Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Combing down her hair.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
A crown of pearls to wear.

Do you wish to be a fish
With shiny scales upon your tail?
Or by chance you long to dance
To music sweet on girly feet?

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

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Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Combing down her hair.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
A crown of pearls to wear.

Do you wish to be a fish
With shiny scales upon your tail?
Or by chance you long to dance
To music sweet on girly feet?

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

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1. Keep Watch

Keep those eyes peeled! An innocent, rambunctious child may encourage headfirst dives down the slide, but a watchful parent will have the foresight to prevent incidents before they happen.

2. Inspect Equipment

This is especially important with equipment that may appear weathered or has gone unused for some time. If you spot a potentially hazardous defect, inform your local parks and recreation office. And metal parts can get a bit hot under the midday sun, so a quick feel test may be another smart, preventative action.

Also make sure that your first-aid kit is up-to-date and ready to go before heading out!

3. Dress for Success

Wearing the right outfit at the park can prevent a lot of boo-boos and discomfort. Try to avoid loose articles and items, like scarfs or jewelry. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes for some extra snugness and protection.

And consider bringing a change of clothes – just in case!

4. Mind Your Manners

In addition to the more obvious mismanaged equipment, mishaps can also occur from poor park etiquette. Be sure to teach kids about general social guidelines and manners at the park.

“Maybe don’t stand on the swings, little Timmy!”

5. Snack and Hydrate

To avoid dehydration, or a “hangry” group of kiddos, remember to pack healthy snacks and water. Fruit, granola bars and other simple, nutritious treats should do the trick. And always make sure to have plenty of water!

Share With Us!

We hope your family finds these tidbits helpful for your next trip to the park! Share your own suggestions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #mothergooseclub.

We also have plenty of nursery rhyme videos that can help inspire proper social behaviors (and fun!), such as “On the Playground“, “Hello Friend”, “Swimming in the Swimming Pool” and “Mr. Sun”. Happy rhyming and playing!

Mermaid Song Lyrics:

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Combing down her hair.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
A crown of pearls to wear.

Do you wish to be a fish
With shiny scales upon your tail?
Or by chance you long to dance
To music sweet on girly feet.

Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Swimming in the sea.
Mermaid, beautiful mermaid,
Calling out to me.

Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.
Sha la la la, sha la la lee,
Mermaid singing in the sea.

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On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Six geese-a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

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The sun is hot. The water’s cool.
We jump right in. We love the pool.

We dive straight down, but not too deep.
We search for treasure we can keep.

We run run run, but not too fast.
We cannonball and make a splash.

When it gets dark we must get out,
But we’ll be back, without a doubt.

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The sun is hot. The water’s cool.
We jump right in. We love the pool.

We dive straight down, but not too deep.
We search for treasure we can keep.

We run run run, but not too fast.
We cannonball and make a splash.

When it gets dark we must get out,
But we’ll be back, without a doubt.

View on YouTube!

Swimming swimming, in the swimming pool.
When days are hot, when days are cool,
In the swimming pool.
Breaststroke, sidestroke,
Fancy diving too.
Oh don’t you wish you never had anything else to do but

Swimming swimming, in the swimming pool.
When days are hot, when days are cool,
In the swimming pool.
Breaststroke, sidestroke,
Fancy diving too.
Oh don’t you wish you never had anything else to do?

Oh floating on the blue
With no schoolwork to do.
I’ll do a lazy crawl
Or a splashy cannonball.

Swimming swimming, in the swimming pool.
When days are hot, when days are cool,
In the swimming pool.
Breaststroke, sidestroke,
Fancy diving too.
Oh don’t you wish you never had anything else to do but

Swimming swimming, in the swimming pool.
When days are hot, when days are cool,
In the swimming pool.
Breaststroke, sidestroke,
Fancy diving too.
Oh don’t you wish you never had anything else to do but swim?

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On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Six geese-a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.

View on YouTube!