The Poem: Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
This is a simple rhyme often used with young children, especially as a part of bedtime routines. It involves actions that children can easily mimic.
Breakdown of Actions:
- Turn around!: Children are instructed to spin in a circle.
- Touch the ground!: Children are told to bend down and touch the floor.
- Climb the stairs!: This action can be mimed by lifting knees as if walking upstairs.
- Say your prayers!: Children often clasp their hands together as if praying.
- Turn off the lights!: Mimed by reaching up and pretending to flick a light switch.
- Say goodnight!: A concluding action, often involving waving.
The rhyme is structured repetitively with the phrase "Teddy bear, teddy bear," making it easy for children to learn and remember.
The text also contains the phrase "(Goodnight and Goodbye)" which reinforces the bedtime theme. The number "66" and the text "Extra Unit" appear to be page or section indicators.