Hand games toddlers and infants can do. Popular hand play songs in childcare

Tanuki of Fist Mountain

[Hand Play] Mr. Raccoon Dog on Fist Mountain ♪ <With Movements>

Let’s enjoy Rock-Paper-Scissors at the end of the hand game! We’ll introduce the hand game “Genkotsuyama no Tanukisan.” For children, hand games are an important activity where they can learn while having fun.

Through play that uses the hands, they develop finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination, so many parents and teachers may include them before and after activities.

The “Genkotsuyama no Tanukisan” hand game is packed with rhythm and fun.

Its simple, easy-to-remember lyrics are another point that makes it enjoyable with children.

By adding Rock-Paper-Scissors at the end of the hand game, it’s sure to get the kids excited.

Piglet-raccoon dog-fox-cat

Kobuta Nuki Tsuneko ♪ [Hand Play Song] With Choreography

Do you know what kind of sounds they make? Let me introduce the hand game “Kobuta, Tanuki, Kitsune, Neko.” Animals come in many shapes and sizes and have unique characteristics.

Their movements and cries are fascinating, and many children are interested in them, aren’t they? This hand game is a perfect idea for such children! In the first verse, you imitate the animals’ names and gestures; in the second verse, you imitate their cries and gestures, so kids won’t get bored and can enjoy it all the way through.

Give it a try!

Meat buns and sweet bean paste buns

Nikuman, Anman [Hand-Clapping Song] Kids Song

Delicious foods appear one after another, and your stomach goes “g-r-r-r” with hunger! Here’s a hand play activity for the song “Nikuman Anman.” Nikuman (meat buns) are steamed warm in a steamer, and eating them on a cold day gently warms you up! It’s a perfect hand play for the chilly season.

The lyrics feature various kinds of Chinese dishes, which is so exciting.

The hand motions that go with the lyrics are unique and easy for children to learn, which is part of their charm.

Let’s enjoy the hand play while moving our bodies to the rhythm!

Let’s clap our hands

Let's Clap Our Hands – Let's clap our hands, tan-tan-tan, tan-tan-tan~ [Hand Play / Children's Song]

Move your body to the rhythm! Here’s an introduction to the hand-play song “Clap Your Hands.” It’s a recommended activity you can enjoy together with infants! Hum the tune and move your body in time with the rhythm.

By moving along with the song and rhythm, children can develop their physical abilities while having fun.

There are moments during the hand play where you can make various facial expressions.

Playing with smiles together with parents or teachers can make the time even more enjoyable.

It’s a charming hand-play activity that helps deepen the bond with children!

shaved ice

Fingerplay Song - Summer: Shaved Ice [Teacher Hiromi]

The hand-play song “Shaved Ice” is a game more suited to slightly older toddlers rather than infants.

Set to music with movements, the choreography reflects the lyrics, so children can learn both the song and the moves as they sing and dance.

This makes it a fun activity everyone can enjoy together.

Cucumbers are ready.

Fingerplay song, interactive play: “Cucumbers Are Ready” [Shufunotomo Co., Ltd.]

The fingerplay song “Kyūri ga Dekita” (Cucumbers Are Ready) is a recommended activity for babies.

It’s a game where you pretend the baby is a cucumber.

If you sway their body to the rhythm of the song or gently pat them as if giving a little massage—ton ton ton—babies will be delighted.

Gonbe-san

Hand Play Song: The Simply Fun 'Cold' Song 'Gonbe-san'

The hand-play song “Gonbe-san” is more suited for toddlers who are a bit older rather than infants.

It’s a game where you use both hands while singing.

For younger preschoolers, it can also serve as a preventive measure by encouraging handwashing and gargling, and because everyone plays while singing together, I think they’ll enjoy it.