Hokey Pokey

Age: Toddler, Preschool

Equipment: None

Space requirements: On-the-spot

Activity description:

  • Sing these lyrics and have children follow along with the movements:

You put your right hand in

You put your right hand out

You put your right hand in

And you shake it all about

You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around

That what it’s all about!

  • Repeat the song using the following body parts: left hand, right foot, left foot, head, whole self.

Skill development:

  • Physical skills: arm movement; leg movement; coordination; patterns; rhythm
  • Non-physical skills: listening and following instructions; vocabulary development; body part identification; learning right from left
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

  • Ball Chase
    Age: Infant, Toddler Equipment: Reaction ball Space requirements: Open space Activity descr...
  • Birthdays
    Age: Preschool Equipment: None Space requirements: Open space Activity description: Ha...
  • Making Music
    Age: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot,...
  • Dice Roll
    Age: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Equipment: Dice Space requirements: On-the-spot Activ...
  • Leader
    Age: Preschool Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot, small space, open space Act...
  • Gentle Stretching
    Age: Infant Equipment: None Space requirements: On-the-spot Activity description: Lay y...