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Capture children’s attention for a book, game, or concept you want to introduce by putting a prop in a sack (or box) and singing this song to “I’m a Little Teapot.”

   What’s in the surprise sack, who can tell?
   Maybe it’s a book, or maybe it’s a shell.
   What’s in the surprise sack, who can see?
   It’s something special for you and me!

Pass the sack around and let each child guess what is in the sack.

Surprise

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Get on Board

Begin “chugging” around the room as you sing this song to the tune of “Get on Board Little Children.” Children grab on to your waist and “chug” with you when their name is called.

   I have a friend that you all know,
   and first child’s name is his/her name.
   I have a friend that you all know,
   and second child’s name is his/her name.
   Get on board, little children.
   Get on board, little children.
   Get on board, little children.
   There’s room for many a-more.

Continue singing children’s names until the whole class is part of your train. Chug over to the circle area and sit down for group time.