Rockabye Your Bear

Ages 2–5

Channel info

Channel: The Wiggles

Accent: Australian

Why we picked it:The Wiggles are a genuine Australian institution, running continuously since 1991, originally founded by university students studying early-childhood education together. One quirk worth knowing: the group has gone through multiple full lineup changes over the decades and regularly re-records or reworks the same songs with each new cast — so you'll often find several different versions of a "classic" Wiggles song floating around, not just one definitive recording.

Learning focus: Soothing, slow-paced lyrics with simple present-tense caregiving vocabulary (rock, hug, sleep).

Tip: watch it through once together before trying the activity below.

About this song This gentle song is about rocking a teddy bear to sleep — a nice one for wind-down time before a nap or bedtime.

NOW TRY THIS

This one's an original song, so the exact words can vary a little by performance — watch it above, then try this quick quiz about what it teaches.

Not reading yet? Read the choices out loud and let your child point — you tap it for them.

Reading on their own? Let them try it solo.

1. What do you do to help a teddy bear fall asleep?

Rock it gently Throw it in the air Shout at it

That's right! Rocking gently helps a bear (or a baby) fall asleep.Not quite — try again!

2. Which of these is a good bedtime activity?

Running around Singing a quiet song Loud music

That's right! A quiet song is perfect before sleep.Not quite — try again!

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Great job!

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Did you know? This is an original Wiggles song, not a traditional rhyme — the group has written hundreds of original children's songs since 1991.

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