oyalty Compilation
Fingerplays
The King's Cookie
The King made a giant cookie.
It was round. It was brown and it smelled delicious.
The King went to pick it up but the Queen shouted, "Stop! Stop! The cookie might be too hot! I will taste it for you."
So the Queen went nibble nibble, munch munch, gobble gobble, crunch crunch!
And some of the cookie was gone.
The King went to pick it up but the Prince shouted, "Stop! Stop! The cookie might be too cold! I will taste it for you."
So the Prince went nibble nibble, munch munch, gobble gobble, crunch crunch!
And some of the cookie was gone.
The King went to pick it up but the Knight shouted, "Stop! Stop! The cookie might be too sour! I will taste it for you."
So the Knight went nibble nibble, munch munch, gobble gobble, crunch crunch!
And the cookie was all gone.
"My cookie!" cried the king.
So the king made another giant cookie.
It was round. It was brown and it smelled delicious.
The King went to pick it up.
"Stop! Stop!" shouted the Queen, the Prince and the Knight.
"We will taste it for you."
"No!" said the king, and he ate it all up.
I made felt out of the first one: 4 cookies (whole, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4) plus 4
faces for each of the characters. It would also work with just the cookies, and not the faces.
Here is the Prince
Here is the Prince with the feathered cap (Boys take off caps and bow)
Here are his boots that go tap, tap. (Boys march around)
Here is the Princess with a crown. (Girls touch crowns with both hands)
Here is her lovely velvet gown. (Girls hold out imaginary skirt and curtsy)
Here is the castle tall and wide. (Lift arms for tall and wide)
Here they can play safely inside! (Wraps arms around self and hug self)
Five Kind Kings
Five kind kings sitting in the castle
One went to find the queen. Oh, what a hassle!
Four kind kings eating at the table.
One went to find his shield with its own label.
Three kind kings sitting on their thrones,
One went to give the dragon some delicious bones.
Two kind kings putting on their crowns,
One dropped his and it fell to the ground.
One kind king went to the keep,
He climbed on his bed and fell fast asleep!
Five Knights in Shining Armor
5 (4,3,2) knights in shining armor,
Fearless and brave,
Went dragon hunting
Deep in a cave.
The dragon started breathing fire,
The knights' knees were all aquiver,
So 1 little knight
Took off running for the river! (Remove one knight)
Closing Verse
1 knight in shining armor
Fearless and brave,
Went dragon hunting
Deep in a cave.
The dragon started breathing fire,
The knight's knees were all aquiver,
So 1 little knight
Took off running for the river! (Remove last knight)
Five Queens
Five queens went on a quest
To see who was the very best.
The first queen left to take a test.
The second said, "I'll go out west."
The third queen climbed Mount Everest.
The fourth queen made a beautiful vest.
The fifth queen said, "I'll just take a rest."
Five Green Dragons
Five green dragons making such a roar,
One danced away, and then there were four.
Four green dragons dancing around a tree.
One danced away, and then there were three.
Three green dragons dancing around you.
One danced away, and then there were two.
Two green dragons dancing in the sun.
One danced away, and then there was one.
One green dragon having lots of fun.
She danced away, and then there were none.
Five Green Dragons (Alternate Version)
Five green dragons made a dreadful roar.
One flew away, and then there were four.
Four green dragons clawed at a tree.
One stalked away, and then there were three.
Three green dragons drank a witch's brew.
One disappeared, and then there were two.
Two green dragons played in the sun.
One wandered off, and then there was one.
One green dragon was challenged by a hero.
He lost the fight, and then there was zero.
Two Little Princesses
2 little princesses (hold up thumbs, with little crowns on them wearing a crown)
one from the country (wiggle right thumb)
the other from town (wiggle left thumb)
fly to the country (right thumb behind back)
fly to town (left thumb behind back)
come back to the country (bring right thumb back out)
come back to town (bring left thumb back out)
Five Brave Knights
Five brave knights rode out the castle door,
One fell off, then there were four.
Four brave knights off to save the queen,
One got scared, then there were three.
Three brave knights found a maiden to woo,
One fell in love, then there were two.
