Songs & Poems

Seeds, Plants, Flowers, Gardens, and More

My GardenThis is my garden, I'll plant it with care,Here are the seeds I'll plant in there,The sun will shine,The rain will fall, The seeds will sprout and grow up tall.

PlantingI took a little seed one dayAbout a month ago.I put it in a pot of dirt,In hopes that it would grow.I poured a little waterTo make the soil right.I set the pot upon the sill,Where the sun would give it light.I checked the pot most every day,And turned it once or twice.With a little care and waterI helped it grow so nice.Dick Wilmes

The Little PlantIn the heart of a seed,Buried deep so deep,A tiny plantLay fast asleep."Wake," said the sunshine,"And creep to the light.""Wake," said the voice Of the raindrops bright.The little plant heardAnd it rose to see,What the wonderful,Outside world might be.

Little Brown SeedsLittle brown seeds so small and round,Are sleeping quietly under ground.Down come the raindropssprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle.Out comes the rainbow,twinkle, twinkle, twinkle.Little brown seeds way down below,Up through the earth they grow, grow, grow.Little green leaves come one by one.They hold up their heads and look at the sun.

Package of SeedsThey can't see their pictures,they can't read the label --the seeds in a package --so how are they ableto know if they're daisiesor green for the table?It sounds like a fancy,it sounds like a fable,but you do the sowing, the weeding, the hoeing,and they'll do the knowingof how to be growing.Aileen Fisher

Five Little Seeds Five little seeds,Five little seeds.Three will make flowers,And two will make weeds. Under the leaves,And under the snow,Five little seeds areWaiting to grow. Out comes the sun,Down comes a shower.And up come the three,

Pretty pink flowers. Out comes the sun,That every plant needs,And up come two,Funny old weeds.

Five Little PeasFive little peas in a pea-pod pressed,One grew , two grew, and so did all the rest;They grew...and grew...and did not stop,Until one day the pod went...POP!

Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley GrowChorusOats, peas, beans, and barley grow,Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow,Do you, I, or anyone know howOats, peas, beans, and barley grow?Firs the farmer sows his seed,Then he stands and takes his ease,He stamps his feet,And claps his hands,And turns around to view his land.ChorusWalking with a partner,Walking with a partner,Make a ring, oh make a ring,Oh, while we happily dance and sing.Chorus

SeedsA little seed for me to sowA little earth to make it growA little hole, a little pat,A little wish, and that is that,A little sun, a little shower.A little while -And then, a flower!

I'm a Little Seed

(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")I'm a little seed,Brown and fat,I haven't got a front,And I haven't got a back.Plant me in the earth,Give me water each day,I'll grow to be an apple tree,While you play!

I dig a hole and plant a seed,Cover it with dirt, and pull a weed.Down comes the rain, and out comes the sun,Up grows my plant,Oh! What fun!

What Makes a Garden Grow, Grow, GrowWhat makes a garden grow, grow, grow?(Measure from floor with hand at three levels)Lots of work with a rake and hoe,(Pretend to rake and hoe)Seeds gently planted in a row --(pretend to plant seeds with thumb and index finger together)That makes a garden grow, grow, grow.(Measure from floor with hand at three levels)What brings the seedlings up from the ground?(With palms up, close to floor, measure at three levels)Rain from the sky coming down, down,(Raise hands high and flutter fingers down, down, down)Bright yellow sunbeams shining round.(Make arms into big circle overhead)Help bring the seedlings up from the ground.(With palms up, close to floor measure at three levels.)Patricia Elizabeth Garner

The Gardener Plants the Seeds(can be sung to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)The gardener plants the seeds.The gardener plants the seeds.

High ho the derry oh,The gardener plants the seeds.2nd verse: The rain falls on the ground.3rd verse: The sun shines bright and warm.4th verse: The seeds begin to grow.5th verse: Flowers grow everywhere.

