Let's Rhyme with Johny!

A Fun 'Johny Johny Yes Papa' Adventure

Hello Super Star! Today, we are going on a fun adventure with a famous rhyme called 'Johny Johny Yes Papa'. Are you ready?

Activity 1: Listen and Bop! (5 mins)

Let's listen to the rhyme together! You can tap your feet or bop your head to the music.

(Teacher/Parent plays or sings 'Johny Johny Yes Papa' clearly a couple of times)

Isn't that catchy? Let's try singing the first part together: 'Johny Johny?'

Activity 2: Yes Papa, No Papa! (5 mins)

In the rhyme, Johny says 'Yes Papa' and sometimes maybe wants to say 'No Papa!' Let's practice nodding our head for YES (nod head) and shaking our head for NO (shake head).

Can you show me YES?

Can you show me NO?

Great job! Now, when we sing 'Yes Papa', let's nod. When we hear 'Telling lies?', let's shake our head 'No, no, no!' (Teacher demonstrates)

Activity 3: Open Wide! Ha Ha Ha! (5 mins)

What does Johny do at the end? He opens his mouth! 'Open your mouth!' Can you show me how you open your mouth wide?

And then everyone laughs 'Ha Ha Ha!' Let's practice our best laugh! Ready? Ha Ha Ha!

Now, let's put all our actions together and sing the rhyme!

(Sing together with actions: nodding for 'Yes Papa', shaking head for 'No Papa', opening mouth, and laughing 'Ha Ha Ha!')

Activity 4: Drawing Fun! (10 mins)

Let's draw Johny or Papa! What do they look like? Maybe Johny has big eyes? Maybe Papa has a funny hat? You can use your favorite colors.

(Provide paper and crayons. Talk about their drawing.)

We learned it's good to tell the truth, just like being honest with Papa!

Wrap Up: One More Time! (5 mins)

Wow, you were amazing today! Let's sing 'Johny Johny Yes Papa' one last time with all our actions!

(Sing rhyme together enthusiastically.)

You learned a new rhyme, practiced actions, and did wonderful listening! High five!