Section 4

1. Section 4 The Alphabet & Sounds Practice Letters Songs

3. LETTER A SONG (Tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Aunt Angie's Alligator-pieIt has some apples, tooFor words that start with AThe people shout, Hurray!Words like Aunt Annie's Alligator-pieA A A A A A A Do you know the apple man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the apple man,the apple man,the apple man?Do you know the apple manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter A,the letter A,the letter A,Oh, he loves the letter Aand likes to sing with me. A Marching Army Ant (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a marching army ant. Oh, I wish I was a marching army ant. Oh, I'd marchy way up high, until I could touch the sky.Oh, I wish I was a marching army ant.  LETTER A RHYME (CONTRIBUTED BY "Maggie")       Way up high in the apple tree (stretch both arms above your head, hands open) Two little apples smiled at me (keep arms above head, close hands into fists)I shook that tree as hard as I could (keep arms above head, "shake" tree)Down came the apples (bring fists down toward stomach) Mmmm, they were good! (rub stomach) MR. ALLIGATOR (Contributed by Linda)        Mr. Alligator, Mr. Alligator, Don't you bite! (wag finger to say no) Don't you bite! I will run away from you, (running motion with hands) I will run away from you, Out of sight, (hands hide face) Out of sight. Letter A Songs 121

5. Letter B Songs LETTER B SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Big Bobby's Baseball Bat and BallHe loves to play all dayFor words that start with BThe people run to see!Words like Big Bobby's Baseball Bat and BallB B B B B B B Do you know the Bongo Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the bongo man,the bongo man,the bongo man?Do you know the bongo manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter B,the letter B,the letter B,Oh, he loves the letter Band likes to sing with me. A Bouncy Blue Balloon (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a bouncy blue balloon. Oh, I wish I was a bouncy blue balloon. Oh, I'd float into the air, then I'd *POP* without a care.Oh, I wish I was a bouncy blue balloon.  Or try this verse -- it was contributed by my 7 yr old *laugh*:Oh, I wish I was a batch of baked brown beans.Oh, I wish I was a batch of baked brown beans.When you eat me it's a hoot, until I come out with a toot.Oh, I wish I was a batch of baked brown beans. Baby Bunny Action Rhyme Baby bunny bounces high; (Jump high.)Baby bunny bounces low; (jump low.)Baby bunny blinks his eyes; (Blink eyes.)Baby Bunny waves good-bye. (Wave good-bye.)  122

7. Letter C Songs LETTER C SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Cute Cathy's Cookie Carrot CakeShe loves to snack all dayFor words that start with CThe people run to see!Words like Cute Cathy's Cookie Carrot CakeC C C C C C C Do you know the Cookie Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the cookie man,the cookie man,the cookie man?Do you know the cookies manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter C,the letter C,the letter C,Oh, he loves the letter Cand likes to sing with me. A Can of Cold Cola (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a can of cold cola. Oh, I wish I was a can of cold cola. Oh, I'd go down with a slurp, and I'd come up with a burp.Oh, I wish I was a can of cold cola.  C is for Cookie (Cookie Monster's song) C is for cookieThat's good enough for me,C is for cookie,That's good enough for me, C is for cookie,That's good enough for me.Oh Cookie, Cookie, Cookie starts with C! 123

9. Letter D Songs LETTER D SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Doc Doggy's Dinosaur and DuckThey love to play all dayFor words that start with DThe people run to see!Words like Doc Doggy's Dinosaur and DuckD D D D D D D Do you know the Donut Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the donut man,the donut man,the donut man?Do you know the donut manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter D,the letter D,the letter D,Oh, he loves the letter Dand likes to sing with me. A Doggy with a Bone (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a doggy with a bone. Oh, I wish I was a doggy with a bone. Oh, wouldn't I delight, I would howl day and night.Oh, I wish I was a doggy with a bone.  A Big 'Ol Dinosaur (Tune of : If you're happy and you know it)  Oh, I wish I was a big ol' dinosaur. Oh, I wish I was a big ol' dinosaur. Oh, I'd roam day and night and growl with all my might.Oh, I wish I was a big ol' dinosaur. Nursery Rhyme:  Diddle diddle dumpling Diddle diddle dumpling, my son JohnWent to bed with his stockings on.One shoe off and one shoe on,Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John. 124

