Ring Around the Tosies

This fun activity song is great for developing baby’s stretch and strength during tummy time.

Set Up Diagram
Set up

Place a small ring/hoop around baby’s foot when they’re on their back. Sing “Ring-a-ring-a-rosie”:

"Ring-a-ring-a-rosies
A pocket full of posies
A tissue, a tissue
We all fall down"

How to play
Step 1
  • Singing “Ring-a-ring-a-rosie”, lift the foot of your baby that has the ring around it into view for your little one
Step 2
  • You can encourage your baby to reach for their foot and the ring
Step 3
  • Change ring to the other foot and continue 
Activity information
Age: 0-12 months
Skill focus
Explore these skills for teaching tips
Tummy time, grasping and rolling
Physical literacy tips
  • On "we all fall down", drop the ring so it falls down baby's leg to help engage them
  • Tickle baby's foot while singing the song to help engage them