Singing Games Activity Book - Hi Lo Chickalo

The "Hi Lo Chickalo" activity is a delightful clapping game found within a singing games activity book, designed to engage children in rhythmic coordination and musical fun. In the simplest version of the game, children pair up and stand facing their partner. They start by joining their hands in a gesture similar to praying, with fingers pointing towards their partner and the back of their left hands touching. As the song progresses, they maintain their left hands in position while moving their right hand up to clap for 'Hi', down for 'Lo', and then clap their own hands together three times for 'Chickalo'. The sequence concludes with a final 'Hi' clap with the right hands.

For those ready to take on a bit more challenge, there is a more complex version of the game, which includes an additional action. The steps begin in the same manner, but when singing the 'Lo' part of 'Chickalo', children take their right hand and clap low. It is recommended to start with the simpler version of the game to allow children to become comfortable with the rhythm and coordination before introducing the extra action. This progression ensures that children can enjoy the game while gradually building their clapping and timing skills.