Hello, young learners! Welcome to our bouncy music classroom. Today we have a sticky, stretchy song. We explore the chewing on my bubblegum song. This rhyme makes everyone want to chew and pop.
The song tells about chewing bubblegum and blowing bubbles. The gum gets stuck in funny places. On toes, on nose, everywhere it goes. Children love the silly words and actions.
Let us get our imaginary gum. Let us chew and blow bubbles. We will learn the words and have fun. The bubblegum song is waiting for us.
What is the Rhyme? The chewing on my bubblegum song is a playful children's rhyme. It is also a movement song. Children act out chewing gum and getting it stuck in different places.
The song has many versions. Some call it "Bubblegum" or "I'm Chewing on Bubblegum." The words change but the fun stays the same. Children love the silly idea of gum stuck on their nose.
Teachers use this song for brain breaks. Children stand up and move. They pretend to chew and blow bubbles. They touch body parts where the gum gets stuck. It gets everyone laughing and moving.
The song also teaches body parts. Toes, nose, knees, and more. Children learn these words while having fun. The repetition helps them remember.
The Lyrics of Nursery Rhymes Let us read the chewing on my bubblegum song lyrics together. Here is a common version.
I'm chewing on my bubblegum, my bubblegum, my bubblegum, I'm chewing on my bubblegum, pop, pop, pop!
I'm blowing up my bubblegum, my bubblegum, my bubblegum, I'm blowing up my bubblegum, pop, pop, pop!
I stuck it on my little toe, my little toe, my little toe, I stuck it on my little toe, pop, pop, pop!
I stuck it on my little nose, my little nose, my little nose, I stuck it on my little nose, pop, pop, pop!
I stuck it on my little knee, my little knee, my little knee, I stuck it on my little knee, pop, pop, pop!
I stuck it on my little head, my little head, my little head, I stuck it on my little head, pop, pop, pop!
Each verse can go on with different body parts. Elbows, ears, chin, back. The possibilities are endless. Children can suggest where to stick the gum next.
Vocabulary Learning The chewing on my bubblegum song teaches many useful words. Let us look at each important word.
Chewing: This means using teeth to break food into smaller pieces. We chew gum to make it soft. Chewing is a constant motion.
Bubblegum: This is a special kind of gum. You can blow bubbles with it. It comes in many colors and flavors. Pink is the most common color.
Blowing up: This means making something bigger with air. For bubblegum, you blow air into it to make a bubble. The bubble gets bigger and bigger.
Pop: This is the sound a bubble makes when it breaks. Pop! The bubble bursts. Pop is a sound word or onomatopoeia.
Stuck: This means attached and not moving. When gum sticks to something, it is hard to remove. The gum stuck on the toe means it is attached there.
Little: This word means small in size. Little toe is the smallest toe. Little nose is a small nose. Little describes the size.
Toe: Toes are the parts at the end of feet. People have ten toes. The little toe is the smallest one on the outside.
Nose: The nose is on the face. People use it to smell and breathe. Sticking gum on the nose is very silly.
Knee: The knee is the joint in the middle of the leg. It bends when walking. Gum on the knee would be funny.
Head: The head is the top part of the body. Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are on the head. Gum in hair would be a mess.
Phonics Points Now let us practice some sounds from the chewing on my bubblegum song. Phonics helps us read and say words correctly.
Listen to the beginning of "chewing." It starts with the "ch" sound. Say "ch-ch-ch." It is like saying "t" then "sh" quickly. Now say "chewing." Feel your tongue move.
Listen to the "b" sound in "bubblegum." Press your lips together. Let air build. Pop them open. Say "b-b-b." Now say "bubble." The "b" sound is at the beginning.
Listen to the "g" sound in "gum." This sound comes from the back of the throat. Say "g-g-g." Now say "gum." Feel the sound stop.
Listen to the "p" sound in "pop." Press your lips together. Let air build. Pop them open quickly. Say "p-p-p." Now say "pop." The sound explodes out.
Listen to the "st" sound in "stuck." Say "s-s-s." Then quickly add "t-t-t." Say "st-st-st." Now say "stuck." Feel the two sounds together.
Grammar Patterns The chewing on my bubblegum song teaches us some useful grammar. Grammar is how we put words together in sentences.
We see the present continuous tense. "I'm chewing" means I am chewing right now. This shows action in progress. "I'm blowing" means the action is happening at this moment.
We see repetition for emphasis and rhythm. "My bubblegum, my bubblegum, my bubblegum" repeats three times. This makes the song bouncy and easy to remember.
We see the past tense in "I stuck." "Stuck" is the past of stick. The action happened already. The gum is now attached to the body part.
We see prepositions of place. "On my little toe" tells us where the gum went. Prepositions like on show location. This teaches children to describe where things are.
We see the possessive "my" throughout. My bubblegum, my toe, my nose. This shows ownership. The gum belongs to the singer.
Learning Activities Let us do some fun activities with the chewing on my bubblegum song. These help us remember the words and enjoy the music.
Activity 1: Bubblegum Chewing Motions Teach the motions for the song. For "chewing," move mouth like chewing. For "blowing up," pretend to blow a bubble with hands getting bigger. For "pop," clap hands together. For each body part, point to that part.
Activity 2: Bubblegum Craft Give children pink play dough or clay. They shape it into bubblegum balls. They can flatten it to look like chewed gum. Use it to act out sticking on different body parts.
