Five currant buns in a baker's shop,
Round and fat with a cherry on top.
Along came (Jack) with a penny one day,
Bought a currant bun and took it right away
RHYME TIME
Share the nursery rhyme with the children.
Resources
Five salt dough buns, painted and varnished (for a recipe for salt dough, visit www.bigeyedowl.co.uk ), five laminated card 'buns' to fit on headbands, five coins, tray, baker's hat
Activity content
* Introduce the rhyme to the children and encourage them to join in.
* Look at the props with the children. Discuss the similarities and differences between the buns and the coins.
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