Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Merry Clock Chime Nap Rhyme A
“Tick-tock, slow the play.” The actual engine is notice → slow → choose → settle. Aralynn notices the play pace; Kaydence helps choose the next quieter action. The child may choose a kind step—sit and listen—or a silly step—whisper “tippy-tock.” Sleep is never required.
Rhyme
Merry Clock Chime Nap
Flower fence—spin, spin, play;
Aralynn said, “Let’s slow our day.”
Kaydence tapped, “Tick-tock, two.”
Warm breeze whispered, “Slower will do.”
Reading stump—sway, then stop;
Hands rest softly after the hop.
“Sit and listen?” “Yes, we may.”
Tick-tock, slow the play.
Mailbox path—what shall we choose?
Hush one hum or rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Tippy-tock!”
Then hear one breeze beside the clock.
Carlisle creek in make-believe blue;
Cloud-chimes chimed a quiet “coo.”
Tick-tock, slow the play;
Rest can come—or wait today.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with two tick-tock taps, a slower sway, a quiet choice, and an optional silly whisper.
Estimated spoken length: About 45–60 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Tick-tock: tap knees twice or watch.
- Slow: change a fast motion into one gentle sway.
- Stop: rest hands or become still for one beat.
- Choose: sit and listen, hum quietly, rest feet, or simply watch.
- Silly choice: whisper or mouth “tippy-tock.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. Settling means reducing pace and stimulation; sleep, silence, closed eyes, and stillness are never required.