Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Friendly Honey Jar Chant 080
“Two helpers, slow steps, set it down.” The actual engine is notice → agree to share carry → carry together → set down together → wait → choose. Kaydence holds one side of the sealed pretend jar; Alice holds the other; both set it down on the dry low crate.
Rhyme
Friendly Honey Jar Chant
Orchard path—clap, clap, see;
One sealed honey jar waited neatly.
Kaydence held one side with care;
Alice held the other there.
Pond edge—slow steps, one by one;
Shared careful carrying can be done.
Both set the jar on the crate;
Both rested hands and chose to wait.
Old oak branch—what shall we choose?
Say “All set,” or rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Honey-tap!”
Then wait before the next pretend step.
Jar-tap claps in make-believe play
Sent tiny harvest sounds through the day.
Two helpers, slow steps, set it down;
Patient hands can rest 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.
- Carry together: mime holding one light object between two helpers.
- Set down: mime one shared set-down, then relax hands.
- Wait: rest hands for one comfortable beat.
- Choose: say “All set,” rest, or whisper “honey-tap.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watching. A trusted grown-up handles real honey, glass jars, allergies, opening, serving, and tasting; the story jar remains sealed and pretend.