Nancy Stewart

This traditional nursery rhyme is great fun, and is my go-to song for singing with a parachute. It was first published in the 1850's, and has many variations in lyrics. I sing with children and adults (if they are available!) while walking around holding a play parachute. We place a light-weight ball (blow-up beach ball) in the center and on 'Pop' we toss it into the air. Kids can do this over and over! Of course you can also hold hands, walk in a circle, and just raise arms on the 'pop.' Below you'll find additional ideas for ways to sing the song with various ages. *There are several words children may be unfamiliar with, so be sure to talk about them before you sing (cobbler, weasel, spool )