This rhyme teaches children about Australian animals building phonological awareness. The actions will help strengthen muscles and develop motor skills.
Lyrics:
(sung to the tune of Frere Jacques)
Baby koala; Baby koala;
Cockatoo; Cockatoo;
Wallabies and wombats; Wallabies and wombats;
Kangaroo; Kangaroo.
Crabs and seashells; Crabs and seashells;
Great white shark; Great white shark;
Octopus and penguins; Octopus and penguins;
Dolphins too; Dolphins too.
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