{"id":4652,"date":"2026-03-11T18:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:57:27","slug":"polly-put-the-kettle-on-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/polly-put-the-kettle-on-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics-4652\/","title":{"rendered":"Polly Put the Kettle On Nursery Rhyme With Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cPolly Put the Kettle On\u201d is a cheerful and simple nursery rhyme about preparing tea and enjoying a cozy moment together. The rhyme follows Polly as she puts the kettle on for tea and Sukey who takes it off again once everyone has gone away. Children enjoy this rhyme because of its playful repetition and easy rhythm, which makes it fun to sing again and again. The words are simple, so kids can quickly remember and join in while singing with parents or teachers. Like many traditional nursery rhymes, it also encourages imagination and pretend play, especially tea party games. Singing this rhyme helps young learners develop listening skills, language rhythm, and memory while enjoying a fun and interactive activity with others.<\/p>\n

Polly Put the Kettle On Song Lyrics<\/h2>\n

Here are the classic Polly Put the Kettle On words that children love to sing along with.<\/p>\n

Polly put the kettle on,<\/em>
\nPolly put the kettle on,<\/em>
\nPolly put the kettle on,<\/em>
\nWe\u2019ll all have tea.<\/em>
\nSukey take it off again,<\/em>
\nSukey take it off again,<\/em>
\nSukey take it off again,<\/em>
\nThey\u2019ve all gone away.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Polly<\/p>\n

Other Versions of Polly Put the Kettle On Song<\/h2>\n

Over time, the rhyme has appeared in slightly different versions, especially with small changes in names or wording. One of the older variations replaces Polly with Molly.<\/p>\n

Molly put the kettle on,<\/em>
Molly put the kettle on,<\/em>
Molly put the kettle on,<\/em>
We’ll all have tea.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sukey take it off again,<\/em>
Sukey take it off again,<\/em>
Sukey take it off again,<\/em>
They\u2019ve all gone away.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gestures – How to Teach Polly Put the Kettle On to Kids<\/h2>\n

Teaching actions along with the rhyme makes it more engaging and helps children remember the words easily. Simple gestures also keep kids active while singing.<\/p>\n