This Little Piggy
This Little Piggy was first time published in 1760 (!) It is known as both a nursery rhyme and a "finger play". Even though this rhyme is very old, it is still very popular among the kids.
See below for suggestions on how to do the "This Little Piggy" fingerplay!
This Little Piggy - Lyrics
This little piggy went to marketThis little piggy stayed at home
This little piggy had roast beef
This little piggy had none
And this little piggy went "Wee, Wee, Wee" all the way home!
Note: "roast beef" can be changes with i.e. biscuits or "bread and jam" (suitable for vegans)
Fingerplay - How To...
You can do the "This Little Piggy" fingerplay like this:
This little piggy went to market - Wiggle your (the kid's) big toe
This little piggy stayed at home - Wiggle your (the kid's) long toe
This little piggy had roast beef - Wiggle your (the kid's) middle toe
This little piggy had none - Wiggle your (the kid's ring toe)
And this little piggy went "Wee, Wee, Wee" all the way home! - Wiggle your (the kid's) "pinky" toe (little toe), and tickle the bottom of your (the kid's) foot.