Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes – Fun Exercise Song for Kids

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In this lesson, children engage in a fun and interactive activity by singing the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” while learning to identify different body parts through movement. The lesson incorporates marching, stretching, and varying the speed of the song to enhance physical activity and coordination, encouraging kids to practice and enjoy learning about their bodies. Overall, it promotes both musical and physical development in a playful environment.
  1. Can you name some body parts we touched while singing?
  2. What did we do when we marched and stretched?
  3. How did it feel to sing and move fast and then slow down?

Let’s Learn and Move!

Hey there! Are you ready to have some fun? Let’s sing a song and move our bodies! It’s called “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.” Let’s get started!

Sing and Touch

First, let’s sing about our body parts. Can you touch your head? How about your shoulders? Now, let’s find our knees and toes. Ready? Here we go!

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.

March and Stretch

Now, let’s march in place. March, march, march! Can you reach up high? Stretch your arms as high as you can. Now, bend down low and touch the floor. Stand back up, and let’s do it again!

Let’s Sing Again!

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.

Speed It Up!

Let’s try to go a little faster. Can you keep up? Let’s sing and move quickly!

Faster and Faster!

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.

Slow It Down

Wow, that was fast! Let’s slow down a bit and sing one more time. Ready?

One Last Time

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.

Great Job!

You did an amazing job singing and moving! Remember, you can practice this song anytime to learn about your body parts and have fun moving around. Keep singing and keep smiling!

  1. What was your favorite part of the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”? Why did you like it the most?
  2. Can you think of other fun songs or games that help you learn about your body? How do they help you remember different body parts?
  3. When you were singing and moving, did you notice any new things about how your body works? What did you discover?
  1. Body Parts Treasure Hunt: Let’s go on a treasure hunt around the classroom or your home! Find objects that match each body part mentioned in the song. For example, find something soft for your head, something round for your shoulders, something bendy for your knees, and something small for your toes. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member and explain why you chose each item.

  2. Create Your Own Body Song: Use the tune of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” to create a new song about other body parts or movements. You could sing about your fingers, elbows, and ankles, or even make up a dance to go along with it. Perform your new song and dance for the class or your family!

  3. Body Part Art: Draw a picture of yourself and label the body parts you learned in the song. Use different colors for each part, and maybe even add some fun decorations like stickers or glitter. Once you’re done, share your artwork with the class and point out each body part as you sing the song together.

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

**Rock ‘N Learn**

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

March in place now; march with me.
Reach up high as high can be.
Bend down low and touch the floor.
Stand back up; we’ll do some more.
Here we go!

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

Now, let’s go a little faster.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

March in place now; march with me.
Reach up high as high can be.
Bend down low and touch the floor.
Stand back up; we’ll do some more.
Here we go again!

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

Let’s go even faster.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

Faster! Faster!
… Whoops!
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

Whoa! Maybe that’s a little too fast.
Let’s slow back down.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.

This version maintains the original content while removing any informal expressions or laughter for a more polished presentation.

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