“Little Rabbit Foo Foo” is a story I introduce to our children around Easter time.
I have always found it to be a favorite… the children just seem to love this mischevious little bunny!
The story can be sung, and we always take the opportunity to include a bit of dramatic play with it.
Rabbit Foo Foo rides through the forest on a motorbike… yep, you heard right!
So, to start with we have some discussion about what we would need to wear on a motorbike to stay safe. As the children make their suggestions, ie. helmet, gloves, boots, leather jacket etc, we pretend to dress ourselves.
Next step, we throw our leg over our motorbike and rev’ up the engine! … and then we’re off!
Little Rabbit Foo Foo riding through the forest,
Scooping up the field mice… (scoop action with hand)
And bopping them on the head (Hammer two fists one on top of the other)
Down came the good fairy… (stretch arms out and spin around once on the spot) and said,
Little Rabbit Foo Foo… (Hand on hip, cross face)
I don’t like your attitude (shaking pointer finger accusingly)
Scooping up the field mice… (scoop action with hand)
And bopping them on the head (Hammer two fists one on top of the other)
I’m giving you three chances to change… (hold up three fingers)
And if you don’t… (shake pointer finger accusingly)
I am going to… (make a”wooshing” sound and swish hands through the air as if applying a spell) turn you into a goonie!
The story continues on, with Rabbit Foo Foo failing to take note of the warnings and bopping wiggley worms, tigers and goblins on the head. He eventually runs out of chances and the inevitable happens… “POW”, he is turned into a goonie!
The children are quick to learn the story line, and using picture cues, they proudly read the book to each other…
and to staff!
… and sometimes, to the whole group!
Such great fun, and so much learning!
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