11. Letter E Songs LETTER E SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Eek!  Ellie's scared of elephantsShe loves to run awayFor words that start with EThe people run to see!Words like Eek!  Ellie's scared of elephantsE E E E E E E E Do you know the Eggplant Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the eggplant man,the eggplant man,the eggplant man?Do you know the eggplant manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter E,the letter E,the letter E,Oh, he loves the letter Eand likes to sing with me. A Great Big Elephant (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a great big elephant. Oh, I wish I was a great big elephant. Oh, wouldn't it be neat, to have a trunk to help me eat.Oh, I wish I was a great big elephant.  Do your Ears Hang Low Do your ears hang low?Do they wobble to and fro?Can you tie them in a knot?Can you tie them in a bow?Can you throw them o'er your shoulderLike a Continental Soldier?Do your ears hang low? 125

13. Letter F Songs LETTER F SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Freddie F likes fishing with his friendsHe likes to find frogs too.The words that start with FThe people like the best!Words like Freddie's fishing friends and froggies too.F F F F F F F Do you know the flower Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the flower man,the flower man,the flower man?Do you know the flower manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter F,the letter F,the letter F,Oh, he loves the letter Fand likes to sing with me. A Fishy or a Frog (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a fishy or a frog. Oh, I wish I was a fishy or a frog. Oh, wouldn't I look cute, in my fancy bathing suit.Oh, I wish I was a fishy or a frog.  Little Green FrogUm Ahh went the little green frog one day; Um Ahh went the little green frog. Um Ahh went the little green frog one day, and his eyes went Um Ahh, Um, Ahh, Ahh. All those folks go Fo Do De O De O, Fo Do De O De O, Fo Do De O De O, and all those folks go Fo Do De O De O, but not a one went Um Ahh, Um Ahh, Um Ahh Ahh. It has motions--on the Um, close eyes, and on the Ahh, stick tongue out. Then on the Fo Do's stick up pointer finger and move it in circular motion.

15. Letter G Songs LETTER G SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Grapes grow in Gloria's gardenShe grows some green gourds tooFor words that start with GThe people run to see!Words like grapes grow in Gloria's gardenG G G G G G G Do you know the Gumball Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the gumball man,the gumball man,the gumball man?Do you know the gumball manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter G,the letter G,the letter G,Oh, he loves the letter Gand likes to sing with me. A Juicy Green Grape (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a juicy green grape. Oh, I wish I was a juicy green grape. When you squeeze me, I would squirty onto everybody's shirty.Oh, I wish I was a juicy green grape.  127

17. Letter H Songs LETTER H SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Harry H has a happy hogHe has a hippo tooThe words that start with HThey are the latest rage!Words like Harry H's happy hippoH H H H H H H Do you know the Happy Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the happy man,the happy man,the happy man?Do you know the happy manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter H,the letter H,the letter H,Oh, he loves the letter Hand likes to sing with me. A Hippopotamus (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a hippopotamus. Oh, I wish I was a hippopotamus. Oh I'd hop and I'd dive, do a happy little jiveOh, I wish I was a hippopotamus.  128

19. Letter I Songs LETTER I SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Ichardo I has an itchy iguanaHe has an igloo too.The words that start with IThe people leap up high!Words like Ichardo's itchy iguanaI I I I I I I Do you know the Ice Cream Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the ice cream man,the ice cream man,the ice cream man?Do you know the ice cream manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter I,the letter I,the letter I,Oh, he loves the letter Iand likes to sing with me. A Big Green Iguana (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a big green iguana. Oh, I wish I was a big green iguana . Oh I'd itch and I'd scratch, and I'd find a leafy patch.Oh, I wish I was a big green iguana.  129

21. Letter J Songs LETTER J SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Jenny J juggles jelly jarsShe juggles joyfullyFor words that start with JThe people shout hurray!Words like Jenny J juggles jelly jarsJ J J J J J J Do you know the Jelly Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the jelly man,the jelly man,the jelly man?Do you know the jelly manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter J,the letter J,the letter J,Oh, he loves the letter Jand likes to sing with me. A Juicy Jelly Roll (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a juicy jelly roll. Oh, I wish I was a juicy jelly roll. When you squeeze me, I would squirty onto everybody's shirty.Oh, I wish I was a juicy jelly roll.  130

