Pop Goes the Weasel

When someone knows something is about to happen, they experience anticipation. Children learn skills like watching, waiting and carefully observing our facial expressions as we play these games. They are also inspired to pay attention to our voices. These are all essential abilities for developing effective communication, which will be taught using this poem.

After singing the rhyme to your child a few times, try pausing before the last line. Why not add a sensory layer to your "pop" to make it even more thrilling? You may blow a kiss, wave your hands, or tickle the infant.

Lyrics of Pop Goes the Weasel

You must be wondering what are the lyrics to Pop Goes the Weasel. So, to make it easier for you lyrics of the song are provided below. Read them to your child and enjoy. 

Round and round the cobbler's bench

The monkey chased the weasel,

The monkey thought 'twas all fun

Pop! Goes the weasel.

Monkey Chasing Weasel

A penny for a spool of thread

A penny for a needle,

That's the way the money goes,

Pop! Goes the weasel.

The Monkey And The Weasel

A half a pound of tuppenny rice,

A half a pound of treacle.

Mix it up and make it nice,

Pop! Goes the weasel.

Treacle Rice Tart 

Up and down the London road,

In and out of the Eagle,

That's the way the money goes,

Pop! Goes the weasel.

London Road

I've no time to plead and pine,

I've no time to wheedle,

Kiss me quick and then I'm gone

Pop! Goes the weasel.

Weasel Running Away

History of Pop Goes the Weasel

The rhyme "Pop, Goes the Weasel" has its roots in the 18th century. The Eagle Tavern on City Road, which closed in 1825 and underwent repairs before reopening in 1901, is also mentioned. A boat named "Pop Goes The Weasel" entered the Durham Regatta in 1852. At Her Majesty's and the Nobility's exclusive soirees in 1852, "Pop Goes The Weasel" was a "very fashionable Dance" that was first performed. According to the British Library, the phrase was first used to describe a dance performed at Her Majesty's and The Nobilities Balls.” The song just utilises the words "Pop, Goes the Weasel.” Still, it has a well-known tune and lyric.

Pop Goes the Weasel Games

Pop sounds children's favourite singing games. Popular nursery songs both feature the weasel. The role of "weasels" is played by one additional player beyond the number of rings. Players rush to join a new ring before anyone else may at the end of the verse. One circle is deleted for everyone who does not join the ring until only one "weasel" is left.

The poem is appreciated as a musical circle game. There is one fewer chair in the row than there are players. Players then circle the row of chairs as the song is played. Children compete for the available chairs as the music ends, and the loser gets booted out.

Therefore, in addition to singing or reciting the nursery rhyme "Pop! Goes the Weasel," kids can play their favourite singing game. It's enjoyable and best enjoyed when you have free time!

Conclusion

Pop Goes The Weasel Song is a great way to engage children in physical activity. It is a poem which has been made into different versions. The first version of the poem was made in Britain and was used by kids to play games.