Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Objective: To help children develop body awareness, coordination, and memory while practicing following directions through movement and song.
Directions: Sing the song and utilize the Modification Chart below.
Song:
"Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Knees and Toes"
"Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Knees and Toes"
"Eyes, and Ears, and Mouth and Nose"
"Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Knees and Toes"
Motions: Touch your hand to each body part
Modification Chart
| Level | Modification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 0-1 year old | Point out their body parts with your hands as you sing the song. | Body Awareness, Early Learning |
| 🟣 1-2 year old | Move their hands to the body parts named. | Coordination, Listening/Attention |
| 🟢 2-3 year old | Let them do the movements on their own. | Memory, Confidence |
| 🟠 3-4 year old | Start slow, then speed up after each round. | Coordination, Agility |
| 🔴 4-5 year old | Sing the song with missing words and have children fill in the blanks. | Vocabulary, Critical Thinking |