On behalf of Dr Seuss, who inspired this rhythmic language play, may I simply comment, “Dum-ditty, dum-ditty, dum, dum, dum!
Rhyming and rhythm are tough to mimic in translating from Cree to English, but that doesn’t mean they can’t add to the fun of language learning. Thanks to Solomon Ratt (and Rhythm Ratt Shannon Dumba) for this new language chant!
micihciy, micihciy, yiyîkicihcîsa, misicihcân,
sâmina kikot,
sâmina kitôn,
sâmina kiskîsikwa,
sâmina kihtawakaya,
sâmina kitâpiskan.
micihciy, micihciy, yiyîkicihcîsa, misicihcân.
Hand, hand, fingers thumb,
Touch your nose,
Touch your mouth,
Touch your eyes,
Touch your ears,
Touch your chin.
Hand, hand, fingers, thumb.
