Our friends at Caper Kids Music are making a mountain of free fun and educational resources. They are creating coloring pages, word searches, songs, lesson plans, and other teaching and learning resources that can be used by teachers, parents, and home schoolers. Visit our friends at Caper Kids Music and share the love in the classroom, camp, or home with these fantastic resources.

Download and print this cute and funny picture of a worm on a dinner plate for the children's song "Nobody Likes Me Everybody Hates Me".

The exact origin of the "Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me" song is a little murky. There's no record of a single songwriter or specific date it came about. Here's what we do know:

• Folklore: It seems to be a piece of children's folklore that's been passed down orally through generations. There are references to it existing as early as the 1860s
• Lyrics Variations: The lyrics can vary slightly, with some versions mentioning the size and texture of the worms or the way they're eaten.
• Function: It's a way for children to express feelings of loneliness or frustration in a humorous and somewhat dramatic way. The idea of eating worms is obviously unrealistic, making it a silly outlet for negative emotions.
• Modern Adaptations: The song continues to be relevant today. There are children's book versions and even videos with animated characters acting out the song.

Free sheet music from funny songs for kids - Silly songs and sing-alongs

Below are some of our favourite versions of the songs from the comment section. 

Nobody loves me everybody hates me
I'm going into the garden to eat worms.
Long thick slimy ones. Short fat sticky ones.
Watch them wiggle and squirm.

First you bite their heads off. Then you squeeze their guts out. Watch them wiggle and squirm. Nobody loves me, everybody hates me. I'm going into the garden to eat worms

We love this version posted by LOMION

Nobody likes me,
Everybody hates me.
I think I'll eat some worms!
Short fat juicy worms,
Long slim slimy worms,
Fat fuzzy wuzzy wuzzy worms!

First you bite the heads off,
Then you suck the guts out,
Then you throw the rest away.
Short fat juicy worms,
Long slim slimy worms,
Fat fuzzy wuzzy wuzzy worms!

Down goes the first one,
Down goes the second one,
Down go all of them worms.
Short fat juicy worms,
Long slim slimy worms,
Fat fuzzy wuzzy wuzzy worms!

Everybody likes me,
Nobody hates me.
Why did I eat those worms?
Short fat juicy worms,
Long slim slimy worms,
Fat fuzzy wuzzy wuzzy worms!

Up comes the first one,
Up comes the second one,
Up come all of them worms.
Short fat juicy worms,
Long slim slimy worms,
Fat fuzzy wuzzy wuzzy worms!

Keep sharing everyone!​

Look there
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Captain Obvious
 
Trees have leaves
Birds can fly
Legs have knees
Rocks don’t cry
Thanks Captain Obvious
 
Captain Obvious saves the world
Captain Obvious helps every boy and girl
Captain Obvious saves the day
He helps you out when you don’t know what to say
 
Kids like food
One plus one equals two
Water is good
Plastic is not wood
Thanks Captain Obvious
 
Captain Obvious saves the world
Captain Obvious helps every boy and girl
Captain Obvious saves the day
He helps you out when you don’t know what to say
 
We love Captain Obvious
We love Captain Obvious
We love Captain Obvious
We love
 
Captain Obvious saves the world
Captain Obvious helps every boy and girl
Captain Obvious saves the day
He helps you out when you don’t know what to say
 
We love Captain Obvious
We love Captain Obvious
We love Captain Obvious

(c) David Thurlow 2024

• Sarcasm Made Simple: It takes the concept of Captain Obvious, a character known for pointing out the obvious, and presents it in a way kids understand. Kids love a bit of playful sarcasm, especially when it's delivered in a silly song.
• Repetitive and Predictable: The song uses repetition ("Trees have leaves... Thanks Captain Obvious") to build anticipation and humor. Kids enjoy the predictable pattern and the silly payoff.
• Catchy Tune and Upbeat Tempo: The song likely has a catchy melody and upbeat tempo, making it fun to sing along to and move to.

Tell us why you love Captain Obvious in the comment section

​Get ready to sing along and color the fascinating creatures Down Under with Caper Kids Music's "Weird Australian Animals" song! Our free coloring page features some of Australia's most unique critters, just waiting for your creative touch.
This is the perfect companion to Caper Kids Music's catchy song, helping kids learn about these amazing animals while having fun.
So grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and let's explore the weird and wonderful world of Australian wildlife!

