“Pop! Goes the Weasel” is a traditional English-language nursery rhyme and singing game. It’s become so popular and stood the test of time when it comes to the enjoyment of young ...

Half a pound of tuppenny rice Half a pound of treacle That’s the way the money goes POP! goes the weasel. A penny for a spool of thread A penny for a needle That’s the way the money goes POP!

At this point in the song’s history, the only lyrics were “pop goes the weasel,” which was sung when dancers passed under the arms of others. All around the Cobblers house, The Monkey chased ...

Watch the short video clip below if you want to remind yourself how 'pop goes the weasel' it sounds before singing it with your child. When we play these kinds of games, it teaches children skills ...