Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Age: Toddler, Preschool

Equipment: None

Space requirements: On-the-spot

Activity description:

  • Sing these lyrics and have children touch the identified body parts when they are mentioned.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

Knees and toes, knees and toes.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

Eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.

  • Repeat the song but slightly faster.

Skill development:

  • Physical skills: arm movement; leg movement; bending; reaching; coordination; patterns; rhythm
  • Non-physical skills: listening and following instructions; vocabulary development; body part identification
Posted in 18 months-2.5 years (Toddler), 2.5-4 years (Preschool), E-L, No equipment required, On-the-spot

Share

Facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditlinkedinmail

Print an Activity

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Find an Activity

More activities to try

  • Duck, Duck, Goose
    Age: Toddler, Preschool Equipment: None Space requirements: Open space Activity description...
  • Connect It
    Age: Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: None Space requirements: Open space Activity descri...
  • Circle Overtake
    Age: Preschool Equipment: Bean bags Space requirements: Small space, open space Activity de...
  • Bottle Bowling
    Age: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: Plastic bottles, balls Space requirements: Op...
  • Pigs Fly
    Age: Toddler, Preschool Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot Activity descriptio...
  • Clean Your Room
    Age: Toddler, Preschool Equipment: Random objects, laundry basket Space requirements: Open spa...