If You’re Happy and You Know It | Elmo’s Sing-Along

Learning Through Play: The Joy of Dance and Music

Introduction

Let’s have fun with music and dance! Dancing and singing are not just fun; they help us learn new things too. Today, we’re going to enjoy a dance inspired by the song “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” Get ready to sing, move, and learn!

The Dance Activity

We’re going to play a game like “Simon Says,” but with music and dance. Follow along and let’s have a great time!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Clapping Hands: Let’s start by clapping our hands. Listen to the song and clap along. This helps us keep the beat and have fun!
   • Lyrics: “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.”
2. Stomping Feet: Now, let’s stomp our feet! This is like a little dance step.
   • Lyrics: “If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet.”
3. Shouting Hurray: Let’s shout “Hurray!” as loud as we can. This is super exciting!
   • Lyrics: “If you’re happy and you know it, shout hurray!”
4. Flapping Wings: Pretend to be a bird and flap your wings. Let’s fly around the room!
   • Lyrics: “If you’re happy and you know it, flap your wings.”
5. Combining Actions: Now, let’s do all the actions together! Clap, stomp, shout, and flap!
   • Lyrics: “If you’re happy and you know it, do them all.”

Educational Benefits

Physical Development

When we dance, we move our bodies and get stronger. Clapping, stomping, and flapping help us balance and move better.

Social Skills

Dancing with friends helps us learn to share and play together. We take turns and follow directions, which helps us make friends.

Emotional Expression

Music and dance let us show how we feel. Singing and dancing make us happy and help us share our joy with others.

Cognitive Skills

Listening to the song and remembering the actions help us think and remember. We practice listening and following along.

Conclusion

The dance activity with “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is a fun way to learn and play. By dancing and singing, we have fun and learn important skills. So, let’s gather our friends, sing, and dance to bring happiness to our day!