Simple rhyme and hexatonic song useful for Early Years, Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, in a step by step progressive curriculum similar to the Kodaly Approach. Good rhyme/song to prepare, present and/or practice the different stages of learning beat and rhythm (quavers and crotchet / ta and titi). Resource includes suggested games for younger students and worksheets for developing musicianship and reading skills as students progress and learn. Rhyme can be used with EY’s and the song can be used as a simple round when singing skills have been appropriately developed in KS1 to develop harmony skills. The song is about toys and teddies lying round the house and the children are told to tidy up. This secular song which could be used throughout the year, or would be seasonally appropriate in association with Christmas or the New Year return to school. Contents: Song features Rhyme lyrics Suggested Games Song and audio links Beat flash card Rhythm flash card Pitch stick notation Song Features: Meter: Simple Time Signature: 4/4 Rhythm: crotchets and quavers or ti ti ta Tonality: Hexatonic Tone set: d r m f s l d’ CSP: D Ink friendly printer copy included.