Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Happy Pinecone Rhyme 052
“Notice one, stop, wait here.” The actual engine is notice → name one object → choose safe spot → stop → wait for grown-up cue → choose. Emmitt notices the pinecone; Aralynn names the agreed waiting place; both remain still and leave the route clear.
Rhyme
Happy Pinecone Rhyme
Blueberry row—look, then see;
One brown pinecone by Emmitt’s knee.
Emmitt whispered, “Cone down low.”
Aralynn said, “Stop before we go.”
Mossy log—stand right here;
Both kept still as leaves drew near.
Trusted grown-up watched the way;
Clear path waited through the gray.
Lantern post—what shall we choose?
Say “We can wait,” or rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Ding-dong-cone!”
Then move when our grown-up says to go.
Pinecone chimes in make-believe play
Sent tiny ding-dongs through the gray.
Notice one, stop, wait here;
Safe waiting leaves the pathway clear.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with two pinecone taps, one freeze beat, 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.
- Stop: rest hands and feet for one comfortable beat.
- Keep clear: indicate open walking space with one hand.
- Wait: choose a quiet action while listening for the trusted grown-up.
- Choose: say “We can wait,” rest, or whisper “ding-dong-cone.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. Children do not pick up the pinecone or decide independently when to move; the trusted grown-up gives the real cue.