DLTK's Educational Activities for Kids
Alphabet Ideas: Letter A Songs & Rhymes

A Was an Apt Alligator
taken from "An Alphabet Zoo" by Carolyn Wells

Alphabet Poem: Letter A
taken from "Alphabet Poem" by Edward Lear

Letter A Song (Tune of: "John, Jacob, Jingleheimer Schmidt")

Do you know the apple man? (Tune of: "the muffin man")

A Marching Army Ant (Tune of: "If you're happy and you know it")

Letter A Rhyme (Contributed by "Maggie")

Way up high in the apple tree stretch both arms above your head, hands open)
Two little apples smiled at me keep arms above head, close hands into fists)
I shook that tree as hard as I could keep arms above head, "shake" tree)
Down came the apples bring fists down toward stomach)
Mmmm, they were good! rub stomach)

MR. ALLIGATOR (Contributed by Linda)

Mr. Alligator, Mr. Alligator,
Don't you bite! (wag finger to say no)
Don't you bite!
I will run away from you, (running motion with hands)
I will run away from you,
Out of sight, (hands hide face)
Out of sight.

Other Letter A Songs

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About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too. Happy coloring!

DLTK's Educational Activities for Kids Alphabet Ideas: Letter A Songs & Rhymes

A Was an Apt Alligator taken from "An Alphabet Zoo" by Carolyn Wells

Alphabet Poem: Letter A taken from "Alphabet Poem" by Edward Lear