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See the Ponies Galloping

Song type: Active
Audience: Baby, Families, 3-5, Toddler

Song and rhyme words

See the ponies galloping, galloping

Down the country lane.

See the ponies galloping, galloping

Down the country lane.

See the ponies galloping, galloping

Down the country lane.

See the ponies coming home

All tired out,

All tired out.

How to share this song with babies

Face your baby and bounce them gently on your lap - they will enjoy the steady beat of this song. Use a nice calming voice for ‘all tired out’ and finish with some hugs.

How to share this song with toddlers

Bounce your toddler on your lap or encourage them to bounce as they stand – they will enjoy the strong rhythm of this song. Sing and bounce faster as the song progresses, then slow down and quietly sing ‘all tired out’. Add some fun sounds like ‘clip clop’ or ‘neigh’.

How to share this song with 3-5-year-olds

3-5 year olds will most likely enjoy pretending to ride a horse and coming home to their stable at the end! Repeat at different speeds – can they gallop really fast or maybe even in slow motion? Encourage children to make sounds like ‘clip clop’ or ‘neigh’.

Performed by Lucinda Geoghegan, National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS)