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Danns còmhla rium!

Song type: Actions, Active
Language: Gaelic
Age group: 0-2, 3-5
Topics: Gaelic

How to use this rhyme with babies

Stand with baby in your arms facing you and spin them around slowly or gently – their giggling or wriggling is your cue to do it again!

How to use this rhyme with toddlers

This is a perfect active song for toddlers and it won’t take much to encourage them to spin along. Sing the words slowly and clearly to encourage them to join in.

How to use this rhyme with 3-5-year olds

3-5 year olds will love spinning just as much as babies and toddlers and may do so even more vigorously!

Danns còmhla rium lyrics

Danns, danns, danns còmhla rium!

Làmhan suas dhan adhar, ’s a-nise chun an làir.

Danns, danns, danns còmhla rium!

Nis tionndaidh agus leum!

Tionndaidh agus leum!

Tionndaidh agus leum!

Air adhart aon cheum, air ais aon cheum,

Nis tionndaidh agus leum!

© Linda NicLeòid

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