Singing Games Activity Book - ABC
Music Resource Description
The Singing Games Activity Book presents an engaging ABC clapping and action game designed for children to enjoy while learning. In this game, children stand facing their partner, hands together with fingers pointed towards each other, mimicking a praying gesture. The back of each child's left hand touches their partner's, setting the stage for a rhythmic interaction. As the chant "A B C" begins, the children tap the backs of their left and right hands in alternation, returning to the starting position after each sequence. The lyrics guide the children through a series of movements that coincide with the actions of going up and down, crisscrossing, and other playful gestures such as licking a lollipop or pulling a chain.
Each action is carefully paired with the words of the song to create a fun and dynamic experience. For the lines "We're going up, we're going down," the children maintain contact with their left hands while moving their right hands up and down to clap accordingly. The words "criss" and "cross" are accompanied by touching the opposite shoulders with the respective hands, enhancing coordination skills. Additional actions include pretending to pull a chain, turning around, touching the ground, and finally, clapping their own hands and then their partner's hands to the words "full stop." This activity not only promotes musical rhythm and physical coordination but also encourages interaction and cooperation among the children.