Young children enjoy familiar "to the tune of" melodies because they are simple, FUN and easy to learn. Autumn songs, rhymes and fingerplays are a great way to musically enhance your entire curriculum and can be included throughout your day from morning meeting to circle time.
Lyrics:
Five little turkeys standing in a row. (Hold up 5 fingers)First little turkey said, "I don't want to grow." (Hold up 1 finger)
Second little turkey said, "Why'd you say that?" (Hold up 2 fingers)
Third little turkey said, "I want to get fat." (Hold up 3 fingers)
Fourth little turkey said, "Thanksgiving's near." (Hold up 4 fingers)
Fifth little turkey said, "Yes, that's what I hear." (Hold up 5 fingers)
Then the five little turkeys that were standing in a row,
All said together, "Come on, let's go!" (Move fingers like they're
running away)
Repeat faster! Repeat even faster!