Hello, friend! I’m Donkey, and I’m so excited to share a fun rhyme with you today. Are you ready to have some fun? Yay! Let’s get started with a special rhyme called “There Was a Crooked Man.”
Once upon a time, there was a crooked man. He walked a crooked mile, which means his path was a little wiggly and fun! On his walk, he found a crooked sixpence. That’s a shiny coin that was a bit bent.
He also found a crooked stile. A stile is like a little step to help you climb over a fence. It was crooked too, just like everything else he found!
The crooked man decided to buy a crooked cat. This cat was special because it could catch a crooked mouse. Can you imagine a cat and a mouse that are both a little crooked? They must have had lots of fun together!
The crooked man, the crooked cat, and the crooked mouse all lived together in a crooked little house. It was a funny house with walls and windows that were a bit slanted. But they were happy because they were all friends!
Now it’s your turn to say the rhyme! Can you remember the crooked man and his crooked friends? Try saying it with me:
“There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, and they all lived together in a crooked little house.”
Great job! Wasn’t that fun? You did amazing! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll know the rhyme by heart. Thanks for learning with me, Donkey!
Draw Your Own Crooked Adventure: Grab some paper and crayons. Imagine your own crooked adventure! Draw a picture of a crooked path with things you might find along the way, like a crooked tree or a crooked bridge. Share your drawing with your friends and tell them about your adventure. What crooked things did you find?
Build a Crooked House: Use building blocks or recycled materials like cardboard boxes to create your own crooked house. Try to make the walls and roof a little slanted, just like the crooked man’s house. Once you’re done, invite your toys to live in the house and tell a story about their crooked adventures.
Find Crooked Things Around You: Go on a little adventure around your home or classroom. Look for things that are a bit crooked or not quite straight. It could be a picture frame, a plant, or even a spoon. Make a list of the crooked things you find and share it with your friends. How many crooked things did you discover?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hello there! I’m Donkey. Are you ready to learn another nursery rhyme? That’s great! I’ve got a good one for you. It’s called “There Was a Crooked Man,” and it goes like this:
Are you ready? Let’s do it!
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, and they all lived together in a crooked little house.
Now it’s your turn!
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