Once upon a time, there was a happy king named Old King Cole. He was always cheerful and loved to have fun. He liked to smile and laugh every day!
Old King Cole had some special things he loved. He would call for his pipe, which made him feel relaxed. Then, he would call for his bowl, which he liked to have nearby.
Old King Cole also loved music! He had three friends who played the fiddle. A fiddle is a fun instrument that makes beautiful music. Each fiddler had a very fine fiddle, and they played happy tunes for the king.
When the fiddlers played their fiddles, they made a joyful sound that went “Tweedle dee, tweedle dee.” The music made everyone feel merry and full of joy!
Old King Cole and his fiddlers had so much fun together. They laughed, danced, and enjoyed the music. It was a happy time for everyone!
Did you know that music can make you feel happy too? Try listening to your favorite song and see how it makes you smile!
Make Your Own Music: Gather some simple instruments like shakers, tambourines, or even pots and pans. Encourage the children to create their own music just like the fiddlers did for Old King Cole. Ask them to play a happy tune and notice how it makes them feel. Can they make a “Tweedle dee” sound with their instruments?
Draw and Tell: Provide paper and crayons for the children to draw a picture of Old King Cole and his fiddlers. Ask them to imagine what the king’s happy day looks like and to include details from the story. After drawing, let each child share their picture and describe what makes Old King Cole and his friends so joyful.
Music and Mood Exploration: Play different types of music for the children, such as a happy song, a calm song, and a fast-paced song. After each song, ask them how the music makes them feel. Discuss how music can change our mood and make us feel different emotions, just like it did for Old King Cole and his friends.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
Old King Cole was a cheerful old soul
And a cheerful old soul was he.
He called for his pipe
And he called for his bowl
And he called for his fiddlers three.
Old King Cole was a cheerful old soul
And a cheerful old soul was he.
He called for his pipe
And he called for his bowl
And he called for his fiddlers three.
Every fiddler had a fiddle
And a very fine fiddle had he.
Tweedle dee, tweedle dee
Went his fiddlers three
And so merry we will be.
