auditory activity

Music and Movement

Activity: Perform a sing-a-long to "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"

Purpose: To express individual rhythm and movement while singing and naming body parts.

Student Learning Outcomes: After completing this activity the student will have performed and demonstrated knowledge of different body parts. The student will have used the body, rhythm, and movement to perform a sing-a-long.

Preperation and Procedures: Introduction is made. Description of the activity is explained. Directions are to place both hands on parts of body as they are mentioned. On the second time speed up and get faster with each verse.

“Head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Knees and toes. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Knees and toes. Eyes and ears, and mouth, and nose. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Knees and toes.”

Space and Materials: Children need to be spread out enough not to bump into one another while reaching for their toes. Any area that has enough space is good. Materials such as instruments are optional.

Questions: What other body parts can you name?
Can you name body parts you don’t use?
What animals can you imitate with your body?