First Birthday Poems

Get your guests into the party spirit with the following first birthday poems. Here you can find a collection of some of the most popular rhymes for babies.

What I suggest you do is print your favorite ones on a piece of paper. Then during your special party have all the adults recite poems. Moms who have little children will definitely support this idea.

On the other hand, if you have single men in attendance, they might be resisting. But, trust me, even if you read a couple of poems from the list - it will be fun! Give it a try!

A quick tip: I included 1st birthday poems where your child can "participate." What I mean is place your baby on your lap, recite a poem (together with a party group) going through the actions described. If you have other moms with their babies in attendance - they can do the same! Enjoy!

*One, Two, Three, Four, Five:

One, two, three, four, five (Count on fingers.)
Once I caught a fish alive. (Wiggle hand like a fish.)
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. (Count fingers on second hand.)
Then I let him go again. (Pretend to throw fish back.)
Why did I let that fishy go?
Because he bit my finger so! (Shake hand as though in pain.)
Which finger did he bite?
This little finger on the right! (Hold up little finger on right hand.)

*Knock Knock:

Knock, knock. (Knock on baby's forehead.)
Peek in. (Open eyes wider.)
Open the latch. (Push up the tip of the nose.)
And walk right in. (Walk fingers into mouth.)
How do you do, Ms. Chin-chin-chin? (Wiggle chin.)

*Wiggles:

I wiggle my fingers,
I wiggle my toes.
I wiggle my shoulders,
I wiggle my nose.
Now the wiggles are out of me.
See how still I can be.

*Granny's Spectacles:

Here are Grandma's spectacles
(Make circles with thumbs and index fingers placed over eyes.)
And here is Grandma's hat,
(Join hands at fingertips and place on top of head.)
And here's the way she folds her hands
(Fold hands and place gently on lap.)
And puts them in her lap.

Here are Grandpa's spectacles
(Make larger circles with thumbs and index fingers and place over eyes.)
And here is Grandpa's hat,
(Make larger pointed hat, as above.)
And here's the way he folds his arms
(Fold arms with vigor.)
And sits like that!

*Eentsy Weentsy Spider:

The eentsy weentsy spider went up the water sprout.
(Touch opposite thumbs to index-fingers,
alternate to twist upward.)
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
(Wiggle fingers while moving hands down.)
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain.
(Make a big circle with your arms.)
And the eentsy weentsy spider went up the sprout again.
(Alternate thumbs and index fingers again.)

*A, B, C...:

A, b, c, d, e, f, g,
h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p,
q, r, s, ...t, u, v,
w, x, y, and z.

Now I know my ABCs
Tell me what you think of me.

*Trot, Trot, Trot:

Trot, trot, trot to London.
(Bounce your child on your knees, facing you.)
Trot, trot, trot to Dover.
Look out, Lynn (Baby's name)
Or you might fall O-VER!
(Tip baby to one side.)
Trot, trot, trot to Boston.
(Knee-bounce baby again.)
Trot, trot, trot to Lynn.
(Support your baby's waist and neck firmly with your hands.)
Look out, Lynn! Or you might fall IN!

*I See Something:

I see something, I see something
Used to play, used to play.
It is very round, and it rolls upon the ground.
What is it? What is it? (A ball)

I see something, I see something
Used for drink, used for drink
It's filled with Timmy's juice, delicious orange juice.
What is it? What is it? (A cup!)

To find other great poems for kids, I highly recommend that you visit Barking Spiders Poetry for Children.