Welcome to Silkysteps - Early years printables, ideas and resources for Children's play.
Latest Posts from our Forum...
help plz with k3d203 NVQ 3 CCLD
hi NVQ 3 CCLD
Children In Need The Lounge
Acas's free online eLearning courses People Partnerships Staffing
Children?s Minister launches action plan to address children?s rights Early Years News
Wales leads the way in helping make children's rights a reality Early Years News
chronic illnesses? NVQ 3 CCLD
Improving the attainment of looked after children in primary schools: Guidance for sc Early Years News
Improving the attainment of looked after children in secondary schools: Guidance for Early Years News
Children, Schools and Families Bill Early Years News
Labelled with ICRA
You are here:  Home  >   Meet the Family  >  Errol Eagle  >  Number Rhymes  >  5 Cackling Witches
Family Articles

5 Cackling Witches

5 little, 4 little, 3 little ... use Number rhymes in your Preschool planning ..

5 Cackling Witches

 

Download the PDF - colour

Download the PDF - B&W


 
5 Cackling witches gathered round a bowl
hocus pocus crocus spell
along came…………… (child’s name)
with a big wooden spoon
stirred the fizzy mixture
and wished for a …………………….?
 

 Sung to '5 currant buns tune'.

 
 
This is a great number rhyme that can be used as an interactive role play resource as well as a number line & folder game.
 
Use the last sentence to extend the rhyme into another game. Let the children say anything that they think they'd like to wish for.
For older children see if they can find a word wish that rhymes ..