-I-O! With a gobble, gobble here and a gobble, gobble there, Here a gobble, there a gobble, everywhere a gobble, gobble, Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! Old MacDonald had a farm and on Thanksgiving Day, He wanted most a turkey-roast, but the turkey ran away. NO gobble, gobble here, NO gobble, gobble, there, NO here a gobble, there a gobble, ANYWHERE gobble, gobble, Old MacDonald's dinner was PIZZA AND PUMPKIN PIE!!!!!	Thanksgiving Round Cherry Carl (Sung to the Tune: "Are You Sleeping?) Turkey dinner, turkey dinner, Pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie, All the family gathers, all the family gathers, Me, oh my! Me, oh my!
Thanksgiving Dinner Cherry Carl (Sung To the Tune: "Billy Boy") Shall we bake a turkey roast, dear, dear? Shall we bake a turkey roast for our dinner? With the stuffing tucked inside, and the drumsticks tightly tied, Yes, we'll bake a turkey roast for our dinner. Shall we mash potatoes soon, dear, dear? Shall we mash potatoes soon for our dinner? We will whip them through and through, with some milk and butter, too, Yes, we'll mash potatoes soon for our dinner. Shall we bake a pumpkin pie, dear, dear? Shall we bake a pumpkin pie for our dinner? We will measure, mix and pour, Then we'll stir and stir some more, Yes, we'll bake a pumpkin pie for our dinner. Shall we have somebody come, dear, dear? Shall we have somebody come for to our dinner? Ask our family and friends, There's a list that never ends, Yes, we'll have somebody come to our dinner.	Turkey Talk Lyrics: Cherry Carl Tune: Lucy Jensen How do you do, Mister Turkey? How do you do today? I'm getting fat, with pretty feathers that, Make me want to say . . . See my 'turkey- walk," Hear my "turkey-talk, but don't catch me, I pray! What do you say, Mr. Turkey? What do you say today? Gibble-gobble this, and Gibble-gobble that, Gibble-gobble all the day! See my "turkey-walk"; Hear my "turkey-talk"; but don't catch me, I pray! How do you walk, Mr. Turkey? How do you walk today? Wibble-wobble here, and Wibble-wobble there, Wibble-wobble all the way! See my "turkey-walk"; Hear my "turkey-talk"; and now I'll run away! (Ha! Ha!) The sheet music and/or guitar chords are available for this turkey tune. If you'd like to have it, please send me an e-mail and I'll mail it to you.
The Turkey Trot Cherry Carl and Lucy Jensen (Sung to the Tune: "Farmer in the Dell") Do the turkey-trot (clap); Do the turkey-trot (clap); Hi, ho, Thanksgiving Day! Do the turkey trot! (clap) Gobble to the right (clap); Wobble to the left (clap); Hi, ho Thanksgiving Day! Do the turkey-trot! (clap) The Turkey Trot Line Dance Directions These are the directions and guitar chords for a Singing-Clapping Line Dance for The Turkey Trot for Grades 2-4. There is also an adaptation for K-1 that is easier.	The Farmer and the Turkeys Cherry Carl (Sung to the Tune: "Down by the Station") Down in the barnyard early in the morning, See the fattened turkeys all in a row, See the hungry farmer coming for his dinner, Gobble, gobble! Whoof, whoof! Off they go! Singing Game These are the directions for a singing game to go with The Farmer and the Turkeys. You can use it with or without puppets.

Christmas

Christmas Sight Word Bingo #1 Small Cards for Game Board 1	Christmas Sight Word Bingo #2 Small Cards for Game Board 2
Christmas Sight Word Bingo #3 Small Cards for Game Board 3	Christmas Sight Word Bingo #4 Small Cards for Game Board 4
Christmas Sight Word Bingo #5 Small Cards for Game Board 5	Christmas Contractions Bingo
Christmas Math Bingo + and =	Christmas Multiplication Bingo 0 - 5
Christmas Card Envelope	S is for Santa (mini book)
Santa's Transportation Troubles	Santa, Santa, What Do You See?
Oh, Christmas Tree	A Christmas Round
Twelve Days of Christmas	My Favorite Stuffed Things
Christmas Cookies (little reader)	Christmas Cookies
Christmas Tree (little reader)	Christmas Tree
Mmm, Mmm, Good!	Down the Chimney!
Surprise Package!