The saltwater crocodile, the world's biggest reptile, is a sneaky and powerful predator. They can hold their breath underwater for hours and have the strongest bite of any animal. They use the sun to warm their bodies and build nests that control the temperature of their eggs, which decides if the hatchling will be male or female. While mostly found in saltwater areas, they can also be found in freshwater habitats. Be cautious around crocodile territory and follow safety warnings to avoid these impressive yet dangerous creatures.
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Listen to the song by Caper Kids Music to learn more about this ancient reptile. It's the perfect song for children who are learning about saltwater crocodiles in the classroom or at home. 

I am a saltwater crocodile sneaking through the water gonna catch myself a meal
I can stay well hidden for about 8 hours with my nostrils poking out to breath

Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles with 66 big sharp teeth
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles they crush food instantly 

Birds, fish, turtles, they are all on the menu at the saltwater croc cafe
And when I catch my dinner I do a death roll in the water so my food can’t get away
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles with 66 big sharp teeth
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles they crush food instantly 

​I’m a cold blooded reptile so I use the sun’s ray to heat the thick tough scales on me
​And if I get a little hot then I cool down in the water or find some shade under a tree

Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles with 66 big sharp teeth
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles they crush food instantly 
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles with 66 big sharp teeth
Snap Snap attack and watch your back for saltwater crocodiles they crush food instantly

​(c) David Thurlow 2024

Calling all crocodile fans! Get ready to learn and color with Caper Kids Music's "Saltwater Crocodiles" song! We've got a free coloring page featuring these fascinating reptiles, just waiting for you to bring them to life.
Plus, there's a word search packed with cool croc-related words to test your knowledge. Both the coloring page and word search are available for free download at caperkidsmusic.com!
Sing along, color in, and discover the amazing world of saltwater crocodiles with Caper Kids Music!

Looking for that perfect playlist to listen to while in the classroom, at home, or on your next road trip? These songs will have all the kids singing along and learning about all the weird and wonderful animals that Australia has to offer. This playlist features many Australian artists, in particular, Caper Kids Music, who we love!

This is a growing and changing list as we discover more songs and artists who produce good quality, educational, and entertaining music for kids and adults. If you know a song that would fit well on the list then please recommend it in the comments below.

1. Hey Cassowary - Caper Kids Music
2. ​Lyrebird - Van Sereno
3. Quokka This Quokka That - Caper Kids Music
4. Marsupials - The Tambourine Social
5. Quokkas - Van Sereno
6. We’re Going on a Bear hunt - Caper Kids Music
7. Baby Kangaroo - The Tambourine Social
8. Saltwater Crocodiles - Caper Kids Music
9. The Gumtree Family - Justine Clarke
10. Weird Australian Animals - Caper Kids Music
11. Koala-By - The Wiggles
12. I Love My Echidna - Don Spencer
13. Never Smile at a Crocodile - Kathy Williams
14. 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive - Caper Kids Music
15. Crocodile Snap (5 Aussie Animals) - Cheeky Monkey Club
16. Can Cockatoos Count by Twos? - Hap Palmer
17. Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree - Play School
18. Dingo - Kristle Skennar
19. Going on a Crocodile Hunt - The Kiboomers
20. Quokka - John Hinton
21. Possum Song - ABC Kids
22. Kangaroo Jumping - The Wiggles
23. Dad I Wanna Be a Camel
24. Possum - Don Spencer
25. Kangaroo (The Super Marsupial) - Don Spencer
26. The Crocodile Hunter - The Wiggles
27. Tasmanian Devil - Don Spencer
28. Kangaroo - Pink Fong
29. Please Don’t Call Me a Koala Bear - Don Spencer
30. Tasmanian Tiger - The Wiggles
31. There’s a Platypus Controlling Me - Dr Doofensmirtz

Stream the song through the links below
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Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary.
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary
Out in the rainforest somewhere near a beach is a bird, scratching round with dinosaur like feet
In Australia’s wet tropics, or Papua New Guinea, there’s a strong and fearsome bird called a cassowary
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary.
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary

Standing tall on two long legs, the cassowary’s stronger than its emu friends
But it is slightly shorter than its emu mates, it’s 1.8 metres tall taking second place
Don’t be mistaken, bout this ancient bird, their legs are strong, claws are sharp and kicks can really hurt
With one big kick, this animal can kill, crush your bones, cut you up, or peck you like a drill

Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary 
For 60 million years this bird has been alive, eating fruits, eating plants and insects that it finds
And sometimes when it’s hungry and there’s nothing else to it, it eats its own fruity poo as a little treat
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary
Hey Cassowary O Cassowary you so look nice but you are kind of scary
​Look nice but you are kind of scary

Calling all cassowary enthusiasts! Caper Kids Music's "Hey Cassowary" song is here to get you singing and learning about these flightless wonders. We've got a free coloring page featuring a magnificent cassowary, ready for your artistic touch!
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But that's not all! We've also included a fun word search packed with cassowary-related words to test your knowledge. Both the coloring page and word search are free to download at caperkidsmusic.com!
So crank up the music, grab your crayons, and explore the fascinating world of cassowaries with Caper Kids Music!

​Find the traditional version and lyrics below or listen to We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Caper Kids

Click here to see the lyrics to the Australian version of We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Caper Kids Music

There are many versions of the song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. If you know one that isn't here then please add it to the comments below.

We're going on a bear hunt
(We're going on a bear hunt)
We're gonna see a fluffy one
(We're gonna see a fluffy one)
We're not scared
(We're not scared)
What a beautiful day
(What a beautiful day)
Uh oh
Grass, sharp pointy grass

We can't go over it
(We can't go over it)
We can't go under it
(We can't go under it)
We’ll have to go through it
(We’ll have to go through it)
Dodge, hop, dodge, hop

We're going on a bear hunt
(We're going on a bear hunt)
We're gonna see a fluffy one
(We're gonna see a fluffy one)
We're not scared
(We're not scared)
What a beautiful day
(What a beautiful day)
Uh oh
Sand, hot dry sand

We can't go over it
(We can't go over it)
We can't go under it
(We can't go under it)
We’ll have to go through it
(We’ll have to go through it)
Run, skip, run, skip
Uh oh

We're going on a bear hunt
(We're going on a bear hunt)
We're gonna see a fluffy one
(We're gonna see a fluffy one)
We're not scared
(We're not scared)
What a beautiful day
(What a beautiful day)
Uh oh 
A canyon, a big rocky canyon

We can't go over it
(We can't go over it)
We can't go under it
(We can't go under it)
We’ll have to go through it
(We’ll have to go through it)
Climb, climbing, climb up higher
Uh oh

We're going on a bear hunt
(We're going on a bear hunt)
We're gonna see a fluffy one
(We're gonna see a fluffy one)
We're not scared
(We're not scared)
What a beautiful day
(What a beautiful day)
Uh oh
A forest, a eucalypt forest

We can't go over it
(We can't go over it)
We can't go under it
(We can't go under it)
We’ll have to go through it
(We’ll have to go through it)
Stumble, trip, stumble, trip
Uh oh

We're going on a bear hunt
(We're going on a bear hunt)
We're gonna see a fluffy one
(We're gonna see a fluffy one)
We're not scared
(We're not scared)
What a beautiful day
(What a beautiful day)

Uh oh, what’s that!
One big black nose 
Two round soft ears 
Fluffy gray fur
It's a koala, not a bear

Quick, get the binoculars!
Look straight up, in the tree
There's a koala, looking at me
Be very quiet, get the phone
Call the family, back at home
Take a picture, have a look
Zoom in closer, that looks good
Remember that, it's not a bear
It's just a koala up there
Our fluffy marsupial friend​

Melody

In most versions of the song, the melody is only sung for the first line of the repeated section.
Most other parts are spoken in rhyme.

Our friends at Caper Kids Music are making a mountain of free fun and educational resources. They are creating coloring pages, word searches, songs, lesson plans, and other teaching and learning resources that can be used by teachers, parents, and home schoolers. Visit our friends at Caper Kids Music and share the love in the classroom, camp, or home with these fantastic resources.

Download and print this cute and funny picture of a koala for the children's song "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Caper Kids Music.

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

Don’t go fishing it’s a dangerous sport
If you use your fingers you might get caught
By a big bad fish, with big bad teeth
So make sure you fish carefully

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

Don’t go fishing it’s a dangerous sport
If you use your fingers you might get caught
By a big bad fish, with big bad teeth
So make sure you fish carefully

Calling all budding mathematicians and fish-loving friends! Caper Kids Music's "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" song is a catchy tune that helps kids learn counting while having a blast.
We've got a free coloring page featuring a child going out to fish, just waiting for your creative touch. Color it in while singing along to the song, making learning numbers a fun and engaging experience.
So dive into the world of counting and creativity with Caper Kids Music! Click on the images to download the free coloring page at caperkidsmusic.com and get ready to sing, count, and color!

