A great song for group play!

This song is an oldy but goody. You can even use a parachute for some added fun, by allowing each child to hold onto a handle on the parachute and go 'round and 'round while singing the song!

Step-by-Step:
(Children hold hands and dance around in a circle)

Ring around the rosies
A pocket full of posies;
Ashes, ashes
All stand still.
(Children hold still)

The King has sent his daughter,
To fetch a pail of water;
(Children hold hands and dance around in a circle)
Ashes, ashes
All fall down.
(Children fall to the floor)

The bird upon the steeple,
Sits high above the people;
(Children hold hands and dance around in a circle)
Ashes, ashes
All kneel down.
(Children kneel)

The wedding bells are ringing,
The boys and girls are singing;
(Children hold hands and dance around in a circle)
Ashes, ashes,
All fall down.
(Children fall to the floor)