Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs
Tiptoe Friendship Bench Song 034
Song promise: Lex and Brandon show that joining can begin with one clear question and a real choice about how to take part.
The part everyone joins: “May I join? Pick a way that fits.”
Lyrics
Lex hears fading raindrops patter.
Brandon hears a puddle plip.
Lex asks, “Want to make a rhythm?”
Brandon says, “I’ll watch a bit.”
May I join? Pick a way that fits.
Tap one beat or watch a bit.
Ask, then listen for the choice.
Join with motion, sound, or voice.
By the garden shed, Lex taps twice
on one dry wooden stepping board.
Brandon listens, then taps once.
Lex leaves space to hear one more.
May I join? Pick a way that fits.
Tap one beat or watch a bit.
Ask, then listen for the choice.
Join with motion, sound, or voice.
Puddle rings wear wobbly bonnets.
Maple leaves pretend to clap.
Make-believe raindrop shoes go tiptoe
while the breeze keeps up the beat.
At the listening stump, Lex asks him,
“Want to add one tap with me?”
Brandon taps the board beside her.
Both leave room for tap number three.
May I join? Pick a way that fits.
Tap one beat or watch a bit.
Ask, then listen for the choice.
Join with motion, sound, or voice.
Joining Tag
Join right now or join in later.
Watch, then choose, or simply stay.
Friendly games can hold some space
for each person’s chosen way.
About This Song
Age lane: S5 — Mixed-Age Family Songs, with a short choice-based chorus for young children and clear social turn-taking for older listeners and caregivers.
Theme: Website freebie song for Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs; help families practice joining an activity through looking, asking, and choosing a comfortable way to take part.
Energy: Silly, friendly, and rain-cozy; 57°F with soft rain nearby, fading sprinkles, and a puddle-pat wind.
Estimated duration: Approximately 2–3 minutes.
Participation: Hear the real-world rhythm, sing the invitation together, then repeat one helpful joining action as a chorus. Children may tiptoe or sit, tap or gesture, join now or wait.
Ways to Join In
- On “May I join?” sing, speak, sign, gesture, or use a picture cue.
- On “pick a way,” choose tapping, watching, humming, moving, or waiting.
- For the three-beat game, Lex taps twice, Brandon taps once, and everyone pauses before any next round.
- Children may join now, join later, watch, or decline without explanation.