This Old Man Nursery Rhyme
This old man, he played one, He played knick-knack on my thumb. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. This wasn't your typical old man, with a beard as white as snow. This old man, named Jasper, had a twinkle in his eye and a youthful glow. He wasn't one to sit by the fire, rocking in a chair, Jasper preferred adventures, with a mischievous, playful flair. One sunny morning, he gathered the neighborhood children in a huddle, Eyes sparkling with excitement, a mischievous little chuckle. "Today," he declared, with a flourish of his cane, "We're not playing the usual, this rhyme will be rearranged!" The children, curious and eager, giggled with delight, As Jasper started the song, with a mischievous, twinkling light. "This old man," he sang, "he planted one seed, He planted a sunflower, tall as can be!" The children, mimicking his actions, pretended to plant with glee, Jasper continued the song, with a booming melody. "This old man," he sang, "he watered it twice, With a sprinkle and a hose, under the warm morning light!" The children followed suit, watering their imaginary flowers in the air, Jasper's voice boomed again, with a playful, mischievous flair. "This old man," he sang, "he watched it grow tall, Taller than the houses, visible to all!" The children stretched their arms high, pretending to reach for the giant sunflower, Their laughter filled the air, a joyful, carefree power. "This old man," Jasper sang, his voice filled with glee, "He shared all the seeds, for a garden you see!" The children pretended to scatter seeds, their faces bright with delight, Jasper had transformed the old rhyme, into a game both playful and light. From then on, whenever they played, the children all knew, The old rhyme could be twisted, for adventures brand new!
About This Old Man
This Old Man Nursery Rhyme Themes & Lessons
Be Creative with Fun: You can take something old and make it new and exciting. Just like Jasper changed the rhyme into a game, you can use your imagination to create fun and new activities.
Enjoy Playing with Others: Playing games with friends can be a lot of fun. It’s great to share activities and adventures with others, and everyone can have a good time together.
Explore and Learn: Trying new things, like planting seeds or pretending to be gardeners, can be a fun way to learn. Don’t be afraid to explore new ideas and see what you can discover!
This Old Man Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
This old man, he played one,
He played knick-knack on my thumb.
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give a dog a bone.
This old man came rolling home.