Hiding Family
Hiding Family
Activity for an individual child
Age group: 18-40 months
Duration of activity: 5 minutes
This traditional finger play is a great way to help your toddler learn about family titles while he develops fine motor control.
- Show your child how to hide his hands behind his back.
- Teach him this song with the corresponding motions. Use the tune "Frere Jacques."
Where's the father? Where's the father?
Here I am
(extend one hand with thumb out)
Here I am.
(repeat motion with other hand)
How are you today, dear?
Very well, I thank you.
(wiggle fingers as if they were speaking to each other)
Time to hide.
(put hand behind the back)
Time to hide.
(repeat motion with other hand) Additional verses:
Where is the mother? (index finger)
Where is the brother? (middle finger)
Where is the sister? (ring finger)
Where is the baby? (pinkie finger)
Where is the family? (all fingers)
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