Sleepy Moon
A short rhyme for bedtime, written for this site.
The moon is up, the day is through,The little owls are calling, “Hoo.”Your toes are warm, your bed is deep,Close your eyes and drift to sleep.
Why it helps
Short enough to say with the light off. It works down from the sky to the owls to your child’s toes, so attention narrows as the rhyme goes.
How to use it
Say it in your quietest voice and a little slower each time. The same words every night become a signal that the day is finished.
Ask your child
- What do the owls say?
- Are your toes warm?
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What to do next
Want a story before the rhyme? Kids Story Book has bedtime story picks for three-year-olds.