J'ai un gros nez rouge...

We have missed 2 Toddler Fridays as we were on holiday in France, I will post about Little Imp's adventures in a couple of posts as soon as I get chance as obviously the holiday provided plenty of opportunities to introduce some new vocabulary and phrases.  As well, of course, as giving her the chance to speak French to real French people instead of just me!!  Although, being 2 got in the way a bit here - although Little Imp has soooo much more French this year than last year, she was quite reluctant to speak French with anyone other than me acting all shy around strangers.  Last year she was far less inhibited by this and would merrily greet everyone we came across, ask for food in restaurants etc.  Hopefully by next summer her confidence will have increased again and she can really have a French filled holiday!! :o)

J'ai un gros nez rouge is one of Little Imp's favourite French songs at the moment and so I decided to introduce it to our toddler group last Friday.  It has a lovely catchy tune and is easy to put actions to - and who doesn't like pretending to be a clown?!

If you are unfamiliar with the song, there are lots of animated versions on youtube which are fun to sing and dance along to.

The lyrics  and our actions are as follows:

J'ai un gros nez rouge  (Point to your nose)
Des traits sur les yeux (Pretend to draw lines above you eyes)
Un chapeau qui bouge (Mime moving a hat on your head)
Un air malicieux (Wink)

Deux grandes savates (mime having two big clown shoes to walk in)
Un grand pantalon (mime having big baggy trousers on)
Et quand je me gratte (scratch a pretend itch)
Je saute au plafond! (jump up in the air)

My literal translation for those that would like it:

I have a big red nose
some lines above my eyes
a hat which moves
an air of naughtiness

2 big slippers
baggy trousers
and when I scratch myself
I jump up to the ceiling!

Obviously a song about a clown needed a clown craft and so this week we made clown faces.  To make your own you will need:
a paper plate,
a pompom,
coloured card/foam for the hat,
felt pens,
glitter,
a glue stick,
coloured wool for the hair,
any other collage materials you like

We started by getting the mouth, nose and eyes on to our paper plates.

Next, we added the hair.

We then made and glued on our clown's hats and finally added the finishing touches with the glitter and any embellishments we wanted.

Here are our fabulous clowns to give you some inspiration:

Happy singing and crafting! :0)