Play Pat-a-Cake with Elmo

Let’s Have Fun with Pat-a-Cake!

Today, we’re going to learn about a super fun game called pat-a-cake with our friends Elmo and Ernie from “Sesame Street.” This game is not only fun but also helps us learn and grow!

What is Pat-a-Cake?

Pat-a-cake is a game where you clap your hands and sing a rhyme with a friend. It’s been played by kids for a long, long time. This game helps us learn how to move our hands, keep a beat, and play with others.

How to Play Pat-a-Cake

Elmo shows us how to play pat-a-cake step by step. Let’s see how it’s done:

1. Clap Your Hands: Start by clapping your hands together. This is the first step of the game.
2. High-Five: Give a high-five with one hand to your friend. This makes the game more fun!
3. Repeat the Clap: Clap your hands again to keep the beat going.
4. High-Five with the Other Hand: Now, switch and give a high-five with your other hand.
5. Roll Your Hands: Pretend to roll your hands like you’re rolling dough. This is like making a cake!
6. Pat the Cake: Pretend to pat a cake. This is an important part of the game.

The Pat-a-Cake Rhyme

While playing, Elmo and Ernie sing this fun rhyme:

“Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man,
Bake Elmo a cake as fast as you can.
Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with an E,
And put it in the oven for Elmo and me.”

This song makes the game even more fun and helps us learn about rhythm and rhyming words!

Why Playing is Important

Playing games like pat-a-cake is really good for us! Here’s why:

• Motor Skills: Moving our hands helps us get better at using them.
• Social Skills: Playing with friends teaches us how to share and take turns.
• Language Skills: Singing rhymes helps us learn new words and sounds.
• Thinking Skills: Remembering the steps helps our brains grow strong.

Let’s Play!

Elmo and Ernie show us how much fun pat-a-cake can be. Playing games like this helps us learn and grow while having a great time. So, grab a friend or family member and play pat-a-cake today!