Sunday, July 31, 2011

Gummy Bears


Someone wanted more information about “The Gummy Bears.”  First, cut 5 bears out of construction paper (red, orange, green, yellow, and purple).  Cut five pennies out of orange construction paper or fun foam.  Choose five children to come to the front of the room and hold the bears.  Pass out pennies to five other children.  Invite the rest of the class to hold up five fingers as you sing this song to the tune of “Five Little Ducks.”  (It’s on my CD IS EVERYBODY HAPPY?)

Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Five little gummy bears smiling at me.
Along came (child’s name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the green one and took it away.

Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Four little gummy bears smiling at me.
Along came (child's name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the purple one and took it away.

Continue singing as children buy the other colors.

Adaptations:  Change the number of bears in the song.
Use nickels, dimes, or quarters.
Pumpkins, valentines, and other seasonal items can be used in place of the bears.