Hey there! Are you ready to have some fun with a special rhyme? It’s called “Pat-a-Cake,” and it’s all about making a yummy cake. Let’s learn it together!
First, we clap our hands together like this: pat, pat, pat. Now, let’s say the rhyme:
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man,
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a “B,”
Then throw it in the oven for Baby and me.
Wasn’t that fun? Let’s do it again!
When we say “Pat-a-Cake,” we pretend to make a cake. We roll the dough, pat it nice and flat, and then we put a special letter on it. Can you guess what letter we use? That’s right, it’s the letter “B” for Baby!
Did you know you can use any letter you like? You can mark the cake with the first letter of your name. If your name is Sam, you can mark it with an “S.” If your name is Lily, you can use an “L.” Try it with your friends and family!
Now that you know the rhyme, you can play “Pat-a-Cake” with your friends. You can take turns being the baker and marking the cake with different letters. It’s a fun way to learn and play at the same time!
Remember, you can always make up your own rhymes and games. Have fun baking your pretend cakes, and enjoy learning new things every day!
Letter Hunt: Go on a letter hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the same letter you used to mark your pretend cake. For example, if you marked your cake with an “S” for Sam, find things like a spoon, sock, or shoe. Share what you find with your friends or family!
Bake a Real Cake: With the help of an adult, try baking a simple cake or cupcakes. As you bake, talk about the steps you are taking, like rolling and patting the dough. Once the cake is ready, use icing to write the first letter of your name on it. Enjoy your delicious creation together!
Create Your Own Rhyme: Use the “Pat-a-Cake” rhyme as inspiration to create your own version. Choose a different activity, like building a tower or drawing a picture, and make up a rhyme about it. Share your new rhyme with your friends and see if they can join in the fun!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided transcript:
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I’m thinking of another rhyme we can say as we pat our hands together.
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man,
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a “B,”
Then throw it in the oven for Baby and me.
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man,
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a “B,”
Then throw it in the oven for Baby and me.
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man,
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a “B,”
Then throw it in the oven for Baby and me.
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man,
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a “B,”
Then throw it in the oven for Baby and me.
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