Several months ago Eli started getting the biggest kick out of the fingerplay "Itsy Bitsy Spider." How many times can a mama sing it in a row? A lot, I discovered! It was time to search for more. This book full of songs (with cartoon characters illustrating the corresponding motions) is now one of Eli's favorite pastimes....
(If you do a Web search for "fingerplays," "finger plays," or "action rhymes," there are lots of online sources available.)
Rain Song
Pitter pat. (Pat/wiggle fingers against floor.)
Pitter pat.
The rain goes on for hours.
Although it keeps us all inside, (Slowly turn palms up.)
It's very good for flowers! (Lift fingers like sprouting flowers.)
Popcorn Song
You put the oil in the pot, (Drum on table with palms.)
And you let it get hot.
You put the popcorn in,
And you start to grin.
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle, sizzle... (Speed up drumming.)
Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! (Raise and shake hands.)
Mmmmmm! (Rub tummy.)
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