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Play and Stop
Play and play and stop.
Play and play and stop.
Let's play and play all through the day, Let's play and play and stop.
Alternate verses
Play and play and yawn (yawn sound and action).
Play and play and yawn (yawn sound and action).
Let's play and play all through the day, Let's play and play and yawn (yawn sound and action).
Play and play and nod... Play and play and giggle... Play and play and stomp...
Activities one and two are same as for toddlers.
3. Sing the 'yawn' verse, making a yawn sound and action where indicated.
1. The children play their percussion instruments in time with the pulse, stopping when indicated.
2. Try with a slower and then faster tempo. Ask the children to watch carefully and try to play at the same time as you.
3. Sing the alternate verses performing the appropriate sound and/or action during the pauses.
4. Make up your own verses.
5. Older toddlers only: after several weeks when the children really understand the game you could try asking for suggestions. Start by giving them some options to choose from.
Activities one to three are same as for toddlers.
4. The children suggest alternate sounds and/or actions to make up new verses.
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