Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Tiny Watering Can Jingle 098
“Quiet words can guide the way.” The actual engine is notice task → ask softly → friend listens → friend repeats accurately → task rests safely → acknowledge contribution → choose. Brandon owns the quiet request; Aleea owns the listening and repeat.
Rhyme
Tiny Watering Can Jingle
Mud-pie table—listen near;
One empty play can rested here.
Brandon said, “Please move it back.”
Aleea listened to his ask.
Ribbon fence—soft words stay clear;
Aleea said, “Move it back here.”
The empty can stayed on dry ground;
Brandon’s quiet words were found.
Sunny hollow—what shall we choose?
Say it softly, rest our shoes—
Or whisper silly, “Drip-drop-day!”
Then let small voices lead the way.
Pretend raindrops in make-believe play
Tapped tiny rhythms through the day.
Quiet words can guide the way;
Listening helps us hear what friends say.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken or lightly chanted with one quiet request, one matching repeat, a listening pause, and one tiny choice.
Estimated spoken length: About 45–60 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Quiet request: speak, sign, gesture, point, or use another communication method.
- Listen: use attentive posture, calm presence, or quiet focus; eye contact is not required.
- Repeat: echo the exact request, paraphrase it clearly, or listen.
- Choose: speak softly, rest, or whisper “drip-drop-day.”
- Participation may be spoken, signed, gestured, seated, moving, or watched. No one must become louder, repeat on demand, touch the can, or make eye contact. A trusted grown-up confirms that any real outdoor item is safe to handle.