How to Sing “The Wheels on the Bus”

Singing “The Wheels on the Bus” is great for kids because the repetitive words and structure help them memorize, and hand motions help them understand what words mean.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

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The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

The people on the bus go up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The people on the bus go up and down
All through the town.

The people on the bus go shh shh shh,
Shh shh shh, shh shh shh.
The people on the bus go shh shh shh
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

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We recently joined our friends Mozart for Munchkins for a concert and meet-and-greet with Baa Baa Sheep, played by Ivy! Mozart for Munchkins’ concerts always deliver a terrific blend of music education, interactivity and, most importantly, family fun. And this one was no exception! It was the perfect setting for Mother Goose Club to hold its first live show collaboration.

The concert began with a few classical pieces performed by Hilary and Sara, the co-founders of Mozart for Munchkins. Each piece was introduced with relatable childhood topics, such as animals, weather patterns and colors. Families were invited to participate with props, such as light scarfs to flutter, maracas to shake and bubbles to blow and chase, in order to keep the kids engaged and active!

With the crowd warmed up, it was time for Baa Baa Sheep to take the stage! Baa Baa started with a performance of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, encouraging all the kids to dance with “twinkling hands” while they sang along. Sara provided a Mozart interlude while Baa Baa danced on stage and encouraged the kids to mimic her movements. Next was a boisterous take on “The Wheels on the Bus”, during which the kids were given balls to play with while singing along.

Mozart for Munchkins concludes each concert with an instrument petting zoo, allowing the kids to get up close and personal with the instruments. During this time, the kids also got to meet and interact with Baa Baa, exchanging hugs and photos, and participating in our board book giveaway. Baa Baa even spent the last few minutes of the event partaking in the instrument petting zoo herself, trying her hand at the violin and ukulele!

The event was a delightful blend of Mozart for Munchkins’ mission to bring classical music to life for kids, and Mother Goose Club’s mission to bring joyful learning to families!

To stay up-to-date on our future live collaborations with Mozart for Munchkins and others, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and join our mailing list. And to learn more about Mozart for Munchkins, check out their website and the featured blogs below!

• How to Bring Music to Life, by co-founder Sara Leila Sherman
• The Gifts of Music, by co-founder Hilary Castle Green
• A Classical Concert for Kids (FINALLY!)

This “Wheels on the Bus” craft turns one of our most beloved nursery rhyme videos into an educational household activity. When you’re all finished, you’ll be able to recreate the rhyme and fun scenes in your own living room!

Pretend-play has tremendous benefits for creativity and imagination, and the crafting process will also help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Plus, it’s super fun – so let’s get rolling!

Materials:

• Large cardboard box
• White, yellow and black construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Crayons
• 4 paper plates

Steps:

1. Cut off the bottom flaps of the cardboard box.
2. Fold down the cardboard box’s top flaps.
3. Glue on white construction paper for the windows.
4. Cut and glue on yellow construction paper circles for the headlights.
5. Cut and glue on black construction paper rectangles for the wipers.
6. Color and glue on paper plates for the wheels.

Now that your bus is ready to roll, it’s time to play! Encourage kids to sing along with the video, mimic the hand motions and role play. Activities like this one can inspire memorable (and funny!) bonding moments for the whole family.

Share With Us!

And don’t forget to share your creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. For some inspiration, check out this fan-made masterpiece!

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

The driver on the bus goes, “Move on back!”
“Move on back, move on back!”
The driver on the bus goes, “Move on back!”
All through the town.

The people on the bus go up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The people on the bus go up and down
All through the town.

The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish,
Swish swish swish, swish swish swish.
The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish
All through the town.

The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep,
Beep beep beep, beep beep beep.
The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep
All through the town.

The baby on the bus goes wah wah wah,
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah.
The baby on the bus goes wah wah wah
All through the town.

The mommy on the bus goes shh shh shh,
Shh shh shh, shh shh shh.
The mommy on the bus goes shh shh shh
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

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When you’re on-the-go this holiday season, try out the Mother Goose Club App – designed for families who want to experience MGC’s fun, educational and kid-friendly content from anywhere. Whether you’re road tripping, flying to visit the grandparents or taking your toddler on an emergency run to the grocery store, the Mother Goose Club App is here for you.

Hundreds of Videos, Books and Games

Find all of your child’s favorite Mother Goose Club nursery rhyme videos as well as exclusive books and games. Perfect for preschoolers, these fun, interactive and engaging resources expose your child to the English language, rich vocabulary and early mathematical concepts that cultivate a life-long love of learning.

Does your child regularly watch the same video, or play the same game? First of all, don’t worry – repetition is how kids learn! Our app allows you to customize playlists based on their favorites, and download the videos, books and games that will keep them happy and learning on-the-go (even without a WiFi connection). Have fun listening to “Ice Cream Song” 10 times in a row (remember – they’re learning)!

Try It for Free

Available on both Google Play and the App Store, free content is available for all users upon install. If you love the trial and want more, paid monthly and yearly subscription plans are also available. Check out the sneak-peek images below!

We Want to Hear From You!

Has the Mother Goose Club App helped foster learning in your family? How can we improve the app? Share your feedback with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Happy rhyming!

