“The Wheels on the Bus” is a modern nursery rhyme and can be categorized under Folks song, which was written by Verna Hills in the United States. The lyrics were first published in December 1937 in American Childhood magazine. Initially, it was titled “The Bus” and the lyrics were slightly different. The common version today ends with “all through the town” or “all day long”.
It is easy for kids to sing, “The Wheels on the Bus” is based on a traditional British song called “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush”.
“ The wheels on the bus” lyrics
The wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round
Round and round
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town
The wipers on the bus go, “Swish, swish, swish”
“Swish, swish, swish”
“Swish, swish, swish”
The wipers on the bus go, “Swish, swish, swish”
All through the town
The driver on the bus goes, “Move on back”
“Move on back”
“Move on back”
The driver on the bus goes, “Move on back”
All through the town
The people on the bus go up and down
Up and down
Up and down
The people on the bus go up and down
All through the town
The horn on the bus goes, “Beep, beep, beep”
“Beep, beep, beep”
“Beep, beep, beep”
The horn on the bus goes, “Beep, beep, beep”
All through the town
The baby on the bus goes, “Wah, Wah, Wah”
“Wah, wah, wah”
“Wah, Wah, Wah”
The baby on the bus goes, “Wah,
Wah, Wah”
All through the town
The mommies on the bus go, “Shh, shh, shh”
“Shh, shh, shh”
“Shh, shh, shh”
The daddies on the bus go, “Shh, shh, shh”
All through the town
“For an audio-visual experience, please check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki_R_4FcFK0
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: How to teach the action for the nursery rhyme “The Wheels on the Bus”
A1:Please go on the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1KzPgjoyBU
Q2: Who wrote the nursery rhyme “The Wheels on the Bus”?
A2: This nursery rhyme was written by Verna Hills in the United States.
Q3: When was “The Wheels on the Bus” nursery rhyme created?
A3: The lyrics were first published in December 1937 in American Childhood magazine. Initially, it was titled “The Bus” and the lyrics were slightly different.
Q4: What do kids learn from “The Wheels on the Bus”?
A4: “The Wheels on the Bus” helps young children learn about various parts of a bus and the sounds they make.
Q5: Are there any variations of “The Wheels on the Bus”?
A5: Yes
Q6: What are some activities that can be done with the nursery rhyme “The Wheels on the Bus”:
A6: Here are some activities that can be done with the nursery rhyme “The Wheels on the Bus”:
1. Sing and Act
2. Craft Time: Have children create their paper buses using construction paper, markers, and other craft supplies.
3. Sound Exploration: Let children explore and mimic the sounds while singing the rhyme.
4. Bus Ride Simulation: Set up a pretend play area to resemble a bus.
5. English grammar activity:
a. Rhyming words:
Down-town
b. Opposite words:
Up-down
c. Some multiple choice questions:
1. What action do the wipers on the bus do?
a) Swish, swish, swish
b) Beep, beep, beep
c) Wah, wah, wah
Answer: a) Swish, swish, swish
2. Who makes the sound “Beep, beep, beep” on the bus?
a) The wheels
b) The wipers
c) The horn
Answer: c) The horn
3. What do the mommies on the bus say?
a) Swish, swish, swish
b) Move on back
c) Shh, shh, shh
Answer: c) Shh, shh, shh