This page features a video of the poem “Cup and saucer”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 4th Standard English Second Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
Cup and saucer
Cup and saucer
Ready for tea
Ready for tea
How many children?
How many children?
One, two, three!
One, two, three!
Bed and pillow
Bed and pillow
Ready for sleep
Ready for sleep
How many children?
How many children?
Four, five, six!
Four, five, six!
Chair and table
Chair and table
Ready for work
Ready for work
How many children?
How many children?
Seven, eight, nine!
Seven, eight, nine!
Cup and saucer
Ready for tea
Ready for tea
How many children?
How many children?
One, two, three!
One, two, three!
Bed and pillow
Bed and pillow
Ready for sleep
Ready for sleep
How many children?
How many children?
Four, five, six!
Four, five, six!
Chair and table
Chair and table
Ready for work
Ready for work
How many children?
How many children?
Seven, eight, nine!
Seven, eight, nine!
Summary
This playful poem connects familiar objects with daily activities. A cup
and saucer are ready for tea while children count from one to three. A
bed and pillow are ready for sleep while children count from four to
six. A chair and table are ready for work while children count from
seven to nine. Repetition makes counting enjoyable and easy to remember.
and saucer are ready for tea while children count from one to three. A
bed and pillow are ready for sleep while children count from four to
six. A chair and table are ready for work while children count from
seven to nine. Repetition makes counting enjoyable and easy to remember.
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