Fingerplays:


TEN RED APPLES

Ten red apples growing on a tree,
(Hold hands up high.)
Five for you and five for me.
(Shake one hand, then the other.)
Help me shake the tree just so, 
(Shake whole body.)
And ten red apples fall down below.
(Lower hands while fluttering fingers.)
One, two, three, four, five, (Count fingers on one hand.)
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
(Count fingers on other hand.)

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FOUR RED APPLES
Sung to: "This Old Man"

Four red apples on the tree,
Two for you and two for me.
So-o shake that tree and watch them fall.
One, two, three, four-that is all.
               

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         I'M A LITTLE PUMPKIN
         Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot
         
I'm a little pumpkin
    orange and round
          (Hold arms in circle above head)
When I'm sad
my face wears a frown
      (Frown.)
         But when I am happy, all aglow,
         Watch my smile just grow and grow!
       (Smile.)

LITTLE BOY BLUE
        Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
         
                   Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn,
                    (Pretend to blow horn.)
         
                   The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn.
                    (Point to the right, then to the left)
         
                   Where's the boy who looks after the sheep?
                    (Cup hand over eye and look around.)
         
                   He's under the haystack, fast asleep.
                      (pretend to sleep)

                   Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn,
                    (Pretend to blow horn.)
         
                   The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn.
                    (Point to the right, then to the left)
           
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Dinosaurs Five

Five big dinosaurs, five and no more (five fingers up)
One chased a butterfly, and then there were four. (thumb)
Four big dinosaurs, eating on a tree;
One went for a swim and then there were three. (index)
Three big dinosaurs, didn't know what to do.
One went fishing and then there were two.
Two big dinosaurs can still have fun,
But one went for dinner and that left one.
One big dinosaur watched the setting sun.
He closed his sleepy eyes, and then there were none!
(fingers go down, one by one)


Hiding Dinosaurs

Dinosaur, Dinosaur,
Where can you be?
Hiding behind me (hands behind back)
Where you cannot see.
Now you see one. (bring out one hand)
It's waiting for you.
Here comes another, (bring out other hand)
And now you see two!

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Stars Finger play

At night I see the twinkling stars
(fist up and open hands over your head)
And a great big smiling moon
   (circle arms overhead)
My Mommy tucks me into bed
(Lay pointer of one hand across the palm of the other hand)
And sings a good-night tune.
(Rock your hands back and forth)

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Ten in the Bed

There were ten in the bed,
And the little one said,
Roll over, roll over.  (Roll hands)
And they all rolled over, 
And one fell out (hold up one finger)
There were nine in the bed,
And the little one said,
Roll over roll over.
(Start by holding up ten fingers.  
Continue until there are none in the bed.)


"Five Little Bears"

Five little cubby bears, tumbling on the ground (Hold up five fingers)
The first little bear said, "Let's look around." (Hold hand to eyes)
The second one said, "See the little bunny." (Point finger)
The third one said, "I smell honey!" (Sniff the air)
The fourth one said, "It's over in the trees." (Point finger)
The fifth one said, "Look out!  Here comes the bees!"  (Run fingers)

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The Apple Tree

Away up high in an apple tree, (raise arms high)
Two red apples smiled at me (Smile and hold up two fingers)
I shook that tree as hard as I could; (Shake hands)
Down came those apples, (Bring hands down)
And mmmmm, were they good. (Rub tummy)

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Five Red Apples

Five red apples hanging in a tree (Hold up five fingers)
The juiciest apples you ever did see.
The wind came by and gave an angry frown (Fingers flutter downward)
And one little apple came tumbling down (One finger falls)
Four red apples, hanging in a tree, etc.






Four Little Apples

Four little apples dancing in a tree, (Let four fingers dance)
They danced so long that they set themselves free. (Fingers fall)
They continued to dance as they fell to the ground
And there by some children these apples were found.
"Oh!  Look at the rosy one! (Hold up one finger)
"It almost bounced!"
"I'll take the red one!" (Hold up second finger)
Another announced.
The third child laughed as he chose the yellow one. (Hold up third finger)
"I'll take it to Mother, ‘cause she lets me have fun."
The fourth child put the last one on a tray (Put fourth finger in palm of
left hand)
And carefully carried the green apple away.

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Five Candles

Five little candles, in the night.
Five little candles, burning bright.
Along comes the wind ....
Whoo   All is quiet
four little candles burning in the night
Continue with...
Four little candles
three little candles
two little candles
one little candle.

Actions
extend fingers on right hand, left hand comes along, whoooo, fold down one
finger, leave four fingers extended, repeat and fold away one finger with
each verse.



