Singing Games Activity Book - Hop Little Rabbits

The "Hop Little Rabbits" activity from the Singing Games Activity Book is a delightful and engaging musical game for children. It begins with the children curled up on the floor, scattered around the room, as they pretend to be little rabbits asleep. The song's lyrics, "See the little rabbits sleeping till it's nearly noon, shall we try and wake them with a merry tune," set the scene for a calm start. The melody is structured in a simple and repetitive manner, making it easy for the children to learn and follow along. As the song progresses, the lyrics "Oh how still, are they ill? Wake up soon!" cue the children to prepare for action.

At the command "Wake up soon!" all the children leap up, transforming from sleeping rabbits into lively ones. They then hop around the room to the tune of "Hop little rabbits, hop, hop, hop; hop little rabbits, hop, hop, hop; hop little rabbits hop and stop!" The game incorporates movement and music, encouraging the children to listen carefully and react to the lyrics. When the song reaches the word "stop," the children freeze in place. This is followed by a moment of creativity where a child gets to choose the next animal they will all imitate, such as fishes swimming, horses trotting, kangaroos jumping, or elephants stamping. This variation keeps the activity fresh and exciting, allowing children to explore different movements and rhythms while enjoying the interactive song.