I love hedgehogs - they are the cutest things ever. This rhyme is based off of 5 Hungry Ants, and includes a lot of actions and interactions between caregiver and child. I used this successfully in baby story time and I think pre-k kids will like it too! My images are just free clip art, although I'm sure some talented felter could make the cutest flannel set.
Five snuggly hedgehogs curled tight in a ball
(Make a fist)
Prickly and tickley one and all.
(Tickle child)
The sun came out to warm up their backs.
(Rub the child's back)
And woke up one and went out for a snack.
(Hold up 1 finger)
He sniffed at the tulip.
(Tap child's nose)
He nibbled on the rose.
(Tap child's mouth)
But the tricky dandelion tickled his nose!
(Tickle their nose)
Aaaaa-choo!
(Mime a large sneeze)
And away he rolls!
(Roll hands)
Five snuggly hedgehogs curled tight in a ball
(Make a fist)
Prickly and tickley one and all.
(Tickle child)
The sun came out to warm up their backs.
(Rub the child's back)
And woke up one and went out for a snack.
(Hold up 1 finger)
He sniffed at the tulip.
(Tap child's nose)
He nibbled on the rose.
(Tap child's mouth)
But the tricky dandelion tickled his nose!
(Tickle their nose)
Aaaaa-choo!
(Mime a large sneeze)
And away he rolls!
(Roll hands)
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