Singing Games Activity Book - ABC
Music Resource Description
The Singing Games Activity Book provides a delightful ABC clapping and action game, perfect for engaging children in rhythmic and physical coordination exercises. In this game, children are paired up and stand facing each other with hands joined in a prayer-like position, fingers pointing towards their partner, with the back of each child's left hand touching the other's. As they sing the alphabet song with a twist, they incorporate a series of taps and claps. For the letters 'A B C,' they rhythmically tap the backs of their left hands together, then their right, returning to the starting position each time.
The song continues with actions accompanying the lyrics, such as moving the right hand up for 'We're going up' and down for 'We're going down,' with a clap at each movement. The words 'criss' and 'cross' are matched with crossing arm movements, touching the opposite shoulder with each hand. 'Lollipop' is mimed by pretending to lick a sweet treat, while 'pull the chain' involves a pulling gesture. The game also includes a full turn around, touching the ground, and concludes with a full hand clap, followed by a clap with the partner's hands on the word 'stop.' This interactive game is not only fun but also a great way to develop children's motor skills and sense of rhythm.