Singing a nursery rhyme is a great way to bond with your little one. Have a go at the song and actions below.
The actions in this rhyme will help your child develop their coordination and muscle control too.
Tommy Thumb nursery rhyme lyrics and actions
(“Hands in the air and raise Tommy Thumb.”)
Tommy Thumb, Tommy Thumb,
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am,
How do you do?
(“Now it’s Peter Pointer’s turn which is your index finger. He’s the one who points.”)
Peter Pointer, Peter Pointer,
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am,
How do you do?
(“Now it's Toby Tall which is your middle finger. He’s the tallest one of them all.”)
Toby Tall, Toby Tall,
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am,
How do you do?
(“And now it's Ruby Ring. She’s the fourth one along.”)
Ruby Ring, Ruby Ring,
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am,
How do you do?
(“Last, but not least is Baby Small. He’s the littlest finger of all!”)
Baby Small, Baby Small,
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am,
How do you do?
(“OK, now for the last time put your fingers in the air, give them a wiggle and wave them everywhere!”)
Fingers all, Fingers all,
Where are you?
Here we are, here we are,
How do you do?
Here we are, here we are,
How do you do?