23. Letter K Songs LETTER K SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) King K loves his kangarooThey like to fly their kites For words that start with KThe people shout hurray!Words like kangaroos and kings like flying kitesK K K K K K K Do you know the Kiwi?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the kiwi man,the kiwi man,the kiwi man?Do you know the kiwi manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter K,the letter K,the letter K,Oh, he loves the letter Kand likes to sing with me. An Aussie Kangaroo (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was an Aussie kangaroo. Oh, I wish I was an Aussie kangaroo. Oh, I'd hippy and I'd hoppy inside my mommy's pockie.Oh, I wish I was an Aussie kangaroo.  131

25. Letter L Songs LETTER L SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Little leopards love to leap aroundThey like to leap on logs For words that start with LThe people say that's swell!Words like little leopards leaping onto logsL L L L L L L Do you know the Lettuce Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the lettuce man,the lettuce man,the lettuce man?Do you know the lettuce manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter L,the letter L,the letter L,Oh, he loves the letter Land likes to sing with me. A Lovely Little Lamb (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a lovely little lamb. Oh, I wish I was a lovely little lamb. Oh, I'd laugh and leap about and I'd really like to shout.Oh, I wish I was a lovely little lamb.  132

27. Letter M Songs LETTER M SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Mister Marshall M is mighty niceHe likes to play with mice For words that start with MThe people say amen!Words like Marshall M likes to play with miceM M M M M M M Do you know the Muffin Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the muffin man,the muffin man,the muffin man?Do you know the muffin manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter M,the letter M,the letter M,Oh, he loves the letter Mand likes to sing with me. A Mosquito (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a mosquito. Oh, I wish I was a mosquito. Oh, I'd itchy and I'd bitey, under everybody's nighty.Oh, I wish I was a mosquito. 133

29. Letter N Songs LETTER N SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Nanny N has a new necklaceThat nine neighbours gave to herFor words that start with NThe people say amen!Words like Nanny N loves her new necklaceN N N N N N N Do you know the Numbers Man?  (Tune of: "the muffin man") Do you know the numbers man,the numbers man,the numbers man?Do you know the numbers manwho likes to count with me?Oh, he loves the letter N,the letter N,the letter N,Oh, he loves the letter Nand likes to count with me. A Naughty little Newt (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a naughty little newt. Oh, I wish I was a naughty little newt. Oh, it would be all right, to stay out every night.If I was a naughty little newt.  134

31. Letter O Songs LETTER O SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Olga O has an old orangeThat she hasn't eaten yetFor words that start with OThe people say oh no!Words like Olga O's old uneaten orangeO O O O O O O Do you know the Oval Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the oval man,the oval man,the oval man?Do you know the oval manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter O,the letter O,the letter O,Oh, he loves the letter Oand likes to sing with me. An Orange Octopus (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus. Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus. Oh I'd wave my lovely legs, and I'd splash in all the waves.Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus.  135

33. Letter P Songs LETTER P SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Princess P has a pink pumpkinShe has a pink pig tooFor words that start with PThe people run to see!Words like Princess P's pink pumpkin and pigP P P P P P P Do you know the Pickle Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the pickle man,the pickle man,the pickle man?Do you know the pickle manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter P,the letter P,the letter P,Oh, he loves the letter Pand likes to sing with me. A Pretty Pink Pig (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a pretty pink pig. Oh, I wish I was a pretty pink pig. Oh I'd roll around in dirt and I'd wear a pretty skirt.Oh, I wish I was a pretty pink pig. 136

35. Letter Q Songs LETTER Q SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Quincy Q is a quarterbackHe plays all four quarters!For words that start with QThe people shout yahoo!!Words like Quincy Quarterback's four quartersQ Q Q Q Q Q Q Do you know the Question Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the question man,the question man,the question man?Do you know the question manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter Q,the letter Q,the letter Q,Oh, he loves the letter Qand likes to sing with me. A Quiet Quarterback (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a quiet quarterback. Oh, I wish I was a quiet quarterback. Oh I'd sneak around and score and the fans would want some more.Oh, I wish I was a quiet quarterback.  137