Let’s be honest; Quokkas are just plain adorable. The song Quokka This Quokka That aims to capture some of the fun and playful characteristics of the Quokka. It may not be be the most educational song from Caper Kids Music but it’s a whole lot of fun. Here are some quick facts that you’ll find in the Curiosity Capers video below

• Quokkas are known for their happy faces and love to take selfies.
• They are found in a small coastal area of Western Australia, with Rottnest Island being their most famous habitat.
• Rottnest Island was named "Rat's Nest Island" by a Dutch explorer who mistook quokkas for giant rats.
• Mainland quokkas face dangers from wild predators like foxes and feral cats.
• Rottnest Island's isolation protects quokkas and their population thrives there.
• Quokkas are small wallabies, not rats, and are quite social and curious.
• While friendly, they are wild animals and should not be threatened.
• Habitat loss and human interaction pose threats to quokkas on Rottnest Island.
• Human food is unhealthy for quokkas, especially salty food that dehydrates them.
• ​Quokkas can survive for a month without water due to their plant-based diet and fat stores in their tails. (Their smile might not be from happiness, but let's not dwell on that!)

Quokka this quokka that
Quokka do not like the cat
Quokka shoes quokka socks
Quokka do not like the fox
Quokka foe quokka friend
Quokka lives on an island
Quokka play quokka rest
On the island of Rottnest

On Rottnest Island, quokkas have a home
On Rottnest Island, quokkas have a home

Quokka high quokka low
Quokka put on a good show 
Quokka low quokka high
Quokkas are not very shy
Quokka North quokka South
Quokka have a cute mouth
Quokka East quokka West
On the Island of Rottnest

On Rottnest Island, quokkas have a home
​On Rottnest Island, quokkas have a home

Calling all quokka fans! Get ready for a dose of giggles and learning with Caper Kids Music's adorable song "Quokka This Quokka That."
We've got a free word search and free coloring page featuring a happy quokka, just waiting for your artistic touch! Color it in while singing along to the song, and discover all the fun things quokkas love to do.
So grab your crayons and unleash your creativity! Download the free coloring page and word search at caperkidsmusic.com and join the quokka fun with Caper Kids Music!

The history of "Hey Diddle Diddle" is a bit of a mystery! Here's what we know:

• Ancient Origins? Some theories suggest the rhyme could be very old, possibly dating back to the Middle Ages (think knights and castles!). This is because the image of a cat playing a fiddle appears in artwork from that time.
• Shakespearean Mention: The phrase "Hey Diddle Diddle" itself appears in some of William Shakespeare's plays from the 16th century, but it wasn't used as part of a nursery rhyme yet.
• First Published Version: The first version closest to the rhyme we know today popped up in 1765, printed in a collection called "Mother Goose's Melodies."
• Musical Mystery: The melody we sing today wasn't documented until 1870 by a composer who collected nursery rhymes.
• Meaning Unknown: No one knows for sure what the rhyme means! There are theories that connect it to everything from constellations to historical figures, but none are proven.
  

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So, "Hey Diddle Diddle" might be much older than we think, but the exact details of its origin are lost to time. That doesn't stop it from being a fun and catchy rhyme to share with children!

Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little boy laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Here's a retake of the original song by Caper Kids Music

​Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little dog laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
 
It’s a crazy fairy tale about the moon
with a cat and a fiddle and a little silver spoon
That ran away with a dish
It all happened so soon
And a dog that laughed it’s strange but true
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
They chased through the clouds, a whirlwind of fur, The cat with his fiddle, the spoon in a blur. The dog’s belly aching from laughter's delight, sung out to the stars, what a glorious sight.
 
They climbed on a comet, its tail a bright streak, they flew past the planets at a blistering speed. The moon, a giant cheese, hung low in the sky, And the cat, with a grin, winked a mischievous eye.
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
He scraped on his fiddle, a jig full of glee, As the spoon, like a dancer, spun light on the sea. The dog, singing tunes, joined a cosmic ballet, A symphony of wonder, a celestial display.
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little boy laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Our friends at Caper Kids Music have been busy creating teaching and learning resources for all their wonderful songs. You can download them for free on their website. Get there by clicking on the images below and then it's easy as downloading and printing the free word search or coloring page.