Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Cozy Teacup Rhyme 050
“Two hands, slow steps, set it down.” The actual engine is notice → hold carefully → walk slowly → set down → wait → choose. Kaydence carries the empty cup with both hands; Alice watches the clear route and later waits beside the completed placement.
Rhyme
Cozy Teacup Rhyme
Orchard path—clap, clap, see;
One empty teacup waited neatly.
Kaydence held it with both hands;
Alice watched where they would stand.
Pond edge—slow steps, one by one;
Careful carrying can be done.
Kaydence set the teacup down;
Both kept waiting, safe and sound.
Old oak branch—what shall we choose?
Say “All set,” or rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Teacup-tap!”
Then wait before the next pretend step.
Harvest-table sounds in make-believe play
Sent tiny cup-claps through the day.
Two hands, slow steps, set it down;
Patient hands can wait around.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with two clap taps, a slow-carry mime, one set-down pause, and one tiny choice.
Estimated spoken length: About 45–60 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Clap: tap knees twice or watch.
- Hold carefully: mime holding one light cup with two hands.
- Walk slowly: take one small step, tap once, or watch.
- Set down: mime placing the cup on a stable surface, then relax hands.
- Wait: rest hands for one comfortable beat.
- Choose: say “All set,” rest, or whisper “teacup-tap.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. A trusted grown-up handles real hot drinks, breakable cups, filling, pouring, and serving; the story cup remains empty.