37. Letter R Songs LETTER R SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Rocky R loves to rock and rollAlong with his pet rhino.For words that start with RThe people will go far!Words like Rocky and his rhino's rock and rollR R R R R R R Do you know the Radish Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the radish man,the radish man,the radish man?Do you know the radish manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter R,the letter R,the letter R,Oh, he loves the letter Rand likes to sing with me. A Rubber Reindeer (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a rubber reindeer. Oh, I wish I was a rubber reindeer. You could squeeze my big red nose and I'd wiggle all my toes.Oh, I wish I was a rubber reindeer. 138

39. Letter S Songs LETTER S SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Sailor S loves the seashoreHe likes to find seashells.For words that start with SThe people say, "Oh yes"!Words like Sailor's seashells from the seashoreS S S S S S S Do you know the Sandwich Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the sandwich man,the sandwich man,the sandwich man?Do you know the sandwich manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter S,the letter S,the letter S,Oh, he loves the letter Sand likes to sing with me. A Silly, Slippery Snake (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a silly, slippery snake. Oh, I wish I was a silly, slippery snake.Oh I'd slither across the floor and I'd slip under the doorOh, I wish I was a silly, slippery snake. 139

41. Letter T Songs LETTER T SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Tasha T has a tiny turtleThat likes to taste tomatoesFor words that start with TThe people run to see!Words like tiny turtles like to taste tomatoesT T T T T T Do you know the Turnip Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the turnip man,the turnip man,the turnip man?Do you know the turnip manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter T,the letter T,the letter T,Oh, he loves the letter Tand likes to sing with me. A Tasty Tomato (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato. Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato. Oh I'd be red and I'd be sweet.  I'd be so yummy to eat.Oh, I wish I was a tasty tomato.  140

43. Letter U Songs LETTER U SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt)Uncle U has a unicornHe unicycles upstairsFor words that start with UThe people shout yahoo!Words like Uncle Us unicorn upstairs.U U U U U U Do you know the Umbrella man? (tune of Do You Know the Muffin Man)Do you know the umbrella man?Umbrella man? the Umbrella man?Do you know the umbrella man?Who likes to sing in the rain.Oh, He loves the letter u,the letter u, the letter u.Oh he loves the letter uHe sings for me and you! Oh I Wish I Were a Lovely Unicorn (tune of If You're Happy and You Know It)Oh, I wish I were a lovely unicorn.Oh, I wish I were a lovely unicorn.I’d frolic and I’d play.And I’d dream the day away.Oh, I wish I were a lovely unicorn. 141

45. Letter V Songs LETTER V SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt)Vicki V eats her vegetablesShe picks violets for her vaseFor words that start with VThe people say yippeeWords like vegetables, violets and vase.V V V V V V Do you know the Valley Man? (tune of Do You Know the Muffin Man)Do you know the Valley Man?The Valley Man? The Valley Man?Do you know the Valley Man?Who lives right next to the hill?Oh he loves the letter V,The letter V, The letter V,Oh he loves the letter VAnd he shares with you and me. Oh, I Wish I Were a Violet Violin (tune of If You're Happy and You Know It)Oh, I wish I were a violet violin!Oh, I wish I were a violet violin!Then I’d be purple and I’d play,I’d have music to make my day,Oh. I wish I were a violet violin! 142

47. Letter W Songs LETTER W SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Wizard W likes to waterslideHe likes to get wet and wild.For words that start with WThe people say yahoo!Words like Wizard W's wet and wild waterslideW W W W W W Do you know the Watermelon Man?  (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the watermelon man,the watermelon man,the watermelon man?Do you know the watermelon manwho likes to sing with me?Oh, he loves the letter W,the letter W,the letter W,Oh, he loves the letter Wand likes to sing with me. A Wiggly Waterbed (Tune of:  If you're happy and you know it) Oh, I wish I was a wiggly waterbed. Oh, I wish I was a wiggly waterbed. Oh, I'd wobble and I'd wiggle and I'd make the sleepers giggle.Oh, I wish I was a wiggly waterbed.  143

49. Letter X Songs LETTER X SONG (tune of John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt) Mister Ty-ran-no-saur-us RexYou are now extinctYou left through the exitNow who will be the nextMr. Fox and Mister Ox inside the boxX X X X X X X X  Do you know the X-RAY Man? (Tune of: "The Muffin Man") Do you know the X-RAY man,the X-RAY man,the X-RAY man?Do you know the X-RAY manHe takes pictures of my bones?Oh, he loves the letter X,the letter X,the letter X,Oh, he loves the letter Xand likes to X_RAY me. 144