Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car

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.

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

About this song A fun, bouncy song all about riding in a car — great for practising vehicle sounds and simple travel words.

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 sound does a car horn make?

Toot toot Moo moo Woof woof

That's right! Toot toot!Not quite — try again!

2. What do wheels do when a car moves?

They fly They turn round and round They float

That's right! Wheels turn round and round!Not quite — try again!

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Great job!

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Did you know? The Big Red Car is one of the Wiggles' most famous props — it's appeared in their live shows and TV episodes since the very beginning.

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