Two brave knights rode off into the sun,
One got lost, then there was one.
One brave knight fighting the dragon,
He was eaten and then there was none.
Five Little Kings
Five little kings sitting on a wall,
One looked up & down he fell (point up then down)
Kings jumped high (reach up high),
Kings jumped low (reach down low)
Four little kings dancing to and fro (dance four fingers back and forth).
Four little kings......
Songs
I'm a Knight in Armor
Tune: "I'm a Little Teapot"
I'm a knight in armor, look at me.
See how shiny I can be.
With my visor up my eyes you'll see.
But with it down it protects me.
All Around the Castle
(To the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel")
All around the castle
The knight chased the dragon
The dragon thought it was all in fun
ROAR went the dragon!
Did You Ever See a Dragon!
(Tune: "Did You Ever See a Lassie?")
Did you ever see a dragon,
A dragon, a dragon.
Did you ever see a dragon
Breathe hot fire and grey smoke?
Breathe hot fire and grey smoke?
Breath hot fire and grey smoke.
Did you ever see a dragon
Breathe hot fire and grey smoke?
If You're a Dragon
(Tune: "If You're Happy and You Know it")
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Breathe hot fire.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Breathe hot fire.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Then your breath will surely show it.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Breathe hot fire.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Swish your tail.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Swish your tail.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Then your tail will surely show it.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Swish your tail.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
ROAR! out loud.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
ROAR! out loud.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
Then your roar will surely show it.
If you're a dragon, and you know it,
ROAR! out loud.
I'm a Little Dragon
(Tune: "I'm a Little Teapot")
I'm a little dragon, strong and stout.
Here is my tail, and here is my snout.
If you get me upset, you better watch out!
I'll give you something to shout about!
THE MAGIC STOVE
(tune: "The Bear Went Over the Mountain")
What a thief the king is, / What a thief the king is,
Oh, what a thief the king is, / He stole the magic stove.
He stole the magic stove; / He stole the magic stove,
Oh, what a thief the king is, / He stole the magic stove.
The rooster chased the king, / The rooster chased the king,
The rooster chased the king, / To get the magic stove.
To get the magic stove, / To get the magic stove.
The rooster chased the king, / To get the magic stove.
The rooster got it back, / The rooster got it back.
The rooster got it back, / He saved the magic stove.
He saved the magic stove, / He saved the magic stove.
The rooster got it back, / He saved the magic stove.
Various
The Queen of Hearts,
She made some tarts
All on a summer's day.
The Knave of Hearts,
He stole the tarts
And took them clean away.
The King of Hearts,
Called for the tarts
And beat the Knave full sore.
The Knave of Hearts,
Brought back the tarts
And vowed he'd steal no more.
Salute to the captain,
Bow to the king.
Turn around, turn around,
Here comes the queen.
Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross
To see a fine lady upon a white horse.
Rings on her fingers, and bells on her toes, And she will have music wherever she goes.
Rock-a-bye baby, thy cradle is green,
Father's a nobleman, mother's a queen.
And Betty's a lady and wears a gold ring, And Johnny's a drummer and drums for the king.
There was a princess long ago,
Long ago, long ago,
There was a princess long ago,
Long, long ago.
- And she lived in a big, high tower...
- A wicked fairy waved her wand...
- The princess slept for 100 years...
- A great, big forest grew all around...
- A gallant prince came riding by...
- He chopped the trees down one-by-one...
- He took the princess by the hand...
- So everyone is happy now...
One is a giant who stomps his feet,
Two is a fairy so light and neat,
Three is a mouse who crouches small,
And four is a great, big bouncing ball.
Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,
I shall be queen.
Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly
That told me so.
The Grand old Duke of York,
He had 10,000 men.
He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again.
And when they were up, they were up,
And when they were down they were down
And when they were only half-way up
They were neither up nor down!
A silver-scaled dragon with jaws flaming red, Sits at my elbow and toasts my bread.
I hand him fat slices, and then, one-by-one, He hand them back to me, when he sees they are done.
--William Jay Smith
I know that there are dragons,
St. George's, Jason's, too,
And many modern dragons
With scales of green and blue;
But though I've been there many times
And carefully looked through,
I can't find a dragon
In the cages at the zoo!
