Hop a Little, Jump a Little
A delightful and interactive children's verse that encourages physical activity and imaginative play.
Lyrics
Hop a little, jump a little, One, two, three; Run a little, skip a little, Tap one knee; Bend a little, stretch a little, Nod your head; Yawn a little, sleep a little, In your bed.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Have the children hop and jump in place.
02.
Count aloud while hopping and jumping.
03.
Transition to running in place and then skip lightly.
04.
Tap one knee with your hand.
05.
Bend down, touch your toes, and then stretch your arms up high.
06.
Gently nod your head up and down.
07.
Pretend to yawn widely and then snuggle up as if going to sleep.
08.
Curl up on the floor as if lying in bed.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Counting Challenge
Use the counting aspect of the rhyme to practice counting skills. Ask children to count to three or count the number of times they perform each action.
Music and Movement
Play music and have children perform the actions to the beat, incorporating dance and rhythm into the activities.
Action Stations
Set up different stations in the play area, each corresponding to one action in the rhyme (e.g., hopping, running, stretching). Let the children rotate through the stations, practicing the actions at each one.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The rhyme promotes physical coordination, counting, and imaginative play, while also introducing the concept of bedtime routines and relaxation to young children.
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