Instrumental Activity Book - Tony Chestnut

The "Tony Chestnut" instrumental activity book presents a charming song that combines musical learning with physical movement. The song's lyrics are simple and repetitive, making it easy for children to learn and remember. The tune of "Tony Chestnut" is catchy and involves tapping different body parts in sequence, such as toe, knee, chest, nut (which refers to the head), nose, eye, while the phrase "love him" is accompanied by hands crossed over the chest. To add a bit of rhythm, children are instructed to click their fingers twice for the words "That's what". The activity encourages children to engage both musically and kinesthetically, as they sing through the song and progressively omit certain body parts in each verse, enhancing their memory and concentration skills.

In addition to the non-instrumental game where children tap their body parts, there is also an instrumental version of the game. In this variation, different musical instruments are assigned to represent each body part mentioned in the song, with additional instruments for the phrases "love him" and "that's what". As the song progresses, children internalise the words and play their assigned instruments at the appropriate moments. This game is particularly effective for practicing concentration and developing the 'thinking voice', as it requires the children to focus and remember when to play their instruments in time with the song. Both versions of the game offer a fun and interactive way for children to explore music and movement together.