Chant and Clap

Materials

none

Instructions

To pass the time between activities or help children settle down for a quiet
activity, try the following rhyme. Teach the children the simple motions that go
along with the words.
Eyes open, (open eyes wide)
Eyes closed. (close eyes tight)
Wiggle your fingers. (hold hands up and wiggle fingers)
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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities 219
Fingerplays, Songs, and Poems
Wiggle your nose. (wiggle nose)
Thumbs up. (make fists, holding thumbs up)
Thumbs down. (make fists, pointing thumbs down)
Make a little smile. (grin broadly)
Make a little frown. (frown sadly)
Wiggle, clap. (first wiggle fingers, then clap hands)
Wiggle, snap. (wiggle fingers, then snap fingers)
Let them fly (wiggle fingers high above head)
Right to your lap. (flutter fingers slowly into lap).