This Little Piggy

Fingerplays & Songs

A toe-and-finger rhyme, said slowly, one little piggy at a time.

This rhyme helps children learn…

Body awareness

Noticing five separate toes or fingers, one at a time.

Counting one to one

One touch for each piggy, all the way to five.

Anticipation

Waiting for the big finish they know is coming.

Back and forth play

Eye contact, giggles, and asking for one more turn.

Say It

This little piggy went to the market,
This little piggy stayed home,
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none,
And this little piggy went

wee wee wee

all the way home!

five piggies · one touch each

Wiggle one toe or finger for each line, starting at the big toe. Slow down before the last piggy, then walk your fingers up the leg or arm on the way home.

Toe by Toe

big toegive it a wiggle

next toehold it still

middle toea happy shake

fourth toea tiny pause

little toerun fingers home

Try This

Say it on fingers instead of toes, or on a stuffed animal. Pause before “wee wee wee” and wait for a child to fill it in.

Watch For

Children who hold out a foot or hand for more, who wiggle the right toe, or who say the last line with you.

No materials needed · 2–4 minutes · Diapering, lap time, or a quiet moment together

The Nest Schools