My sister is a hairstylist,She always goes like this, “Wishy Washy Hair Do” (rub hands on head)My grandma is a babysitter, a babysitter, a babysitter.

I had to include the absolute classic that is Patty Cake as my first hand-clapping game. This is when you hit or use your body to make a sound. And by classic I mean it, it was first recorded all the way back in 1698! The games are ideally played in pairs.

Give it a try! It’s another one that’s great to do with friends or even better in a large group, just like this video. (shush & on the phone action)Sally was a mother, a mother, a mother,Sally was a mother, she went like this:Wah Wah!

Or is that just me? Give me a piece of chewing gum! Down, down baby, down by the roller coaster. My mother is a baker is the perfect hand-clapping song for a 3-year-old because of the fun actions.

(lick your fingers),No, No, No.Just because I kissed you, (kiss hand)Doesn’t mean that I love you. Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pops, Shimmy shimmy pow! (suck your thumb)Give me a piece of chewing gum! A clapping game (or hand game) is a type of usually cooperative (i.e., non-competitive) game which is generally played by two players and involves clapping as a rhythmic accompaniment to a singing game or reciting of a rhyme, often nursery rhymes.Clapping games are found throughout the world and similar games may be known throughout large areas with regional variation. Be creative with the hand clapping, making it unique and difficult. The hand movements were tough! COPYRIGHT 2015-2020 SIMPLY WELL BALANCED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Games that Your 3-Year-Old Will Actually Enjoy. Three words and a snap-clap sequence that can be done with a group of any size. To play the four white horses hand-clapping game you need at least four people (Yes, the clue is in the name). The game ends by turning around, touching the ground, and then freezing. It has a musical quality that I love.

ABC is a classic hand-clapping game. How to play: You can sit on the ground or a chair.

Did I miss your favorite? The game involves a series of gun-hand movements and can be played by a group of two or more.

How to play: Two friends can enjoy singing and clapping. There are many different versions, but here is a common rendition: Where the bull frogs jump from bank to banky. They can be very educational. When everyone is in time it looks and sounds amazing. Climbing step with a clap is most enjoyed by my girls. Let’s get clapping! Oops! Watch the video to see what I mean. I went downtown,To see Charlie Brown.She gave me a nickel.To buy a pickle.The pickle was sour,So I bought a flower.The flower was dead, so I just said,Down, down, baby. Pease porridge in the pot, nine days old; This one is fun and super challenging, even for older kids! My brother is a cowboy,He always goes like this, “Bang Bang.” (Shoot guns)My sister is a hairstylist, a hairstylist, a hairstylist. She can wobble.She can do the splits.But I betcha ten dollars,She can’t do this.Close your eyes,And count to ten.If you miss you start again.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Builds skills in bilateral coordination, crossing the mid-line, hand-eye coordination, and visual development.

To play the 3-6-9 clap game, all participants must know how to count! Apples on a stick,Makes me sick,Makes my heartbeat,2-4-6.Not because you’re dirty,Not because you’re clean,Just ’cause you kissed,A boy behind the magazine.Girls, boysHaving funHere comes Suzy withHer hoop skirt on.She can wibble. After the intro, name a category and (in time) say as many things as you can that fit the category without repeating something you or your partner said. See more ideas about Clapping games, Hand clapping games, Teaching music. It brought back so many memories from childhood. The lyrics are crazy and don’t make much sense but it sounds great. (Pat heart). Miss Susie had a steamboatThe steamboat had a bell,Miss Susie went to heaven,The steamboat went to… (add a word of your choice), Hello OperatorPlease give me number 9If you disconnect me,I’ll kick you from… (add a word of your choice), Behind the refrigerator, There lay a piece of glass,Miss Susie sat upon it, And cut her little… (add a word of your choice), Ask me no more questions,Tell me no more lies,The boys are in the bathroom, Zipping up their…(add a word of your choice), Flies are in the meadow,The bees are in the park,Miss Susie and her boyfriend are kissing In the dark, dark dark.

