Instrumental Activity Book - I Wiggle My Fingers

The "I Wiggle My Fingers" activity is an engaging and playful exercise found in an instrumental activity book, designed to encourage children to move and express themselves through simple actions. The activity involves a series of movements that accompany the chant, "I wiggle my fingers, I wiggle my toes, I wiggle my shoulders, I wiggle my nose." As the children recite the chant, they are prompted to perform the corresponding actions, such as wiggling their fingers and toes, which they can amusingly attempt inside their shoes. The chant builds up to a point where the children use their whole body, wiggling and waving their arms all around.

As the chant concludes with the line "then I'm as still as still can be," the children are instructed to come to a complete rest, sitting motionless with a finger placed to their lips to signify silence. This contrast between vigorous movement and sudden stillness helps children to understand the concept of control over their bodies. The activity offers versatility in its execution, allowing it to be performed as a loud chant with actions, whispered with actions for a softer approach, or even thought with actions, encouraging children to internalize the movements mentally. This fun and interactive chant can be a delightful addition to any young child's learning experience, promoting physical coordination, rhythm, and attentive listening.