👑 Rhymes & Finger Plays 9: Old King Cole

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About this kindergarten & grade 1 worksheet

Free nursery rhymes printable for K & Grade 1 (Old King Cole): learn the traditional rhyme “Old King Cole”, do the actions and find the rhyming words. Skill: Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS RF.1.2: Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs (first-grade readiness).

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More “Rhymes & Finger Plays” printables (recites nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs)

Rhymes & Finger Plays 1: Pat-a-Cake · Rhymes & Finger Plays 2: Little Bo-Peep · Rhymes & Finger Plays 3: Hot Cross Buns · Rhymes & Finger Plays 4: Rain, Rain, Go Away · Rhymes & Finger Plays 5: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe · Rhymes & Finger Plays 6: Little Boy Blue · Rhymes & Finger Plays 7: Jack Be Nimble · Rhymes & Finger Plays 8: Sing a Song of Sixpence · Rhymes & Finger Plays 10: This Little Piggy

All 10 rhymes & finger plays sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist

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