Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush: questions to ask and activities to try
This is the way we wash our face, so early in the morning! Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush turns the favourite song into a bright book about getting ready for the day.
What age is it for? Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush is best for ages 1–5. Good for: Singing about getting ready for the day.
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (Sophie Fatus)
- Age
- 1-5
- Best for
- Singing about getting ready for the day
Sing it rather than read it, and do the actions for every verse. It's a handy tool for slow mornings: sing the next verse while your child does the job.
What it helps with
- Morning routines and getting ready
- Singing and actions together
- Children from different cultures
- Learning the order of everyday tasks
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did the children do first?”
- “Which job do you do every morning?”
- “Which verse was your favourite?”
- “Where in the world were the children?”
- “What do you need to do before school or nursery?”
- “Can you make up a new verse?”
5-minute activities to try together
Routine song
Make up your own verses for your child's morning: “This is the way we put on our shoes...”
Picture routine
Draw the morning jobs in order on a strip of paper and stick it by the door.
Free printables: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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