Peaches in the Parlour

Peaches in the parlour, / Apples on the shelf…

CountingLong rope

Peaches in the parlour,
Apples on the shelf.
(Skippers name) is getting tired
Skipping by herself.
How many times did she skip?
One, Two, Three...

How to play

Keep counting until the skipper misses.

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