Valentines Day

Valentine Sight Word Bingo #1 Small Cards for Game Board 1	Valentine Sight Word Bingo #2 Small Cards for Game Boards 2
Valentine Sight Word Bingo #3 Small Cards for Game Board 3	Valentine Sight Word Bingo #4 Small Cards for Game Board 4
Valentine Sight Word Bingo #5 Small Cards for Game Board 5	Valentine Sight Word Bingo #6
Valentine Sight Word Bingo #7	Valentine Sight Word Bingo #8
Valentine Sight Word Bingo #9	Valentine Sight Word Bingo #10
Valentine Sight Word Bingo #11	Will You Bee Mine? (Mini Book)
Will You Bee Mine? Pocket Chart Activity Pictures Sentences	Will You Bee Mine? Homework
Talking Hearts
February Picture	February Calendar
"Valentine Round" (Tune: White Coral Bells Lyrics: Lucy Jensen) Red paper hearts, White lace that looks so fine, Cherry lollipops with words that say: "Be Mine," Oh, don't you see, I promise to be true, When I send these special Valentines to you.	"A Song for February" (Tune: Man on the Flying Trapeze Lyrics: Lucy Jensen) Many good things will come your way, In February on Valentine's Day. But don't forget the very best part, Is reading those sweet candy hearts! Candy Hearts, Candy Hearts, what do you say? "Cutie Pie," "Sweet Talker," "You Make My Day," "Heart Throb" and "Awesome" and "My Honey Bun," Candy Heart reading is fun!" Candy Hearts, Candy Hearts, what's your best line? "Huggy Bug," "Too Cool," or "Will You Be Mine"? Candy Hearts, Candy Hearts, I have a hunch, That soon I will eat you for lunch!

St. Patrick's Day

This Little Bear (Reader)	This Little Bear Pocket Chart Pictures This Little Bear Sentences
St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #1 Small Cards for Game Board 1	St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #2 Small Cards for Game Board 2
St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #3 Small Cards for Game Board 3	St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #4 Small Cards for Game Board 4
St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #5 Small Cards for Game Board 5	St. Patrick's Day Sight Word Bingo #6 Small Cards for Game Board 6
"Lively Little Leprechaun" Lucy Jensen Lucy's note: "The legend of the leprechaun tells us that if we catch one, he must share his buried treasure with us. Now leprechauns are very clever. If they can get you to look the other way, they may vanish or wriggle free even if you hold them firmly. This poem I wrote for my grandson who was looking out the window one evening hoping to see a leprechaun in our backyard. (To Kevin Biggs, who one day might see a leprechaun)" Lively little leprechaun, why are you leaping on my lawn? Did you from your rainbow slide, Fall and hurt your bottom side? Or do you dance with elfin pleasure Upon your spot of buried treasure? I'm looking from my window high To watch you jig 'neath moonlit sky, Wondering if I came to play, You would turn and run away, Or if you'd lead me by the hand Into the magic of your land. Lively little leprechaun, why are you leaping on my lawn? Do you search for four-leaf clover To share before the night is over, With tiny friends who look like you, But hide beyond my window view? I know that soon you'll disappear Because the dawn is creeping near, And I must leave this window scene Of dancing elf with suit of green, But tell me, friend, did I just see You turn your head and wink at me?	"L.L.L. - Whose Initials Are These?" (Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) Lucy Jensen Note from Lucy: "Here is a simple kindergarten through second grade song about the poem above. When writing a song for a classroom learning experience or event, choose a tune already familiar to the students and they will respond with more success. With the words on a large chart or in a booklet you have an effective reading experience. Lively Little Leprechaun, Dancing on my clover lawn, Don't you know the Irish say, If I catch you, you must pay? Lively Little Leprechaun, Let us dance from night 'til dawn! Lively Little Leprechaun, Dancing on my clover lawn, I won't hold you very long, Only while I sing this song, Lively Little Leprechaun, When I turn you will be gone.
"Irish Jig Jingle" (Tune: Farmer in the Dell) Lucy Jensen Do the Irish jig (clap); Do the Irish jig (clap), Hi, ho! St. Patrick's Day! Do the Irish jig (clap)! Chorus: Jiggle to the right (clap), Jiggle to the left (clap), Hi, ho! St. Patrick's Day! Do the Irish jig (clap)! Are you wearing green? (clap) Are you wearing green? (clap) Hi, ho! St. Patrick's Day! Are you wearing green? (clap) Catch a Leprechaun! (clap) etc. and repeat chorus. Clap the Irish way . . . etc. and repeat chorus. Snap the Irish way . . . etc. and repeat chorus. Are you wearing green (clap) etc. and repeat chorus. Please note that I have Lucy's directions for a line dance for this song. Please e-mail me (www.carl1404@msn.com) to let me know if you would like to have a copy of it!	"Lucky Leprechaun" (Tune: Oh, Susanna) Lucy Jensen Oh, I hunted all St. Patrick's Day looking high and low, I was searching for a leprechaun, but not a one did show. Oh, I went to bed St. Patrick's night at eight when I was told, And there beside my pillow lay a shiny pot of gold. Oh, I'm lucky! Lucky as can be! No, I did not find a leprechaun, but surely one found me!
A Leprechaun Story/Poem for Believers Lucy Jensen I thought I saw a leprechaun jump behind a tree. When I stooped to take a peek, nothing could I see. But as I turned to walk away, I heard a tiny sneeze, And there I saw a leprechaun hiding in the leaves. "Don't be afraid," I said to him, "Your secret will be safe, For it's not proper to reveal a person's hiding place." "You are so kind, my giant friend," said this elf so bold, "From me you'll get a just reward, this shiny pot of gold." Without a sound, upon the ground, he placed the glowing treasure; Then he winked and tipped his hat, "It's surely been a pleasure!" He disappeared into the woods, never looking back, And I continued on my way with gold inside my pack. If you have met a leprechaun, And believe this story told, Share with me your magic secrets, And I'll share with you . . . My gold.	"Leprechauno" (A Round) (Tune: "Are You Sleeping?") Lucy Jensen Lep-re-chaun-o, Lep-re-chaun-o! Where are you? Where are you? Sliding down a rainbow, Sliding down a rainbow, Whishhh (clap) "OUCH!" Whishhh (clap) "OUCH!"

