bedtimes stories

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Xin nian kuai le! Every girl and every boy! Xin nian kuai le! Everyone is full of joy. Sweep the house Clean your room Sweep the house Get the broom. Out with the old In with the new Nice new clothes For me and you. There’s lots of food For New Year’s Day Put all sharp things Well away. The lion roars The dragon sways There’s lots of fun On festive days. Shining bright The lanterns light And firecrackers Fill the night. Xin nian kuai le! Every girl and every boy Xin nian kuai le! Everyone is full of joy.

Oh the Grand Old Duke of York He had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again. And when they were up they were up And when they were down they were down And when they were only halfway up They were neither up nor down. Oh the Grand Old Duke of York He had ten thousand men They tiptoed up to the top of the hill To see the dragon in his den. But when the dragon saw them it roared When the dragon saw them it roared When the dragon saw them it roared so loud They came running down again. Run, run, don’t wait! Run, run, don’t wait! Run, run as fast as you can And can the last one shut the gate? ‘Ssshhh,’ the Duchess said ‘Ssshhh,’ the Duchess said The Grand Old Duke and all of his men Are hiding in their beds. Oh the Grand Old Duke of York He had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again. And when they were up they were up And when they were down they were down And when they were only halfway up They were neither up nor down And when they were only halfway up They were neither up nor down. Listen

We’re flying from the sun to the stars Through this solar system of ours. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars Flying from the sun to the stars. Mercury’s hot and Venus is bright Earth is where we live and Mars is red at night Flying from the sun to the stars. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune Last of all is little biddy Pluto. Flying from the sun to the stars Through this solar system of ours Flying from the sun to the stars. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars Flying from the sun to the stars. Mercury’s hot and Venus is bright Earth is where we live and Mars is red at night Flying from the sun to the stars Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune Last of all is little biddy Pluto. Flying from the sun to the stars Flying from the sun to the stars Flying from the sun to the stars Flying from the sun to the stars Flying from the sun to the stars Flying from the sun to the stars.

-Feelings are feelings -Feelings are feelings

There was a cod, there was a hake There was a lobster and a crab and a sea snake There was a squid and a whale And sliding on the rocks there was a sea snail. Everything beneath the sea Gliding, sliding, swimming free Jellyfish and things that glow Swimming way down deep below. There was a cod, there was a hake There was a lobster and a crab and a sea snake There was a squid and a whale And sliding on the rocks there was a sea snail. Life is in the waves that land Crashing on the rocks or sand Creatures moving everywhere Would you like to join them there? There is a cave, oh so dark And hiding just inside there is a big shark He wants a meal but never fear He can’t eat you if you don’t go near. Everything beneath the sea Gliding, sliding, swimming free Jellyfish and things that glow Swimming way down deep below. There was a cod.

Don't put your trousers on your head, Fred You know you should put your legs in those Fasten up your buttons and your zip, Pip That's the way to wear your clothes. Velcro fasteners, buttons or zip Got to do them up or you will trip If you run around with shoes undone You're going to fall and it's not much fun! Don't put the zipper round the back, Jack The hood will cover up your face And don't wear gloves upon your feet, Pete You'll be last in every race. Velcro fasteners, buttons or zip Got to do them up or you will trip If you run around with shoes undone You're going to fall and it's not much fun! A belt for your skirt is very handy, Mandy It stops it falling to your knees And when you know just what to do, Sue You'll be as neat as you can be. Velcro fasteners, buttons or zip Got to do them up or you will trip If you run around with shoes undone You're going to fall and it's not much fun! Don't put your trousers on your head!

Turn off your computer, And turn off your TV. Go outside today, Pick up all the litter that you see. Don’t use too much plastic, Cos it can end up in the sea. Buy a reusable bottle, And make sure all your friends see. That you’re doing your very best, To save the planet that you love. Don’t eat too much meat, Try something else instead. Do not leave the tap running, As you brush your teeth for bed. Recycle everything you can, At your home and at your school. Recycling’s not just an obligation, Recycling’s really cool. You’re doing your very best, To save the planet that you love. Do, do, do, do, do your very best.

Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten. A velociraptor has got one claw A baryonyx has got more A troodon’s got two long legs He steals other creatures’ eggs A triceratops is a quadruped with three big horns upon his head His four legs are short and strong His head is big and very long. Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten. A Tyrannosaurus Rex is grey He eats creatures every day He is five metres high He can run, but he can’t fly An iguanodon eats leaves and plants He lives on six continents A pteranodon can fly His wingspan’s seven metres wide. Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten. A diplodocus is very strong His neck is eight metres long When a giganotosaurus runs Look out – he weighs nine tons! A brachiosaurus can’t run far at ten kilometres an hour He’s a giant herbivore He’s the biggest dinosaur. Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten Can you remember The magic Mesozoic numbers? The dinosaur one to ten.

