The Hokey-Pokey
Number of kids: Any.
How the game is played: An oldie but goodie. Everybody stands in a circle and does the motions to the corresponding words of the song. Toddlers won't know right from left at this point, but they'll understand the body part and can follow your lead.
- You put your left foot in,
- You put your left foot out,
- You put your left foot in, and you shake it all about!
- You do the Hokey Pokey
(Raise hands in the air and wiggle fingers.) - And you turn yourself around
(Turn around in a full circle.) - That's what it's all about!
(Clap with each syllable.)
Other body parts: other foot, hands, head, backside, whole self.
Tips for Adults:
Choose body parts that toddlers know, and throw in a new one now and then. Make sure to sing slowly enough that the kids can follow along.
What the game teaches:
Names of body parts, following directions.