Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Tiny Puddleboat Chant 078
“Look where it reached—one small change.” The actual engine is notice result → compare with prior marker → name small growth → pause → choose. Austin notices the new stopping place; Spencer compares it with the earlier chalk mark and names the progress.
Rhyme
Tiny Puddleboat Chant
Old stump school—bounce, then see;
One pretend boat slid gently.
Austin watched where it came to rest;
Spencer checked the chalk mark next.
Pond stones—look where it stayed;
Past yesterday’s short mark it made.
Austin said, “It went farther.”
Spencer said, “One small change there.”
Riverside bend—what shall we choose?
Say “It grew,” or rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Puddleboat-pop!”
Then let the little distance stop.
Bounce-path boats in make-believe play
Sent tiny ripples through the day.
Look where it reached—one small change;
Gentle cheers can notice range.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with two bounce taps, one comparison pause, and one tiny choice.
Estimated spoken length: About 45–60 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Notice: point, use eye direction, gesture, or watch.
- Compare: look from the fixed mark to the resting boat.
- Name growth: say, sign, or gesture “a little farther.”
- Pause: rest hands for one comfortable beat.
- Choose: say “It grew,” rest, or whisper “puddleboat-pop.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. A trusted grown-up handles real chalk and sliding toys; no water, throwing, racing, or repeated launching is required.