Skidamarink

Ages 2–5

Channel info

Channel: The Wiggles

Accent: Australian

Why we picked it: Australian institution since 1991, founded by early-childhood-education students; huge back catalogue of songs.

Learning focus: Nonsense-syllable wordplay that builds phonological/sound awareness, alongside simple, repeated "I love you" phrasing.

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

Sing along

Skidamarink a dink a dink, skidamarink a doo,

I love you.

Skidamarink a dink a dink, skidamarink a doo,

I love you.

I love you in the morning, and in the afternoon,

I love you in the evening, underneath the moon.

Skidamarink a dink a dink, skidamarink a doo,

I love you.

NOW TRY THIS

Tap the word that finishes each line.

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. "Skidamarink a dink a dink, skidamarink a _______."

doo day dee

That's right! Skidamarink a doo!Not quite — try again!

2. "I love you in the evening, underneath the _______."

stars moon trees

That's right! Underneath the moon!Not quite — try again!

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Great job!

BACK TO SONGS

Did you know? Skidamarink is over 100 years old — it started life as a Broadway tune in 1910, decades before it became a kids' favourite.

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