I'm a Little Teapot Song and Activity Ideas

How many times do you remember singing this song, “I’m a Little Teapot” as a Child? I even remember doing the motions with it and becoming a teapot that tipped over. It’s one of those memories that last a lifetime. But, did you know that this song can be educational, too?

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to find the title of the nursery rhyme.
Students will be able to learn reading from left to right.
Students will be able to orally recite the nursery rhyme.
Students will be able to define and understand rhyming words.
Students will be able to identify the letter T.
Students will be able to state two words that rhyme for the nursery rhyme.

I’m a Little Teapot Lessons and Activities

To get the most out of this song, use the learning objectives and these lessons and activities to teach little ones the basics of reading. Here are a few ideas:

Play a rhyming word match up game using the rhyming words in this song and others.
Talk about the letter T and practice finding it in the song and in other texts. Use these letter T worksheets to drill the concept.
Sing the song then have students sing the song while looking at the words. Have them follow along to help them read it.
Practice reading this song individually to build reading confidence.
Make it fun with this Pour Painting using a teapot.

I’m a Little Teapot Lyrics

I’m a little teapot
Short and stout
Here is my handle
Here is my spout
When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout
Tip me over and pour me out!
I’m a very special teapot
Yes, it’s true
Here’s an example of what I can do
I can turn my handle into a spout
Tip me over and pour me out!