Singing Games Activity Book - Double Double This This

The "Double Double This This" activity is a lively clapping game featured in a singing games activity book, designed to engage children in rhythmic coordination and creativity. The game involves a series of clapping patterns that correspond to specific words. When saying "DOUBLE DOUBLE," participants clap their own hands together once despite the phrase having two syllables. The words "THIS THIS" prompt players to clap their partner's hands, and "THAT THAT" requires clapping the back of the partner's hands with the back of their own. This pattern of claps and words creates a fun and interactive experience for children as they keep time with the rhythm.

An extension activity encourages children to innovate and expand upon the basic game by substituting the words "THIS" and "THAT" with new words such as "PLAY" and "TIME." This variation follows the same clapping sequence but allows for a fresh twist on the game, as children can come up with their own pairs of words that fit the rhythm. For instance, "Double double play play, Double double time time, Double play double time, Double double play time!" The game not only promotes physical coordination but also stimulates cognitive skills as children think of suitable word pairs, making it an educational and entertaining activity.