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Tap Goes the Woodpecker

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Materials

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Instructions

Sing the following song, making the appropriate gestures when necessary.
Tap, tap, tap goes the woodpecker (tap fingers on open palm)
As he pecks a hole in the tree. (make small circle for hole)
He's looking for food (hand to eyes)
Not for you and me! (shake head no, point to self and children)
More to do Science: Discuss what woodpeckers eat. Ask how they can find out.

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