Two Turtles

Two old turtles
Going for a walk
"Good morning",said one
"Shall we have a little talk?"
"Yes," said the other,
"I do enjoy a chat"
So they walked along together
With a natter, natter, nat !

Actions: Clenched fists with second fingers extended moving slowly forward,
Both hands stop, right hand extended finger wiggles, Left hand extended
finger wiggles, Both hands moved forwards with extended fingers wiggling.

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The Beetle

I know a little beetle,
Who climbs on me.
He really is as friendly,
As friendly as can be.
He runs on my finger,
He runs on my knee,
Then climbs to my chin to .....
Tickle, tickle me ! 

Actions:  right or left hand is beetle that climbs up other arm, rest on
shoulder, hold out finger and let it run along arm, then run along knee,
then climb finger slowly towards chin, tickle neck.


Wriggle Your Fingers

Wriggle your fingers
Wriggle your toes
Stand your soldiers (fingers)
In two straight rows
Hide your fingers
Hide your toes
No more soldiers
In two straight rows

Actions: Translate words into actions.

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These Two Rabbits

These two rabbits
have ears so tall
These two rabbits
Have eyes so small
These two rabbits
Have whiskers that wiggle
These two rabbits
Have noses that wriggle
These two rabbits
that smallest of all
Curl up tightly in 
a round furry ball.

Actions: hold up thumbs, hands above head, first fingers, point to eyes,
second fingers, five fingers on each hand extended, against face for
whiskers, third fingers  point to nose, small fingers fold hands together




Little Butterfly

I'm a little butterfly
I have wings
I fly around
And see all things
When I see a flower
That looks great
I call out
To all of my mates.

Actions: Translate words into actions.

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This Little Boy

This little boy, all ready for bed.
Down on the pillow he lays his head,
Wraps himself in his covers tight,
And this is the way he sleep all night.
Morning comes, he opens his eyes.
Back with a toss the covers fly,
Up he jumps, is dressed and away.
Ready to work and play all day.

Actions: put one finger up as boy. on one hand make bed and put boy on.
wrap fingers around boy as covers take off covers stand finger up straight
pinch pointer finger with right hand with thumb and pointer finger left hand









Action Rhyme

Tall grass waving,
Waving in the breeze.
Big ships sailing,
Sailing on the seas.
Little fish swimming,
Swimming in the deep.
Little children nodding
Falling fast asleep.

Actions- line 1-2. hands wave above head, 3-4. make steeple shape above
head with arms and sway, 5-6. hands together in front swimming, nod heads,
Hands under chin, fall asleep.

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Ensy Weensy Spider

Ensy Weensy Spider
Climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain,
And washed poor Ensy out.
Out came the sunshine,
And dried up all the rain.
So Ensy Weensy spider,
Climbed up the spout again.

Actions- Do actions as song suggests.



Five Fat Peas

Five fat peas in a pea-pod press.
One grew, two grew,
So did the rest.
They grew and grew
And did not stop,
Until one day the pod went
P   O   P !!

Actions: Shape hands into fist, Extend one finger on one hand two on the
other, Extend all fingers
Put arms over head (as if getting taller),When pop is said make loud clap.

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My Book

This is my book, it will open wide
To show the pictures that are inside.
This is my ball, so big and round,
To toss in the air
Or roll on the ground.
Here's my umbrella to keep me dry
When the raindrops fall 
>From the cloudy sky.
This is my kitty; just hear her purr
When I'm gently stroking her soft warm fur.

Actions-  Translate words into actions








Little Mousie

Here's a little mousie
Peeking through a hole.
Peek to the left.
Peek to the right.
Pull your head back in,
There's a cat in sight !

Actions- Cup hands and stick finger out, Peek to left/right, Pull head in,
Meow as if cat


Clap Your Hands

Clap, clap, clap your hands
As slowly as you can.
Clap, clap, clap your hands
As quickly as you can.
Shake....
Roll....
Rub....
Wiggle your fingers
Pound your fists.

Actions- Translate words into actions



The Chimney

Here is the chimney,
Here is the top,
Open the lid,
Out Santa will  pop.

Actions: Make fist, Make lid with other hand, Open lid, Pop up thumb


Little Bird

One little bird with feathers of blue;
Flew beside the green one and then there were two.
Two little birds singing in the tree;
The red bird came to join them and then there were three.
Three little birds, wishing there were more;
Along came the purple bird and then there were four.
Four little birds, happy to be alive;
Found a little yellow one, and then there were five.
Five little birds as happy as can be.
Singing beautiful songs - just for you and me!












