This is a much loved story and song we read and sing together at kindergarten.
Here is a link to the story so you can enjoy it it home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ee7Tj8qZo Text: Adams, P (ill.) 1973, There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, Child’s Play (International) Ltd, Purton, Wilts, England.
Activities to Enjoy Together
Step 1. If you have this book at home, encourage your child/children to predict what the story is about from the cover. If not use the suggested video link above and watch the story together.
Step 2. Read/watch the story and encourage your child/children to join in.
Step 3. Invite your child/children to recall the characters in the story.
Step 4. Here are some questions to ask your child/children about the story.
1. Show me the first creature that the old lady swallowed.
2. What creatures did the old lady swallow?
3. Which animal makes this noise: moo/bark/buzz?
4. I wonder if this story could really happen? Why/Why not?
Encourage your child/children to retell the story making the characters with playdough or to act it out. We love to dramatize and act out stories at kindergarten!
Discussion
Talk about the foods that people like to eat and discuss your child/children’s favourite foods, likes and dislikes.
Invite your child/ children to paint or draw a picture of themselves and talk about the foods that they like to eat. Write their comments below their painting or drawing to model writing for a purpose.
Try using the funny variation for "There was an old lady who swallowed a fly'
when your child/children are having a fruit snack.
There was an old lady
There was an old lady who swallowed some fruit
It tasted so good, it made her feel beaut,
She swallowed a berry that was not a cherry
Raspberry, strawberry, but NOT a cherry.
There was an old lady who swallowed a pear
That pear though delicious, but NOT a square,
There was an old lady who swallowed a plum
Oh boy, that plum was surely NOT yum,
There was an old lady who swallowed a seed
Oh my, look now, she’s growing a weed!
Enjoy this funny rhyme, encouraging your child to recognize similar sounds.
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