Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Merry Muffin Rhyme 043
“Look, choose one, thank the helper.” The actual engine is notice → compare two → choose one → thank → respond → choose. Callen holds one plain tray with two small muffins; Alice chooses the berry-topped muffin and thanks him.
Rhyme
Merry Muffin Rhyme
Cobb Farm orchard—tap, tap, see;
Two small muffins waited neatly.
Callen held the tray down low;
Alice looked, then chose one slow.
Creek bridge—berry top or plain?
Tiny drizzle tapped again.
Alice chose the berry one;
“Thank you, Callen—choice is done.”
Pasture fence—what shall we say?
“Thanks for helping,” on our way—
Or whisper silly, “Muffin-wiggle!”
Then let one cozy giggle jiggle.
Wiggle hellos in make-believe play
Bounced little muffin sounds through the day.
Look, choose one, thank the helper;
Kind choices fit our morning weather.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with two muffin taps, one comparison pause, and one kind-or-silly choice.
Estimated spoken length: About 45–60 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Notice: point, use eye direction, gesture, or watch.
- Compare: hold up two fingers or indicate two options.
- Choose: say, sign, gesture, or point to berry-topped or plain.
- Thank: say, sign, nod, gesture, or listen; gratitude may be quiet or delayed.
- Silly choice: whisper “muffin-wiggle.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. A trusted grown-up handles real food safety, allergies, portions, and serving; no tasting or handoff is required.