Joyfulness
Using a song "If You're Happy and You Know It" to teach being joyful/happy
Month 2 · Activity 26 · Surprise
Instructions
- Sing/Say this song together: "If You’re Happy and You Know It" by Dora the Explorer Party Favorites Album or watch video here
First Verse:
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands. (2 claps) If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.(2 claps) If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands. (2 claps)
Second Verse:
If you’re happy and you know it stamp your feet (2 stamps) If you’re happy and you know it stamp your feet (2 stamps) If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it stamp your feet.
Third Verse:
If you’re happy and you know it shout Hooray, If you’re happy and you know it shout Hooray If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it shout Hooray!
Fourth Verse:
If you’re happy and you know it do all three - 2 claps, 2 stamps of feet, Hooray! If you’re happy and you know it do all three - 2 claps, 2 stamps of feet, Hooray! If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it, if you’re happy and you know it do all three - 2 claps, 2 stamps of feet, Hooray! ( Of course you can try other body parts - Rub stomach, pat head, snap fingers, blink eyes, etc.)
Extend
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
What is something you can do to make your parents happy?
What is something your mom or dad can do to make you happy?
Materials
- Song "If You're Happy and You Know It" or watch video here
Activity Resources
- Language Skills
- Motor Skills
- Social Skills
- On the Go Activity