Easter

Easter Bunny, Easter Bunny Pocket Chart Pictures	Eggstra Special Delivery Pocket Chart Pictures	From Chicken to Easter Egg
Easter Things (adapted from a poem by Elsie Parrish) (Tune: "Skip to My Lou" Lucy Jensen Easter ducks and Easter chicks, Easter eggs with chocolate thick, Easter hats for one and all. Easter Bunny makes a call! Easter baskets full of treats, Easter jelly beans to eat, Happy Easter always brings, Such a lot of pleasant things!	The Peter Rabbit Operetta by Lucy Jensen (Includes songs, script and stage directions)	Easter Things

Patriotic

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Small Cards for Game Board 3
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Small Cards for Game Board 9

"Patriotic Round"
(Tune: Row Your Boat Lyrics: Lucy Jensen)

Stamp, stamp, stamp your feet
To the drummer's beat,
Rummety, tummety, rummety-tum!
Marching down the street.

Wave, wave, wave your flag
To the drummer's beat,
Rummety, tummety, rummety-tum!
Marching down the street.

Swing, swing, swing your arms
To the drummer's beat,
Rummety, tummety, rummety-tum!
Marching down the street.

Clap, clap, clap your hands
To the drummer's beat,
Rummety, tummety, rummety-tum!
Marching down the street.

Blow, blow, blow your horn
To the drummer's beat,
Rummety, tummety, rummety-tum!
Marching down the street.

Halloween

Little Mummy, Little Mummy

Who is Who On Halloween?

Down in the Graveyard

The Bone Bounce

That's What He Says On Halloween Night

Note from Cherry: Here's a list to refer to when teaching The Bone Bounce song:

cranium:     braincase
clavicle:      collar bone
sternum:     breast bone
humerus:     upper arm
radius:       forearm bone on the thumb side
ulna:           forearm bone on the little finger side
femur:        thigh bone
phalanges:   toe and finger bones
tibia:          shin bone
fibula:        leg bone

Here's a skeletal graphic that Lucy handed out with the song lyrics. Maybe it will help! You should see a large group of adults trying to sing this song and find all the correct body parts!

The "Count" of Halloween
I put this together about twenty years ago as a comprehension/story problem activity book. My kids loved it and I think that yours will too. As they read the book, they discover that things are missing from the illustrations and they'll need to add their own finishing touches. They can also write equations or story problems in their math logs for an extension.