Heads,

Shoulders,

Knees, and

Toes

Playing and learning are both com-

pletely normal, as it allows toddlers to

develop their physical skills.

Toddlers learn important physical skills

while they are playing, such as: muscle

control, balance, and coordination.

At this early age, kids establish patterns

of activity that carry through the rest of

childhood.

The more active your toddler, the more likely he/she will remain active throughout their life span.

Samantha Garber Emily Emanuel Tanuja Singh Andrea Cruz

ECEP 133-001

Facts Bibliography

www.participaction.com

http://www.kidsongs.com/lyrics/head-

shoulders-knees-and-toes.html

http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/learni

ng/toddler_play.html

Google Images

Demonstrate the song to the chil-

dren first, make sure they under-

stand

Follow the song: using both hands,

touch your head, then shoulders;

then bend at the waist and touch

your knees then toes.

Still bending at the waist, touch

your knees, then toes, then knees

again, and toes again.

Stand upright and touch your head

then shoulders; bend at the waist

and touch your knees and toes

INSTRUCTIONS LYRICS

Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knees and toes. Head, shoulders, knees and toes, And eyes, and ears, and mouth, And nose.

Feet and tummies arms and chins Arms and chins, arms and chins Feet and tummies arms and chins And eyes and ears And mouth and shins

Hands and fingers, legs and lips Legs and lips, legs and lips Hands and fingers legs and lips And eyes and ears And mouth and hips

What to do at home

Introduction: Walk to school with child, go out-side to parks, extra curriculum ac-tivities that offer sports

Set an example: Limit TV, be enthusiastic, do family activities (like game night) Make TV and fun equal: Take electronics out of room, offer TV OR computer each day, not both. Be active during commer-cials, talk to them about the posi-tives about the outdoors, register for sports teams, go to child's games, physical activity each weekend