Materials
pieces of fabric cut into 4" x 4" squares
cardboard pieces cut into 4" x 4" squares
glue
box
Instructions
1. Invite the children to sing (or listen to you sing) the following song to
the tune of "Frere Jacques." Encourage them to make the gestures.
Where is my knee?
Where is my knee?
It's right here. (point to the knee)
It's right here. (point to the knee)
Isn't it so wonderful?
Isn't it so wonderful?
I can bend. (bend the knee)
I can bend. (bend the knee)
2. Sing the song again, using other body parts. Be sure to add a function
for the last two lines. For example:
Where is my eye?...I can see.
Where is my finger?...I can point.
Where is my mouth?...I can chew (or I can smile).
Where is my nose?...I can sniff (or I can smell).
Where is my foot?...I can stand (or I can jump).
Where is my hand?...I can wave.