Then clap each other’s hands. The lyrics in the video are different from the ones I know. I like coffeeI like teaI like another boyAnd he likes meUp and down and side to sideAll around and shake it little rideP-O-P spells POP! When they windup there toys,,or preparing timetable for next day school,,,, Hand-clapping games are addictively fun and they teach the perfect mix of rhythm and coordination to your 3-year-old.

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And we are Liverpool born and bred,John Kanaka-naka too-rye-ay!We’re strong in the arm but we’re thick in the head,John Kanaka-naka too-rye-ayToo-rye-ay, oooh, too-rye-ayJohn Kanaka-naka too-rye-ay! Apparently this hand clap is popular with kids for the New York and Long Island areas and has been around for at least 30 years!

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Suck my Thumb! Start by clapping your own hands, then clap each other’s right hand, clap your own hands, and finally, clap each other’s left hand. Doing karate in a restaurant and accidentally punching the waitress in the stomach? I’m sorry.Tell my Mommy.Don’t wanna miss yah.Don’t wanna kiss yah.Chinese,Chapstick,Indian,Freeze!I went to a Chinese restaurant,To buy a loaf of bread, bread, bread.The waiter asked me what my name was,And this is what I said, said, said.My name is L-I-L-I, Chickle-li, chickle-li,Pom, pom beauty, extra cutie,My name is,Sit in the back seat.Had a baby in the Navy.Girls go, Whoopsie!Freeze!I went to a Chinese restaurant,To buy a loaf of bread, bread, bread.They wrapped it up in a five pound note,And this is what they said, said, said.My name is,Elvis Presley,Girlfriend Leslie.Snogging in the bathroomBaby’s in the BedroomWoohoo!Freeze!I went to a Chinese restaurantTo buy a loaf of bread, bread, bread.They asked me what my name was,And this is what I said, said, said,I’m Choo, Choo, Charlie.I know karatePunch in the stomach.Oops I’m sorry.I’ll call your mommy.I’ll call your daddy.Freeze! Most of the resources you’ll find on this site are completely free—a labor of love! Creative ideas and helpful resources sent straight to your inbox each month. Have fun! willy, willy, whiskers.My name is.Freeze!I went to a Chinese restaurant to buy a loaf of bread, bread, bread.The waiter asked my name and this is what I said, said, said:My name is Eli, Eli,Chickali, Chickali,Pom, pom beauty, extra cutie.I know karate.Punch you in the body.

cy – clap own hands. This is going beyond hand-clapping, now we are performing a whole dance.

How to play: You can perform several hand motions as per the lyrics. . What’s the Average Height of a 3-Year-Old. I love this video. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others. .

She can wobble.She can do the splits.But I betcha ten dollars,She can’t do this.Close your eyes,And count to ten.If you miss then start again.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.You didn’t mess up,Now she’s your girlfriend,That’s the end of chapter one. Cell phones, iPods, and iPads weren’t even yet a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye.

Miss Susie had a steamboat.The steamboat had a bell.Miss Susie went to heaven.The steamboat went to …Hello, operator.Please give me number nine.If you disconnect me,I’ll kick you fromBehind the refrigerator, there was a piece of glass.Miss Susie sat upon it and cut her little …Ask me no more questions,Tell me no more lies,The boys are in the bathroom zipping up their …Flies are in the meadow.The bees are in the park.Miss Susie and her boyfriend are kissing in the …Dark is like a movie.A movie’s like a show.A show is like a TV screen.And that is all I know. A fun (slightly more advanced) hand-clapping game to do with a partner (also used in Bobo Ski Watten - see above). Bim bum bim bum, biddy biddy bum,Biddy bum, biddy biddy bum, bim bum.

Sally was a mother, she went like this: Wah Wah! Doing a blog on finger plays and would like to refer people to this blog on hand clapping games as a up grade to finger plays. 4.