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Hickory Dickory Dock by Keith Baker

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Keith Baker's 2007 book Hickory Dickory Dock is an extended version of the nursery rhyme. It can be fun inspiration for a new dance or warm up in preschool and kindergarten dance classes. 

With each strike of the clock – at 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. – a different animal is moving about. Let your imagination and playfulness create a new dance for your students. "Hickory dickory dock, a hare hopped over the clock. The clock struck four….he hopped some more! Hickory dickory dock."

I am a big proponent for incorporating rhymes into dance classes – for the playfulness of them as well as the rhythms and cultural importance of nursery rhymes.

Have fun!

 

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2 responses to “Hickory Dickory Dock by Keith Baker”

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    kidssongsonline

    Hello admin,
    I have read your post totally and just gourgeous post have i ever read. Many thanks for posting here this informative articles.As my baby grows into a child, nursery rhymes are being sung more and more. This is a tale of one nursery rhyme which still makes me smile.
    Nursery Rhymes for Babies
    Best Regards,
    Best Music for Children

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  2. nurseyrhymesforbabies Avatar
    nurseyrhymesforbabies

    Hello admin,
    I have read your post totally and just gourgeous post have i ever read. Many thanks for posting here this informative articles.As my baby grows into a child, nursery rhymes are being sung more and more. This is a tale of one nursery rhyme which still makes me smile.
    Nursery Rhymes for Babies
    Best Regards,
    Best Music for Children

    Like

    Reply

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