Let’s have fun with the Finger Family! Each finger on your hand can be a special member of the family. Let’s learn who they are and sing along!
Can you find your thumb? That’s the Daddy Finger!
Sing: Daddy finger, daddy finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Next is your pointer finger. That’s the Mommy Finger!
Sing: Mommy finger, mommy finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Your middle finger is the Brother Finger. Can you find it?
Sing: Brother finger, brother finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Now, find your ring finger. That’s the Sister Finger!
Sing: Sister finger, sister finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Finally, your little pinky is the Baby Finger. It’s the smallest one!
Sing: Baby finger, baby finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Now you know the Finger Family! You can sing the song and wiggle your fingers. It’s a fun way to learn about family and practice using your fingers. Try singing it again and again!
Finger Puppet Play: Create simple finger puppets using paper or felt. Draw or cut out small faces for each family member (Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Sister, Baby) and attach them to each finger. Use these puppets to act out the Finger Family song. Encourage the children to create their own stories about the Finger Family and perform them for the class or their family at home.
Finger Family Art: Provide children with paper, crayons, and markers to draw their own Finger Family. Ask them to think about what each finger might like to do. For example, what is Daddy Finger’s favorite hobby? What does Baby Finger like to eat? Display their artwork in the classroom to celebrate their creativity and understanding of the Finger Family.
Observation and Discussion: During a circle time, ask the children to observe their own hands and fingers. Pose questions like, “Which finger is the tallest?” or “Can you find a finger that is next to the Mommy Finger?” Encourage them to share what they notice about their fingers and how they use them in daily activities. This will help them connect the Finger Family concept to their own experiences.
Here is the sanitized version of the transcript:
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We are the Finger Family.
Daddy finger, daddy finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Mommy finger, mommy finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Brother finger, brother finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Sister finger, sister finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
Baby finger, baby finger, where are you?
Here I am, here I am, how do you do?
We are the Finger Family.
(Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Sister, Baby finger verses repeat)
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