Part 1: Itsy, bitsy, itsy, bitsy, itsy, bitsy, ditsy hippopotomus!
Part 2: Barbie Q, Ken and Barbie Q! Barbie Q, Ken and Barbie Q!
Part 3: Chuck a chop of chicken or chop a chipotle chilli up!
Ending: Hot Roast Beef Baguettes! Ngh!

Tactics

• Listen to the performance track to hear how the parts fit together.

• Speak the words of each part in turn, making sure that the rhythm is secure and taking care over the pronunciation.

• Once the group is confident with each part, split the group into three and perform each part in turn before layering them all on top of each other.

• Repeat this section ad lib before moving on to the ending.

Extension

• If your group has learnt all three parts, try performing this warm-up as a round instead of always sticking to a single part.

• Can you come up with your own phrases and vocal percussion to imitate the sounds of instruments? As a song writing and improvising exercise, try writing and performing your own versions.