5 little T-shirts hanging on the line

This is a lovely little chant I have used for a number of years within my work.  I have no idea who the original composer is unfortunately as I had it passed onto me from another.

I use this often but one of the best sessions I like using it in is routine week.  There are lots of opportunities for language development, listening skills, interaction, fine motor skills when using the pegs to hang the t-shirts on the washing line prop as well as developing counting skills, colour and pattern.

Here are the lyrics:

One little t-shirt on the washing line,
Mummy's hanging washing out because the weathers fine.
She washes one more t-shirt and hangs it u there too,
Two little t-shirts up there for me and you.

Two little t-shirts on the washing line,
Mummy's hanging washing out because the weathers fine.
She washes one more t-shirt and hangs it u there too,
Three little t-shirts up there for me and you.

Three little t-shirts on the washing line,
Mummy's hanging washing out because the weathers fine.
She washes one more t-shirt and hangs it u there too,
Four little t-shirts up there for me and you.

Four little t-shirts on the washing line,
Mummy's hanging washing out because the weathers fine.
She washes one more t-shirt and hangs it u there too,
Five little t-shirts up there for me and you.

Five little t-shirts on the washing line,
Mummy's hanging washing out because the weathers fine.
She washes one more t-shirt and hangs it u there too,
But a gust of wind came along and she had to start anew!

I encourage the children to help peg the t-shirts with the parents.  Then when the wind comes along and blows the washing off the line, the children love the anticipation of where they are going to land.....which is usually on someone's head which results in much laughter.

Great one to sing when it's your next washing day or your little one wants to wash their dolls and teddies  clothes.