I came across a song for the classroom while introducing concepts. What's a cock horse, you might ask? The Free Dictionary says it's an old English word; something used as a toy horse, such as the knee of an adult or a rocking horse.
Listen to the song on YouTube, here.
Mittens and Boots
Sung to: Ride a Cock Horse
C
These are our mittens,
F C
What are they for?
F D
They keep our hands warm
G C
When we go out the door.
F
And these are our boots,
C G
They will keep our feet dry
F G
In piles of cold snow
C F C
When we play outside.
Learning Manners
F
Learning manners can be fun,
C
Please and thank you,
F
"Yes ma'am," "no sir" are some,
C F
Say them every day.
When we learn them well,
Bb F
You can always tell.
Pardon me, you're welcome too,
C F
Use manners every day.
Close Your Eyes
C G7
Now is the time for us to rest,
C
Close your eyes and do your best,
G7
I'll stay with you while you sleep,
C F G7 C
When you awake, we'll do something neat.
You can order this beautiful book, here. Magic Hoofbeats (Fantastic Horse Tales) is so great!
This book is guaranteed to become a much treasured volume in any child's collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere, the book is written by horse whisperer Josepha Sherman and illustrated in radiant hues by artist Linda Wingerter.
Ages 8 to 11 years
Horses are wonderful for special needs children. Check out my pony riding photos, here.
Other Books for horse lovers:
My Pony
The Horse
Happy reading and singing!
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