We’ve got 15 minutes to save the world from Doc Malevolent’s brainwashing ray Call our teenage spies, Dean and Pearl, and hope that they can save us today. Come on, get your jet skates on Have you got your radio watch? Check! Your camera ring? Check! Your laser pen? Check! Your secret code book? Check, check, double check! Ten more minutes to save the world from Doc Malevolent’s evil plan We’ve got five more minutes to save the world We’ve got to move as fast as we can. Come on, get your jet skates on Have you got your radio watch? Check! Your camera ring? Check! Your laser pen? Check! Your secret code book? Check, check, double check! The world is safe, the ray’s defused And out of Doc Malevolent’s hands Then HQ calls, ‘Dean and Pearl, we’ve got 25 minutes to save the world.’ Come on, get your jet skates on Have you got your radio watch? Check! Your camera ring? Check! Your laser pen? Check! Your secret code book? Check, check, double check!

Words have rhythms We can use our sticks and drums To tap out the rhythms of the words Let’s tap out the rhythms of a really delicious meal. What shall we start with? How about …? Chicken rice and peas, chicken rice and peas Chicken rice and peas, chicken rice and peas Chicken rice and peas, chicken rice and peas Hands up who likes chicken rice and peas Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chicken rice and peas. Chicken rice and peas, chicken rice and peas Hands up who likes chicken rice and peas Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chicken rice and peas. Chicken rice and peas, chicken rice and peas Hands up who likes chicken rice and peas Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chicken rice and peas. I’m so thirsty. What shall we have to drink? How about …? Blackcurrant juice, blackcurrant juice Blackcurrant juice, blackcurrant juice Blackcurrant juice, blackcurrant juice Hands up who likes blackcurrant juice Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, blackcurrant juice. Blackcurrant juice, blackcurrant juice Hands up who likes blackcurrant juice Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, blackcurrant juice. Blackcurrant juice, blackcurrant juice Hands up who likes blackcurrant juice Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, blackcurrant juice. Want any pud? Mmm pudding! How about …? Chocolate cake, chocolate cake Chocolate cake, chocolate cake Chocolate cake, chocolate cake Hands up who likes chocolate cake Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chocolate cake. Chocolate cake, chocolate cake Hands up who likes chocolate cake Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chocolate cake. Chocolate cake, chocolate cake Hands up who likes chocolate cake Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chocolate cake Yummy, yummy, yummy Put it in my tummy I like, you like, chocolate cake. We love chocolate cake!

Can I play with you? I am on my own Can I play with you? I am all alone You can play with me Here’s a toy – let’s share I will play with you Good to know you care Catch the ball as I throw Fly a kite in the sky Blow some bubbles, watch them grow What’s this? It’s a yoyo, it can glow Can I play with you? I am on my own Can I play with you? I am all alone You can play with me Here’s a toy – let’s share I will play with you It’s good to know you care Let’s do a puzzle on the floor Let’s play a game, you keep the score I will play with you I will play with you

Can a flea climb a tree? Yes he can, yes he can Can a flea climb a tree? Yes he can, can, can. Can a flea climb a tree? Yes he can, yes he can Can a flea climb a tree? Yes he can, can, can. He can eat and drink He can hear and see But can he do the cancan like me? Can a mouse build a house? No he can’t, no he can’t Can a mouse build a house? No he can’t, can’t, can’t. Can a mouse build a house? No he can’t, no he can’t Can a mouse build a house? No he can’t, can’t, can’t. He can eat and drink He can hear and see But can he do the cancan like me? Can a cat catch a rat? Yes he can, yes he can Can a cat catch a rat? Yes he can, can, can. Can a cat catch a rat? Yes he can, yes he can Can a cat catch a rat? Yes he can, can, can. He can eat and drink He can hear and see But can he do the cancan like me? Can a pig dance a jig? No he can’t, no he can’t Can a pig dance a jig? No he can’t, can’t, can’t. Can a pig dance a jig? No he can’t, no he can’t Can a pig dance a jig? No he can’t, can’t, can’t. He can eat and drink He can hear and see But can he do the cancan like me? Can a snake eat a cake? Yes he can, yes he can Can a snake eat a cake? Yes he can, can, can. Can a snake eat a cake? Yes he can, yes he can Can a snake eat a cake? Yes he can, can, can. He can eat and drink He can hear and see But can he do the cancan like me?