I Will Plant a Garden(to the tune of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm")I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.I'll dig some holes here in the dirt,In a nice straight row.With a dig-dig here,And a dig-dig there,Here a dig, there a dig,Everywhere a dig-dig,I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.In the hole I'll drop a seed,Then each seed I'll sow.With a drop-drop here,And a drop-drop there,Here a drop, there a drop,Everywhere a drop-drop,I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.I'll water each plant one by one,They'll sprout up in a row.With a squirt-squirt here,And a squirt-squirt there,Here a squirt, there a squirt,Everywhere a squirt-squirt,I will plant a garden green,Then I'll watch it grow.

SeedsSeeds are funny, funny things,Some have stickersSome have wingsSome are bigSome are smallSome round and flatSome like a ball.Some are hidden inside of fruitSome in pods or underground roots.Some seeds are foodsAnd good to eat,Like corn or beansOr nuts for a treat.

A DaffodilA little yellow cup,A little yellow frill,A little yellow star,And that's a daffodil.

SunflowerSunflower, sunflower, standing straight and tall,Sunflower, sunflower, you're the tallest flower of them all!Sunflower, sunflower, when your seeds fall to the ground,Sunflower, sunflower, by the squirrels they'll be found!

TreesGrowth of a Tree(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")I'm a little maple, oh so small,In years ahead, I'll grow so tall!With a lot of water, sun, and air,I will soon be way up there!Deep inside th soil my roots are found,Drinking the water underground.Water from the roots my trunk receives,Then my trunk starts making leaves.As I start to climb in altitude,

Leaves on my branches will make food.Soon my trunk and branches will grow wide,And I'll grow more bark outside!I will be a maple very tall,Losing my leaves when it is fall.But when it is spring, new leaves will show.How do trees grow? Now you know!Meish Goldish ________________________________________TreesTrees just stand around all dayand sun themselves and rest.They never walk or run awayand surely that is best.For otherwise how would asquirrel or robin find its nest? ________________________________________TreesTrees are the kindest things I knowThey do no harm, they simply growAnd spread a shade for sleepy cowsAnd gather birds among their boughs.Trees give us fruit in leaves above,And wood to make our houses of.Leaves to burn on Hallowee'en,And in the Spring new buds of green.Trees are the kindest things I know. ________________________________________Arbor Day The seeds we plant todayWith sun and rain and restWill grow to be the shadeThat all the land wears best.Dick Hayman ________________________________________Chestnut TreeUnder the spreading chestnut tree.In the shade just you and me.Oh, how happy we will be,Under the spreading chestnut tree.

Weather

Rain Rain

Rain rainfalls on the street,mud in puddlescleaning my feet.

Thunder thunderrumble and roar,close the windowsand lock the door.

Clouds cloudsblack and gray,heavy with waterto drop all day.

Sun sunis breaking through,clouds are moving,the rain stops too.

Rainbow rainbowacross the sky,see-through coloursto tickle my eyes.

james hörner

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When the rain is splashing downOn the fields and on the townSinging winds begin to blowAnd the flowers start to grow.

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Raindrops

Raindrops are such funny things.They haven't feet or haven't wings.Yet they sail throughout he airWith the greatest of ease,And dance on the streetWherever they please.

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Let's Count the Raindrops

Let's count the raindropsas they pour:one million, two million,three million, four.

Alan Benjamin

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Little Raindrops

This is the sun, high up in the sky.A dark cloud suddenly comes sailing by.These are the raindrops,Pitter, pattering down.Watering the flower seedsThat grow under the ground.

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Rain

When the rain comes down drip drop drip drop,(flutter fingers down in front of you)Windshield wipers flip flop flip flop,(bend arms in front and move them side to side)Boots in puddles plip plop plip plop,(move feet up and down)I wish the rain would never stop.Drip drop drip, (use motions as you say it)Flip flop flip,("" )Plip plop plip plop, ("")PLOP! (do the motions and jump)

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Fun In the Rain

(to the tune of "Three Blind Mice")

Rain, rain, rainRain, rain, rainDribble, dribble, sploosh!Dribble, dribble, sploosh!Grab your boots, your coat, and hat,Jump in a puddle and go kersplat!Stomp about and become a drowned rat,Rain, rain, rainRain, rain, rain.

