One little thumb

STONES HILL SONGS

   *One little thumb went out one day * 

🎶  This simple song works well in big groups with limited space for moving; it keeps youngsters involved with their fingers, playing with maths and moves! The simple tune

is easy to sing unaccompanied, and the 'la la la'  bit in the middle is the oldest most natural chant sung by children the world over in various games and songs. Make up your own combinations of fingers that go out-walkabout and meet up with others. It teaches social skills - meet and greet politely, even better, warmly with a hug.

As the fingers do the walking, greeting, hugging and playing together, it involves a lot of fine motor co-ordination, along with imagination. Both desirable elements to cultivate in young bodies! For the chant bit, we often place fingertips together and do 'spider press-ups', a most satisfying move for children to accomplish. Also play with the voice - youngsters love singing with a 'baby voice', or use a gruff, deeper voice for a tall finger.

The recording is in F# major, so the music below (in Gmajor) will not sound too bright if used with the YouTube song!


Explore the collection of Stones Hill songs listed below  - share them with people whom you know will use and enjoy them. Please acknowledge source and composer if piece is used for public performance - copyright Liz Campbell, Stones Hill songs. Feedback would also be appreciated - how the song works for you, how you may have used it: liz.jessam@gmail.com

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