Feathered Birds

Five feathered birds sitting on the door;
One flew away and then there were four.
Four feathered birds singing in the tree,
One flew away and then there were three.
Three feathered birds looking at you,
One flew away and then there were two.
Two feathered birds sitting in the sun,
One flew away and then there was one.
One feathered bird looking like a hero,
He flew away and now there are zero!

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Little Bird (2)

I saw a little bird go hop, hop, hop.
I told the little bird to stop, stop, stop.
I went to the window to say "How do you do?"
He wagged his little tail and far away he flew!

Two Little Birds

Two little birdies sitting on a hill;
One named Jack, the other named Jill.
Fly away Jack, Fly away Jill;
Come back, Jack, Come back, Jill.



Five and Five Eggs

Five and five eggs 
(Hold up hands)
That makes ten
Sitting on top is mother hen
(Fold one hand over the other)
Crackle crackle crackle
(Clap hands three times)
What do I see
(fingers around eyes)
Ten fluffy chickens
As yellow as can be
(hold up ten fingers.)

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Five Little Birds
  
Five little birds in a nest in a tree
(hold up right hand)
Are just hungry as can be
"Peep", said baby bird number one
(wiggle one finger)
Mother bird promised she would come
"Peep, Peep", said baby bird number two,
If she doesn't come what will we do?
"Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number three,
I hope she can find this tree.
"Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number four,
She never was so late before.
"Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep", said baby bird number five,
When will our mother bird arrive?
Well, here she comes to feed her family
(use left hand as mommy bird)
They're all as happy as can be!



The Chickadee Song
(Fly your fingers away one by one as you sing this song)
Chorus:
Chickadee, chickadee, happy and gay
Chickadee, chickadee, fly away.
Five little chickadees, no room for more,
One flew away, and then there were four.
Four little chickadees, sitting in a tree,
One flew away, and then there were three.
Three little chickadees, don't know what to do,
One flew away, and then there were two. 
Two little chickadees, sitting in the sun,
One flew away, then there was one.
One little chickadee, can't have any fun.
He flew away, and then there were none.


CIRCLE TIME PRAYERS

Shhh. Shhh.
I'm talking to God.
Shhh. Shhh.
He's listening to me.
I have two hands to clap,
And praise to God.
Who will hold me and love me.
For all of my days.
God pushed up the mountains.
He rolled out the sea.
He painted the sky.
And then he made me.
Meowing kittens (meow, meow, meow)
And barking dogs (woof, woof, woof)
Quacking ducks (quack, quack, quack)
All sing to God.

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A Finger play

1, 2, 3  ( hold up fingers)
There's a bug on me! (point to shoulder)
Where did it go? ( brush off)
I don't know ( Shrug Shoulder and look really puzzled)


Give it a Shakey-Shakey

You put 1 finger up 
You put one finger down 
You put one finger up 
And you shake it all around 
You give it a shakey-shakey 
And you turn it all about 
That's how you learn to count! 
You put two fingers up
You put two fingers down
You put two fingers up
And you shake them all around
You give them a shakey-shakey
And you turn them  all about--
That's how you learn to count!

Continue through all ten fingers


Thunder 
(Tune: Frere  Jacques)

I hear thunder. I hear thunder. (stamp feet on floor)
Hark do you, hark do you?  (place hand behind ear)
Pitter, patter raindrops, pitter patter raindrops  (Wiggle fingers down)
I'm all wet. (Point to yourself).
So are you. (point to a friend). 

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The Rain
(Tune: Sing a Song of Sixpence)

Pitter patter raindrops
falling form the sky  (wiggle fingers down).
Here is my umbrella ( hands over head)
to keep me safe and dry.
When the rain is over
The sun begins to glow
And little flowers start to bud
and grow and grow and grow.


10 Little Turkeys

10 little turkeys sat in their pen
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew far away
But the other ...(9) decided to stay!
9 little turkeys sat in their pen
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew out of the gate,
And when he was gone, there were...(8).
8 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew far away
But the other ...(7) decided to stay.
7 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey hid with the chicks,
And when she was gone, there were...(6).
6 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew far away
But the other ...(5) decided to stay.
5 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey hopped out the door,
And when he was gone, there were (4).
4 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew far away
But the other ...(3) decided to stay.
3 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flapped her wings and flew.
And when she was gone, there were ,,,(2).
2 little turkeys sat in their pen.
"Hide, turkeys, hide!" said the little red hen.
One little turkey flew far away.
But the last ...(1) decided to stay.
1 little turkey sat in his pen.
"Hide, turkey, hide!" said the little red hen.
The last little turkey flew off toward the sun
               And when he was gone, there were ...(none).