National Childminding Week song lyrics
Ode to Childminders
Words by Piccolomusic, sung to the traditional
tune ‘Coming round the Mountain’
Mum and Dad [or ‘our
grownups’] are off to work but we’re OK
‘Cos our Childminder is
there throughout the day
We’ll be playing, singing,
talking,
Exploring while we’re
walking
Before and after school or
holiday
Chorus:
Singing aye aye yippee
dippee do
Wiping noses, messy
hands and faces too
Building bridges,
making models
Tickling tummies,
giving cuddles
There is nothing that
a childminder can’t do
We will walk to school to
start our busy day
We’ll be splashing in the
puddles on the way
We’ll be waving at the
gate
Then we must hurry, can’t
be late -
For the Drop In where we
like to Stay and Play
On a Friday it’s the
toddler group at ten
Dressing up and making
gloop with all our friends
We read some books at
story time,
We sing some songs and
learn to sign
Then it’s lunch before our
nap.....and school again.
Chorus
They are keeping children
happy everywhere
Giving them the confidence
to learn and share
Oh there’s no one could be
kinder
Than a special
childminder
Understanding needs of
children in their care
Chorus
About the song
The National Childminding Week song has been
written by Piccolomusic to a traditional tune so every
childminder can sing along from the start!
If you want to learn some extra words and
countermelodies, have a look at
Piccolo’s website. Famous for their award wining original
songs, catchy new tunes and CDs, Abi Cotton and Anna Scantlebury
are Piccolomusic.co.uk. Recently nominated in the 2010
WhatsonforLittleOnes awards for best musical activity leaders and
best local activity group, their strength is inspiring even the
most reluctant to sing and take part in their lively sessions or
training workshops.