Activity 3: Body Part Pointing Sing the song and point to each body part. Toes, nose, knees, head. Add more body parts. Ears, elbows, chin, back. This teaches body vocabulary.
Activity 4: Real Bubblegum Fun If allowed, give each child a piece of bubblegum. Practice chewing and blowing bubbles. Talk about the experience in English. "My bubble popped!" "The gum is sticky."
Printable Materials We can make printable materials for the chewing on my bubblegum song. These are sheets to print at home or in class.
Lyric Sheet Print all the words of the song on one page. Use large, clear letters. Add drawings of bubblegum bubbles and body parts. Children follow along while singing.
Coloring Page Draw a simple picture of a child with bubblegum stuck on different body parts. Gum on toe, nose, knee, head. Children color the picture. Below, write the words "bubblegum" and "pop" for tracing.
Body Part Match Make cards with pictures of body parts. Toe, nose, knee, head, ear, elbow. Make another set with the words. Children match pictures to words.
Bubblegum Counting Sheet Draw several bubbles with numbers on them. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. On another sheet, draw the same number of gum balls next to each number. Children match the bubbles to the correct gum ball groups.
Word Cards Print cards with words from the song. Chewing, bubblegum, blowing, pop, stuck, toe, nose, knee, head. On the back, draw simple pictures. Practice matching words to pictures.
Educational Games Games make learning with the chewing on my bubblegum song even more fun. Here are some games to play.
Game 1: Bubblegum Freeze Play the song. Children dance and pretend to chew gum. When the music stops, they freeze like statues. The last to freeze sits down. Continue until one winner remains.
Game 2: Stuck on You Give each child a small sticky note. They are the bubblegum. Play the song. When the song says "I stuck it on my little toe," children stick their note on their toe. Continue with different body parts.
Game 3: Bubblegum Relay Divide into teams. Place a basket of pretend gum balls at one end. Players run, get a gum ball, and stick it on the correct body part called out. "Stick it on your nose!" First team to finish wins.
Game 4: Body Part Bingo Make bingo cards with body part pictures. Toe, nose, knee, head, ear, elbow. Call out the body parts. Players cover the matching picture. First to cover a row shouts "Bubblegum!"
Game 5: What's Missing? Place several body part cards on a tray. Toe, nose, knee, head, ear. Let children look for one minute. Cover and remove one. Uncover and ask what is missing. This builds memory.
Game 6: Bubblegum Bubble Contest If using real gum, see who can blow the biggest bubble. Measure and compare. Use words like big, bigger, biggest. This builds comparative language.
Game 7: Sticky Situation Game Call out a body part. Children pretend they have gum stuck there. They walk around trying to remove it. This builds imagination and body awareness.
Game 8: Memory Match Make pairs of cards. One card has a body part word. One card has a picture of that body part. Players match words to pictures.
Game 9: Bubblegum Song Puzzle Print the lyrics and cut them into separate lines. Mix up the lines. Children put them in the correct order of the song. This builds reading and sequencing skills.
Game 10: Create a New Verse Encourage children to make their own verse with a new body part. "I stuck it on my little ear, my little ear, my little ear..." This builds creativity and language skills.
Game 11: Bubblegum Toss Draw a face on a large box with a mouth opening. Children toss pretend gum balls into the mouth. Count how many go in. This builds motor skills and counting.
Game 12: Simon Says with Bubblegum Play Simon Says using bubblegum actions. Simon says chew bubblegum. Simon says blow a bubble. Simon says stick gum on your nose. This builds listening and following directions.
Game 13: Bubblegum Art Give children pink paper circles. They draw faces on them to make bubblegum buddies. They can stick them on drawings of themselves on different body parts.
Game 14: Rhyming Word Match Find words from the song that rhyme. Gum and bum rhyme but not in song. Toe and blow rhyme. Nose and toes almost rhyme. Find rhyming pairs and make cards.
Game 15: Bubblegum Counting Give children a pile of pink pom-poms as gum balls. Count them. Then take some away. How many left? This combines math with the song theme.
Game 16: Pass the Gum Sit in a circle with a small ball of pink play dough as gum. Play the song. Pass the gum around. Stop the music. The child holding the gum must say a word from the song.
Game 17: Bubblegum Smell Game If using real gum, have children smell different flavors. Mint, fruit, bubblegum. Blindfold and guess the flavor. This builds sensory skills.
Game 18: Bubblegum Stretch Give each child a piece of real or pretend gum. They stretch it as far as they can without breaking. Measure the stretch. This builds motor skills.
Game 19: Body Part Song Sing the bubblegum song but add new body parts each time. Let children choose where to stick the gum next. This keeps the song fresh and engaging.
Game 20: Bubblegum Story Time Make up a story about a piece of bubblegum. Where did it come from? Where did it go? What happened when it got stuck? Children add ideas to the story.
The chewing on my bubblegum song brings laughter and movement to learning. Children chew and blow imaginary bubbles. They learn body parts in a fun way. They practice present tense and prepositions.
Every time children sing this song, they move their bodies and use their voices. They learn new words like stuck and pop. They create new verses with their own ideas.
The bubblegum might get sticky. It might get stuck on toes and noses. But the learning sticks too. Children remember the words because the song is so much fun.
Keep chewing and blowing. Keep sticking and popping. English learning is sweet like bubblegum. Happy singing, everyone