“Herman the Worm” is a captivating children’s camp song from The Learning Station, renowned for creating engaging and educational music for kids. This popular song is not just entertaining with its silly movements and catchy tune, but it’s also a valuable tool for teaching counting, expanding vocabulary, and understanding sequencing. Children will be delighted to join Herman’s ever-growing adventure, making it a song they’ll want to experience again and again.
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(Sing along and follow the movements.)
The song begins with a simple scene: “I was sittin’ on a fencepost slapping on my left knee, chewing on my bubble gum, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, playing with my yo-yo, do op, do op, do op do op, and watching the birds fly by.” This sets a playful and imaginative stage before Herman the Worm makes his grand entrance.
Initially, Herman is just “this big” (Hold fingers up to show about an inch). When asked what happened, Herman explains, “I swallowed one grape.” This introduces the counting element in an amusing way.
The song repeats the initial verse, building anticipation for Herman’s next appearance. Each time Herman returns, he’s bigger and bigger, having swallowed more and more food. “And then along came Herman the Worm and he was this big. (Hold hands up to show about 5 inches)”. This time, Herman has “swallowed two apples.”
The growth continues as Herman reappears: “And then along came Herman the Worm and he was this big. (Hold hands up to show about 12 inches)”. Now, he’s consumed “three grapefruits.”
The sizes become even more exaggerated, enhancing the fun and visual engagement. “And then along came Herman the Worm and he was this big. (Hold hands up to show about 3 feet)”. Herman’s appetite has led him to “swallow four cantaloupes.”
Reaching comical proportions, Herman returns again: “And then along came Herman the Worm and he was this big. (Hold arms out as wide up to as you can.)”. In this hilarious stage, Herman has managed to “swallow five watermelons.”
Finally, in a humorous twist, Herman appears small again: “And then along came Herman the Worm and he was this big. (Hold fingers up to show about an inch).” When asked what happened this time, the unexpected punchline is, “I burped!”. This provides a satisfying and funny conclusion to Herman’s eating adventure.
“Herman the Worm” is featured on the award-winning CD, “Action! Fun! Dance!” by The Learning Station. This album is packed with action songs perfect for keeping children active and learning through movement.
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