The Man in the Moon Looked Out of the Moon Lyrics
The Man in the Moon peers down at the earth and announces that it is bedtime for every child. Four lines for the end of the day.
The Man in the Moon Looked Out of the Moon
The Man in the Moon looked out of the moon,
Looked out of the moon and said,
"'Tis time for all children, on the earth
To think about getting to bed!"
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- Type
- Lullabies, Mother Goose
- Tune
- Spoken bedtime rhyme
- Best for ages
- 1 to 5 years
Hand Motions and Actions
| When you sing | Do this |
|---|---|
| The Man in the Moon looked out | Make a circle with your hands and peep through it. |
| 'Tis time for all children | Point around at everyone listening. |
| To think about getting to bed | Rest your head on your hands as a pillow. |
What Does The Man in the Moon Looked Out of the Moon Mean?
Many people see a face in the full moon, made by its dark and light patches, and nursery rhymes call him the Man in the Moon. Here he acts like a friendly night watchman, looking down at the earth and telling children it is time to get ready for bed. 'Tis is short for it is.
History and Origin
The rhyme is printed as "Bedtime" in The Real Mother Goose (1916). The Man in the Moon appears in several other rhymes too, including the one where he comes tumbling down and asks the way to Norwich.
Learning Activities
- Moon watch: look at the moon together and try to spot the face.
- Bedtime signal: say the rhyme every night just before teeth and stories.
- Moon shapes: draw the moon as it changes over a month.