This song is part of the happy bedtime repertoire stimulating pleasure in both language and touch. It also teaches “trousers”; shoe is a familiar word, reinforced with touch.  The act of lying down dramatises the lyric “went to bed”. Early dramatic play is learned in this safe group setting.

• A game and tickle activity
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• The musical concepts featured
• Language and speech development opportunities
• A backing track to support your voice singing “live”
• A matching track with a vocal added to assist you in learning how to sing the song live with your children.

Diddle Diddle Dumpling Vocal Preview by Musical Child

Diddle Diddle Dumpling Preview by Musical Child