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Rain

Rain on the rooftops,Rain on the trees.Rain on the green grass,But not on me!

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White sheep, white sheep on a blue hill.When the wind stops, you all stand still.When the wind blows, you walk away slow.White sheep, white sheep, where do you go?

Christina G. Rossetti

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Water Cycle

(to the tune of "It's Raining, It's Pouring"

It's raining, it's pouring,The oceans are storingWater from the falling rainWhile thunderclouds are roaring.

The rain now is stopping,The rain's no longer dropping.Sun comes out and soaks up waterLike a mop that's mopping.

The water's still there now,But hidden in the air now.In the clouds it makes a homeUntil there's rain to share now.

It's raining, it's pouring...

Meish Goldish

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It Rained

It rained on Bill,It rained on Will,It rained on Isabella,But it didn't rain on ________,He/She had a huge umbrella.

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It rains on the duck, cow, and horse.It rains on the trees and leaves, of course!It rains on a little girl and fella.But I'm not wet. I have an umbrella!

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Raindrops

Raindrops, raindrops,Falling all around,Pitter-patter on the rooftops,Pitter-patter on the ground.Here is my umbrella,It will keep me dry,When I go walking in the rain,I hold it up so high.

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One spring day the big round sunWinked at a cloud just for fun.That dark gray cloud thundered and cried,Scattering raindrops on all outside.But when the sun peeked out from a sunset lowTogether they both made a gay rainbow!

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Oh, Rainbow

(to the tune of "Oh, Christmas Tree")

Oh, rainbow, oh, rainbow,How lovely are your colours.Oh, rainbow, oh, rainbow,How lovely are your colours.Purple, red and orange, too,Yellow, green and blue so true.Oh, rainbow, oh, rainbow,How lovely are your colours.

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Rainbow Song

Red and yellow and pink and green,Purple and orange and blue.I can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,You can sing one too!

Listen with your eyes,Listen with your eyes,And sing everything you see.You can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,Sing a long with me.

Red and yellow and pink and green,Purple and orange and blue.You can sing a rainbow,Sing a rainbow,Now you've sung one too!

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The Fog

I like the fogIt's soft and cool,It hides everythingOn the way to school.I can't see a houseI can't see a tree,Because the fogIs playing with me.The sun comes outThe fog goes away,But it shall be backAnother day.

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Thunder crashes.Lightening flashes.Rain makes puddles,So I can make splashes.

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Thunder and Lightning

(to the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel")

When a storm begins in the clouds,It sometimes may look frightening.You see a quick electrical spark--Flash! goes the lightning!

Long and thin and streaky and fast,

Its glow is oh so brightening.Watch for the electric spark--Flash! goes the lightning!

When a storm begins in the clouds,It truly is a wonder.You hear a rumble loud in the sky--Clap! goes the thunder!

Lightning bolts are heating the air,Over clouds and under.When the air expands enough--Clap! goes the thunder.

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Rhyme

I like to see a thunder storm,        A dunder storm,                    A blunder storm,I like to see it, black and slow,Come stumbling down the hills.

I like to hear a thunder storm,        A plunder storm,                    A wonder storm,Roar loudly at our little houseAnd shake the window sills!

Elizabeth Coatsworth

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Clouds are Floating

(to the tune of Frere Jacques)

Clouds are floating, clouds are floating,Up so high, up so high,Floating up above us, floating up above us,In the sky, in the sky.

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It's Raining, It's Pouring

It's raining, it's pouring,The old man is snoring.He bumped his head, and he went to bed,And he couldn't get up in the morning.

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Thunder

(to the tune of Frere Jacques)

I hear thunder, I hear thunder,Hark, don't you? Hark, don't you?Pitter patter raindrops, pitter patter raindrops,I'm wet through.So are you.

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The Wind

The wind came out to play one day,He swept the clouds out of his way,He blew the leaves and away they flew,The trees bent low and their branches did too,The wind blew the great big ships at sea,The wind blew my kite away from me.

