Sing
this sweet little song to a baby in your arms or with a group of
toddlers or preschoolers. Ask older children for ideas for
additional verses.
You can also place animal shapes on a felt board,
or hand out a different animal to each child who can place it on
the board as you sing. The simple chorus allows children to sing
along as the song becomes chant-like.
I Saw
A Little Doggie
I saw a little doggie smiling at
me
Sittin’ in the grass just as happy as can be
And he said, “Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff”
I saw a little kitty cat smiling
at me
Sittin’ on the rug as happy as can be
And she said, “Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow”
I saw a little birdie smiling at
me
Sittin’ on a branch just as happy as can be
And he said, “Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet.”
I saw my grandpa smiling at me
Sittin’ in his rocking chair as happy as can be
And he said, “Honey, I love you
And I said, “Grandpa I love you too.”