Hey everybody it’s the brush bus Find your toothbrush and your toothpaste Let’s have fun and brush. Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Move your brush round and round Move your brush round and round Move your brush round and round Move your brush round and round. Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? All brushed at the back, brush at the back All brushed at the back, brush at the back All brushed at the back, brush at the back All brushed at the back, yes, you brush at the back. Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? All brushed at the front, brush at the front All brushed at the front, brush at the front All brushed at the front, brush at the front All brushed at the front, yes, you brush at the front. Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Brush your teeth everybody Let’s all brush them now Brush your teeth everybody Won’t you show me how? Now all you gotta do, all you gotta do, all you gotta do is smile! Listen to this song https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/brush-bus Contributors Lyrics

Bean bag hello Bean bag hello Let’s have a go at bean bag hello Bean bag hello Bean bag hello Let’s have a go at bean bag hello. My name is Claire My name is Claire My name is Claire Now I’ll pass the bag to Leroy. Pass the bag and say your name. Pass the bag and say your name. My name is Leroy My name is Leroy My name is Leroy Now I’ll pass the bag to Jamie. Pass the bag and say your name. Pass the bag and say your name. My name is Jamie My name is Jamie My name is Jamie Now I’ll pass the bag to Fatima. Pass the bag and say your name. Pass the bag and say your name. Bean bag hello Bean bag hello Let’s have a go at bean bag hello Bean bag hello Bean bag hello Let’s have a go at bean bag hello.

There's a kangaroo in my kitchen There's a hippo in my hall There's a dinosaur in my dining room a hundred metres tall! My house is full of animals I don't know what to do I think I'm going crazy I'm living in a zoo! There's a bison in my bathroom There's a beetle in my bed There's a tortoise in my toilet with a hamster on his head! My house is full of animals I don't know what to do I think I'm going crazy I'm living in a zoo! There's a gopher in my garden There's a tiger in my tree There's a lion in my living room He's watching my TV! My house is full of animals I don't know what to do I think I'm going crazy I'm living in a zoo! My house is full of animals I don't know what to do I think I'm going crazy I'm living in a zoo! I think I'm going crazy I'm living in a zoo!

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly. Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a spider That wriggled and wiggled and tickled inside her She swallowed the spider to catch the fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly. Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a bird How absurd to swallow a bird She swallowed the bird to catch the spider She swallowed the spider to catch the fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a cat Fancy that to swallow a cat! She swallowed the cat to catch the bird She swallowed the bird to catch the spider She swallowed the spider to catch the fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a dog What a hog to swallow a dog She swallowed the dog to catch the cat She swallowed the cat to catch the bird She swallowed the bird to catch the spider She swallowed the spider to catch the fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly Perhaps she'll die!

He can run faster than a train She can spin around and make it rain He can jump higher than a tree She can turn invisible and get in free! She’s amazingly tall He can see through walls She can fly into space They can watch television in someone else’s place! We’re amazing superheroes and we’ve all got superpowers We’re amazing superheroes and we’ve all got superpowers We’re here to save the world. He can swim underwater for an hour She can shrink and hide inside a flower He can lift four elephants at one time They all help us out by fighting crime. We’re amazing superheroes and we’ve all got superpowers We’re amazing superheroes and we’ve all got superpowers We’re here to save the world.

I make two circles, then one more Touch my nose and then the floor Here’s the first spell we will try Abracadabra! You will fly! Just two circles in the air One down here and one up there Touch your shoulder, then your shoe Abracadabra! You turn blue! I think I know what’s going wrong So chant with me – sing along! One, two, three, four circles in the air Abracadabra! You’ve got no hair! Let’s hold it together, here we go! Make big circles head to toe Touch your chin, then your nose Abracadabra! And your head grows! Let’s try one more time and see If a spell will work for me Touch your elbow, then your knee Abracadabra! You’re a bumblebee! The spells don’t work but we’re OK It isn’t real, it’s only play We’ve had some fun with our silly game Abracadabra! And we’re just the same.

I have a bear And her name is Sue She can do anything that I can do I can do anything that she can do. In the morning I stretch and Sue does her best I put on trousers and a shirt and Sue wears a skirt On with my socks and on with my shoes And on goes the same for dear old Sue And we’re ready for breakfast in the twinkling of an eye So we go downstairs my Sue and I. I’m hungry. Can we go downstairs and have some breakfast? A cup for Sue, a cup for me Sue likes apple juice but I like tea I like juice and she likes tea. Hot buttered toast. Who can eat the most? Cover it in jam then wash our sticky hands Down with our breakfast and on with our coats And now for the part that we like the most And we’re ready for play in the twinkling of an eye So we go outside my Sue and I. Yes, we’re ready for play in the twinkling of an eye So we wave goodbye my Sue and I Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.