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You’ve seen our educational nursery rhyme videos, but have you checked out our board books? Based on some of your child’s favorite nursery rhyme videos and characters, Mother Goose Club board books engage children and parents with beautifully illustrated pages that are designed to educate and entertain. Each board book has thick pages and rounded corners to withstand the daily use and encourage the development of fine motor skills when little fingers page through.

Even very young children feel like readers with Mother Goose Club board books. Memorizing and reciting familiar nursery rhymes and songs are among the first steps in learning to read. Each page features large text so children begin to associate printed words with the content they know and love.

Why Read Nursery Rhymes?

Many parents ask, “Should I read to my child even if they can’t understand all of the words?” Although a child may not yet fully understand every word, it’s never too early to start reading to them. Reading aloud is one of the most effective early teaching tools – you can even start before your baby is born. When your child hears you read (at any age), they internalize the basic sounds and patterns of language. When your child sees you read, they aspire to read and begin to understand that printed words have meaning. So start now!

Our “Favorite Nursery Rhymes” book features a collection of familiar nursery rhymes so children can develop phonemic awareness (the ability to recognize the different sounds that make a word) and build vocabulary. Even before your child can name all the letters in the alphabet, they may be able to point to the farm animals you’re reading about in “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” or tell you the words “pie” and “sky” sound the same when you read “Jack B. Nimble”. Celebrate when these things happen! Your child is on their way to becoming a reader!

Tips for Reading

Because children are familiar with nursery rhymes and able to memorize them quickly, they feel empowered, in control and like experts. Take advantage of their confidence and foundational knowledge as you explore and discuss new vocabulary or related stories.

Teach your child that printed words have meaning by pointing to words as you read them and run your finger under sentences so that they can learn that English is read from left to right.

Any time spent with books is good for your child. Let them flip through the pages, turn the book upside-down and play – they are exploring the book’s texture and function. The durable pages are designed to withstand experiences like this – children acquire most of their knowledge from sensory experience so playing with books is another important step to learning to read.

Also try acting out the rhymes! Pretend-play with your child to help them understand a nursery rhymes’ story more deeply and perform the hand motions where applicable to develop the fine motor skills necessary for future tasks associated with language development, such as writing. For example, try mimicking the hand motions in “The Wheels on the Bus” or “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” to develop motor skills!

When you make time to read with your child, they associate positive feelings with reading. These positive feelings will remain with your child throughout their life and predispose them to be lifelong readers.

We Want to Hear From You!

Have you tried Mother Goose Club’s books yet? Which are your family’s favorite children’s books? Share your tips and learning experiences with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Happy reading and rhyming!

The wheels on the bus are red red red,
Red red red, red red red.
The wheels on the bus are red red red
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are blue blue blue,
Blue blue blue, blue blue blue.
The wheels on the bus are blue blue blue
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are green green green,
Green green green, green green green.
The wheels on the bus are green green green
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are white white white,
White white white, white white white.
The wheels on the bus are white white white
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are pink pink pink,
Pink pink pink, pink pink pink.
The wheels on the bus are pink pink pink
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are black black black,
Black black black, black black black.
The wheels on the bus are black black black
All through the town.
All through the town.
All through the town.

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The wheels on the bus are red red red,
Red red red, red red red.
The wheels on the bus are red red red
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are blue blue blue,
Blue blue blue, blue blue blue.
The wheels on the bus are blue blue blue
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are green green green,
Green green green, green green green.
The wheels on the bus are green green green
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are white white white,
White white white, white white white.
The wheels on the bus are white white white
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are pink pink pink,
Pink pink pink, pink pink pink.
The wheels on the bus are pink pink pink
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus are black black black,
Black black black, black black black.
The wheels on the bus are black black black
All through the town.
All through the town.
All through the town.

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The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish,
Swish swish swish, swish swish swish.
The wipers on the bus go swish swish swish
All through the town.

The doors on the bus go open and shut,
Open and shut, open and shut.
The doors on the bus go open and shut
All through the town.

The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep,
Beep beep beep, beep beep beep.
The horn on the bus goes beep beep beep
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

The money on the bus goes clink clink clink,
Clink clink clink, clink clink clink.
The money on the bus goes clink clink clink
All through the town.

The baby on the bus goes wah wah wah,
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah.
The baby on the bus goes wah wah wah
All through the town.

The mommy on the bus says shh shh shh,
Shh shh shh, shh shh shh.
The mommy on the bus says shh shh shh
All through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.

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The wheels on the truck go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the truck go round and round
All through the town.

The door on the truck goes open and shut,
Open and shut, open and shut.
The door on the truck goes open and shut
All through the town.

The engine on the truck goes vroom vroom vroom,
Vroom vroom vroom, vroom vroom vroom.
The engine on the truck goes vroom vroom vroom
All through the town.

The horn on the truck goes honk honk honk,
Honk honk honk, honk honk honk.
The horn on the truck goes honk honk honk
All through the town.

The driver on the truck goes up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The driver on the bus goes up and down
All through the town.

The wipers on the truck go swish swish swish,
Swish swish swish, swish swish swish.
The wipers on the truck go swish swish swish
All through the town.

The wheels on the truck go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the truck go round and round
All through the town.

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