Materials
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Instructions
1. Sing this to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It." It helps children
focus by having to repeat your actions, reinforces children's ability to name
and identify their body parts, and also refines eye-hand coordination.
2. Adapt the verses to meet the transition time and the developmental needs
of the children in your class. Have a child head the group after the class is
familiar with the song.
If you're ready to go outside, tap your head.
If you're ready to go outside, tap your head.
If you're ready to go outside, and run and play and hide,
If you're ready to go outside, tap your head.
If you're ready to go outside, rub your belly.
If you're ready to go outside, rub your belly.
If you're ready to go outside, and run and play and hide,
If you're ready to go outside, rub your belly.
If you're ready to go outside, follow me.
If you're ready to go outside, follow me.
If you're ready to go outside, and run and play and hide,
If you're ready to go outside, follow me.
3. Apply this song to different aspects of your curriculum by prompting the
children during different transitions throughout the day. For example:
If you're ready to go eat lunch, _______.
If you're ready to go eat lunch, _______.
If you're ready to go eat lunch, and fill your bellies up,
If you're ready to go eat lunch, _______.
