Note: ‘Emma And Joey’ was formerly known as
‘Beep Beep Nursery Rhymes’
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Join Emma, Joey, Jinny, Johny, and their parents on an exciting, music-filled jungle safari adventure! Riding in their open gypsy, the family encounters amazing wild animals in their natural habitats. From fast and furious tigers to mighty big elephants, long-necked giraffes, tree-climbing bears, and beautifully dancing peacocks, this catchy rhyme is the perfect way to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the wonders of wildlife. Sing along, read the lyrics below, and enjoy a fun-filled learning safari right from your home or classroom!
Why Parents and Teachers Love This Song
● Vocabulary Building: It introduces key animal names (Deer, Tiger, Elephant, Giraffe, Bear, Peacock) along with descriptive adjectives that expand a child’s vocabulary (e.g., mighty, furious, long-necked).
● Scientific Accuracy: It introduces advanced language naturally, such as Daddy explaining that a Peacock is also called a "Peafowl."
● Interactive Engagement: The dialogue breaks (like Emma whispering "Shhhhh..."") teach children situational awareness, volume control, and how to express excitement or caution around wildlife.
● Nature Appreciation: It fosters an early love for nature and wildlife conservation by showing animals living "wild & free."
● Skill Development Integration: The companion craft perfectly aligns with early childhood milestones by explicitly designing the lesson to help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
How to use this page:
● Step 1: Watch & Listen: Play the embedded YouTube video at the top of the page so children can visually connect the animals to the music.
● Step 2: Read & Sing Along: Use the provided lyrics section below the video to practice reading. Point to the words as the characters sing them to build early literacy skills.
● Step 3: Craft and Play: Head down to our "My DIY Binocular Safari" section to build your explorer tools and play the interactive animal spotting game!
Parental Guidance Note: This activity is designed to help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Please ensure children use age-appropriate safety scissors and are supervised at all times during the cutting process.
Activity Description:
Help your little explorer create their own pair of "Safari Binoculars" out of recycled materials, then go on a "hidden animal hunt" around the living room or classroom!
Materials Needed:
● 2 Empty toilet paper rolls
● Paints (Camouflage colors)
● String or Yarn
● Glue & Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare: Make sure the rolls are clean and dry.
2. Paint: Paint your rolls with camouflage colors. Let them dry.
3. Connect: Glue the two rolls side by side. Add a strip of paper around the middle for extra hold.
4. Add String: Poke a hole on each side and thread the string through. Tie knots on the ends.
5. Explore: Use your binoculars to explore nature to see amazing things!
The Safari Game:
● Hide printouts or soft toys of a Tiger, Elephant, Giraffe, Bear, and Peacock around the room.
● Play the song, and whenever a specific animal is mentioned, have the children look through their binoculars to "spot" the hidden animal!