--John Farrar
As the sun came up, a ball of red,
I followed my friend wherever he led.
He though his fast horse would leave me behind, But I rode a dragon as swift as the wind!
--Chinese Mother Goose Rhymes
Prince with Feathered Cap Here is a Prince with Feathered Cap, (pretend to take off hat and bow)
Here are his boots, which go tap tap tap, (tap feet)
Here is the Princess with a Crown (pretend to hold crown over head)
Here is her lovely gown (hold out gown and curtsy)
Here is the castle tall and wide (spread out hands and arms tall and wide)
Where they can play safely inside! (wrap arms around self and hug)
Here sits the Lord Mayor Here sits the Lord Mayor (forehead)
Here sit his men (eyes)
Here sits the cockadoodle (right cheek)
Here sits the Hen (left cheek)
Here sit the little chickens (teeth)
Here they run in (mouth)
Chin chopper, chin chopper, Chin chopper, chin (tickle under chin)
I'M NOT A KING
I'm not a king, (Shake head)
Nor a queen as you can see. (Shake head)
But I'm very special (Pretend to tell a secret)
'Cause I'm super terrific - Me! (Sit up straight & point to self)
IN A CASTLE SAT A MAID
Kids say together at the end of each line: "Ding, dong, ding, ding, dong, all among the roses."
In a Castle sat a maid. (Hands over head in a point)
A knight rode by to serenade. (Riding motion)
A wall was there. The wall was high. (Stand on toes, hands stiffly at side)
He could hear the maiden sigh. (Heavy sigh)
The wall it made a barricade. (Hands out in front, fingers linked)
The knight would hasten to her aid. (Riding motion)
He would break down half the wall. (Pretend to hit wall with hammer)
And yet more wall would have to fall. (Wife forehead w/ back of hand & continue)
He broke it down upon the ground. (Hit wall with hammer)
He searched until the maid was found. (Hand above eyes & look around)
Married were the knight and maid. (Hug yourself)
In the castle garden's shade. (Hands over head in a point)
THE QUEEN CAME BACK
(have the audience repeat every line back to you; when doing motions, continue each motion even as you add on new motions.)
The queen came back / from old Japan.
& she brought with her / a waving fan. (Wave left hand by face)
The queen came back / from old Algiers.
& she brought with her / some pinking shears. (Make snipping motions with right hand)
The queen came back / from Denmark too
& she brought with her / a wooden shoe. (Stomp one foot)
The queen came back / from old Zaire
& she brought with her / a rocking chair. (Make rocking motion)
The queen came back / from China too
& she brought with her / some gum to chew. (Make chewing motions)
The queen came back / from the county zoo
& she brought with her / some nuts like you. (Point to audience)
THE ROYAL FAMILY
Here is the queen all regal & grand. (Put hands on top of head for crown)
Here is the king clapping his hands. (Clap hands)
Here is the princess running about. ("Run" 2 fingers around)
Here is the prince as he sits & pouts. (Cross arms; pout)
And here is the court jester
Who makes them all giggle. (Put hands on head, fingertips together)
He spins & jumps & makes his ears wiggle. (Spin, jump, wiggle ears)
ROYAL PEOPLE
All around us you will find (Point around room)
Royal people of all kinds-- (Open arms expressively)
Kings, Queens, and Princes who (Mime crown on head with hands)
Have important jobs to do. (Mime hammering)
Princesses dressed all in blue, (Point down to clothes)
And bold knights with bright swords, too. (Mime holding up a sword)
Going on a Dragon Hunt
Going on a dragon hunt,
But I'm not afraid.
Got my sword and shield.
Got my golden crown.
Oh-oh, look ahead, there's a scary forest.
Can't go over it,
Can't go under it,
Can't go around it,
Have to go through it.
Tip-toe, tip-toe.
You can climb a tree, cross a marsh, swim a sea, go wherever you want. But I end with a dark dark cave with a dragon inside. I end it one of two ways. Either the dragon ROARs and we all run back the way we came. Or the dragon Roars and I pull out an imaginary marshmallow and ask him to roast it. Either way it's tons of fun.