The farmer in the dell
The farmer in the dell
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The farmer in the dell
The farmer takes a wife
The farmer takes a wife
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The farmer takes a wife
The wife takes a child
The wife takes a child
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The wife takes a child
The child takes a dog
The child takes a dog
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The child takes a dog
The dog takes a cat
The dog takes a cat
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The dog takes a cat
The cat takes a rat
The cat takes a rat
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The cat takes a rat
The rat takes the cheese
The rat takes the cheese
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The rat takes the cheese
The cheese stands alone
The cheese stands alone
Hi-ho, the derry-o
The cheese stands alone
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The Farmer in the Dell is one of the oldest and most popular nursery rhymes around the world. The origins and history of the song began in Germany over 200 years ago.
The song was spread by German immigrants who came to the United States in the 1800s. The rhyme has been translated in different languages like English, French, Romanian or Thai.
See how important everyone is in the rhyme. A farmer needs a wife, child, dog and so on in order to be a productive and happy man. We all need each other to be happy and productive.
Play a game. Kids dance around the farmer. The farmer chooses his wife, the wife chooses a child, and so on. Whoever ends up being the cheese becomes the farmer for the next round.
Think of words and their meaning, then create your own crossword puzzle. Write a definition for each word. You can add picture clues, too!
Create your own quiz. Include a question for each word. Your questions may be true or false, multiple choice or matching.
Use an old magazine and find your words (or the letters that make up your word). Cut it out and glue it on your paper.
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