The video "Green Grass Grew" from BASHO & FRIENDS JR. is a delightful nursery rhyme that captures the imagination of children. Through a whimsical narrative involving a hole in the ground, a tree, a nest, a bird, a flea, and even a dinosaur, the song engages young learners with its repetitive structure and catchy melody. This type of content is vital for language learners as it helps develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and listening skills. The playful visuals and engaging storyline can hold children's attention, making learning enjoyable.Activities to use at home or in the classroom:- Sing Along: Encourage children to sing along with the video, reinforcing language and rhythm.- Nature Walk: Take a walk outside to find real-life examples of grass, trees, and nests, discussing each one.- Art Project: Have children draw or craft their version of the story, promoting creativity and comprehension.
In the ground There was a hole The happiest hole That you ever did see A hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. And in that hole There was a tree The happiest little tree That you ever did see The tree in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. And in that tree There was a little nest The happiest little nest That you ever did see A nest in the tree And the tree in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. And in that nest There was a little bird The happiest little bird That you ever did see A bird in the nest And the nest in the tree And the tree in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. And on that bird There was a little flea The happiest little flea That you ever did see A flea on the bird And the bird in the nest And the nest in the tree And the tree in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. And on that flea Wait! What could fit on a flea? A flea so tiny, I think that, maybe only, a dinosaur! And on that flea There was a dinosaur The happiest dinosaur That you ever did see A dinosaur on the flea And the flea on the bird And the bird in the nest And the nest in the tree And the tree in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around, all around The green grass grew all around. The green grass grew all around, all around And the green grass grew all around. The green grass grew all around, all around And the green grass grew all around.
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