I Know A Man Called Mr Red (A Rhyme)

A silly nonsense rhyme where the beat is tapped on different parts of the body.

FOCUS AREAS: [reflexes] [crossing the midline] [coordination] [active listening] [low energy] [inhibitory control]

Source: Unknown

One song, many ways:

• This rhyme can be used a great warm up to start the day or to re-centre and reconnect the brain and body after a busy time in a learning environment.
• This can be sped up and/or slowed down, depending on how simple the rhyme is for children to follow along.

Lyrics

[Tapping head] I know a man called Mr Red, he wears a saucepan on his head.

[Tapping shoulders] I know a man called Mr Black, he keeps peanuts in his sack.

[Tapping knees] I know a man called Mr Pink, he fell head first in the sink.

[Stomping feet] I know a man called Mr Blue, he wears white mice in his shoes.

[Rowing hands] I know a man called Mr Brown, he rides tigers into town.

[Hands outstretched] I know a man called Mr Green, the nicest man you've ever seen.

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