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Wind Pictures

Look! There's a giant stretching in the sky,A thousand white-maned horses flying by,A house, a mother mountain with her hills, A lazy lady posing in her frills,cotton floating from a thousand bales,And a white ship with white sails.

See the old witch fumbling with her shawl,White towers piling on a castle wall,the bits of soft that break and fall away,Airborne mushrooms with undersides of gray -Above, a white doe races with her fawnOn the white grass of a celestial lawn.Lift up your lovely heads and lookAs wind turns clouds into a picture book.

Mary O'Neill

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Clouds

What's fluffy, white, and floats up high,Like piles of ice cream in the sky?And when the wind blows hard and strong,What brings the rain?What brings the snow?That showers down on us below?

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One, Two

One, Two.The west wind blew.Three. Four.The thunder's roar.Five. Six. Seven.Rain from heaven.Eight. Nine. Ten.Sunny again.

Alan Benjamin

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Mr. Sun

Oh Mr. Sun, sun, Mr. golden Sun,Please shine down on me.Oh Mr. Sun, sun, Mr. golden Sun,Hiding behind a tree.These little children are asking youTo please come out soWe can play with you.Oh Mr. Sun, sun, Mr. golden Sun,Please shine down on,Please shine down on,Please shine down on me!

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Weather

Weather is hot,Weather is cold,Weather is changingAs the weeks unfold.

Skies are cloudy,Skies are fair,Skies are changingIn the air.

It is raining,It is snowing,It is windyWith breezes blowing.

Days are foggy,Days are clear,Weather is changingThroughout the year!

Meish Goldish

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Wonderful Weather

I like to watch the way the windcan spin a weather vane.

I like to wear my big blue bootsto splash with in the rain.

I like to ride my bright red sledon cold snowy days.

I like to feel the sun's warm rayswhen I wade in the ocean waves.

Wind, rain, snow, and sunEvery kind of weatheris wonderful and fun!

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Weather Song

(to the tune of "Oh My Darling")

What’s the weather?What’s the weather?What’s the weather, everyone?Is it windy?Is it cloudy?Is there rain?Or is there sun?

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Whether the weather be mild or whether the weather be not,Whether the weather be cold or whether the weather be hot,We'll weather the weather whatever the weather,Whether we like it or not.

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Weather

Whether the weather be fine,Or whether the weather be not,Whether the weather be cold,Or whether the weather be hot,We'll whether the weatherWhatever the weatherWhether we like it or not.

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Weather Helper Song

(To the tune of "Oh My Darlin")

Weather Helper, Weather HelperWhat's the weather outside?Go and look out the window,Tell us what you see outside.What's the weather?What's the weather?What's the weather tell everyone.Is it windy? Is it cloudy? Is there rain? or is there sun?

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Weather Song(to the tune of "Bingo")

There was a time when it was hotAnd sunny was the weather.Sun, sun, all around,Sun, sun, all around,Sun, sun, all around,And sunny was the weather.

replace with appropriate weather wordseg:There was a time with it was wetAnd rainy was the weather....

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(to the tune of "Bingo")

Today the sun is in the sky,And sunny is the weather.S-U-N-N-Y, S-U-N-N-Y, S-U-N-N-YAnd sunny is the weather.

Other verses:

Today the rain falls from the sky... R-A-I-N-YToday the clouds are in the sky... C-L-OUD-YToday the fog hangs in the sky... F-O-G-G-YToday the snow falls from the sky... S-N-O-W-YToday we have to wear a coat.. C-O-L-D

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I Like the Weather(to the tune of "The Farmer's in the Dell")

I like the rain,I like the rain,R-a-i-nI like the rain!

I like the sun,I like the sun,S-u-nI like the sun!

I like the wind,I like the wind,W-i-n-dI like the wind!

I like the snow,I like the snow,S-n-o-wI like the snow!

I like the clouds,I like the clouds,C-l-o-u-d-sI like the clouds!