Ring Around the Rosie
Ring Around the Rosie
Objective: To support gross motor development, coordination, balance and social skills, moving together in a circle, practicing timing and following song cues.
Directions: As you sing the song, do movements based on child's ability level.
Song:
"Ring around the rosie,
a pocket full of posies,
ashes, ashes,
we all fall down!"
Motions:
- "Ring around - ashes" – hold hands and walk in a circle.
- "We all fall down" – jump up or gently fall to the ground.
Modification Chart
| Level | Modification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 0-1 year old | Place baby on lap and bounce along to the lyrics. At "we all fall down" open your legs to make a mini fall, gently dropping baby between the legs and back up. | Rhythm, Early Learning |
| 🟣 1-2 year old | Move their body part you call out for them. Encourage imitation of simple movements, such as falling down. | Imitation, Listen/Attention |
| 🟢 2-3 year old | Walk in a circle with peers holding hands and crouch down at the end. | Independence, Teamwork |
| 🟠 3-4 year old | Move in a faster circle while staying balanced and practice controlled "falling" gently. | Timing, Movement Control |
| 🔴 4-5 year old | Try various types of movement: tiptoe, skip, hop, gallop, as you go in a circle. Try to crouch down all together at the same time. | Agility, Spatial Awareness |