Looby Loo
A traditional children's circle dance and song that invites young participants to join in a playful, interactive activity.
Lyrics
Here we go Looby Loo, Here we go Looby light, Here we go Looby Loo, All on a Saturday night. You put your right hand in, You take your right hand out, You give your hand a shake, shake, shake, And turn yourself about. You put your left hand in, You take your left hand out, You give your hand a shake, shake, shake, And turn yourself about. You put your right foot in, You take your right foot out, You give your foot a shake, shake, shake, And turn yourself about. You put your left foot in, You take your left foot out, You give your foot a shake, shake, shake, And turn yourself about. You put your whole self in, You take your whole self out, You give yourself a shake, shake, shake, And turn yourself about. Here we go Looby Loo, Here we go Looby light, Here we go Looby Loo, All on a Saturday night.
Actions
Simple, fun actions that can go along with this rhyme!
01.
Stand in a circle with the group of children, holding hands. Start to move in a circular motion, stepping to the right, to the left, or making a full circle.
02.
Continue moving in the circle, but this time step a little more lightly or bounce lightly on your toes.
03.
Keep moving in the circle, maintaining the same light and playful steps.
04.
As you sing this line, you can emphasize the fun of the "Saturday night" by making the movements more energetic or adding a little hop or jump.
05.
For "You put your right hand in," extend your right hand out in front of you.
06.
For "You take your right hand out," bring your right hand back to your side.
07.
For "You give your hand a shake, shake, shake," shake your right hand vigorously.
08.
For "And turn yourself about," spin or turn around in a circle.
09.
Extend your left hand out in front of you.
10.
Bring your left hand back to your side.
11.
Shake your left hand vigorously.
12.
Spin or turn around in a circle.
13.
Extend your right foot forward.
14.
Bring your right foot back.
15.
Shake your right foot.
16.
Spin or turn around.
17.
Extend your left foot forward.
18.
Bring your left foot back.
19.
Shake your left foot.
20.
Spin or turn around.
21.
For "You put your whole self in," pretend to step into a circle or group.
22.
For "You take your whole self out," step out of the circle or group.
23.
For "You give yourself a shake, shake, shake," shake your whole body.
24.
For "And turn yourself about," spin or turn around in a circle.
Activities
Fun activities that can go along with this rhyme!
Looby Loo Parade
Encourage the children to organize a mini "Looby Loo Parade" where they march in a circle around a designated area, singing the rhyme and using homemade parade props.
DIY Dance Props
Let kids create their own dance props like ribbons or scarves to use during the circle dance, adding a colorful and creative element to the activity.
Circle Dance
Organize a circle dance with the children, where they hold hands and follow the actions of the rhyme while singing along.
Learnings
Learnings from this rhyme!
The nursery rhyme promotes coordination, rhythm, group participation and following instructions through a fun and interactive circle dance for children.
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