Rhyming Words and Vocabulary Builders using the song ‘I’ve Got a Loose Tooth in My Head’

This is a fun song to sing and act out and includes suggested CHOREOGRAPHY. Extended learning includes teaching about south and north on a map. 

The class could have a discussion about vegetables after singing about corn on the cob. There are several instrumental SOUND EFFECTS to listen for.

The concept of STEADY BEAT can be introduced using different clapping patterns in time to the STEADY BEAT of I’ve Got a Loose Tooth in My Head.

Talking about a loose tooth might also include a discussion about dental hygiene.

Workbook Exercises:

• ‘I’ve Got a Loose Tooth in My Head’ Coloring Page – This a drawing of a child with a string tied to a tooth and wondering if he should pull on the string to make his loose tooth come out. The reward would be being able to eat the delicious-looking ear of corn on the plate in front of him.

• Color the Vegetables – Read and follow the instructions to color the vegetables the correct color.

• Can You Match the Rhyming Words? The words in Column One are from the lyrics of I’ve Got a Loose Tooth in My Head. Look in Column Three to find a word that rhymes with each of the words in Column One. When you find the rhyming word in Column Three, write it in Column Two so that it is next to the correct Column One word. (Answer key is provided.)

• Can You Match the Vegetables? – Draw a line to connect the vegetable name to its picture. Cross out your least favorite vegetable.

• Write Your Own Story – Do you remember your first loose tooth? There are four prompts to guide the structure of the writing: Tell how old you were, Describe how the loose tooth felt in your mouth, Where were you when the tooth fell out? and How did it feel when you tooth finally came out?

It’s FUN for classroom teachers, music educators, homeschoolers and students!

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Grade Level:  Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd