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

Story Finger

Onii-san Yoshi's 'Mr. Story Finger'

Let’s make a little family in the palm of your hand! Here’s an introduction to the fingerplay “Ohanashi Yubisan.” For children, family is a place of comfort and a precious source of love.

Let’s play together in a cheerful mood and see what kind of family members appear! In this fingerplay, the father, mother, older brother, older sister, and baby make an appearance.

Each one corresponds to a finger, so kids can have fun using their hands as they play.

For example, the father is the thumb, the mother is the index finger, the older brother is the middle finger, the older sister is the ring finger, and the baby is the pinky.

You use one finger at a time to act out each role—it’s a lot of fun!

Let’s have a snack!

[Hand Play] Let's Eat a Snack ♬ <With Movements>

Perfect for snack time! Let us introduce you to the hand game “Oyatsu Tabeyo” (Let’s Eat a Snack).

For children, mealtime and snack time are not just about nutrition—they are an important part of growth and learning.

They’re also a chance to communicate with parents, teachers, and friends, and a valuable time to discover new flavors and food cultures through what they eat.

Featuring a variety of foods and catchy chants, the “Oyatsu Tabeyo” hand game is perfect for creating a fun atmosphere! Give it a try!

Mr. Goldfish and Mr. Medaka

[Hand Play Video] Picture Book “Mr. Goldfish and Mr. Medaka” <Choreography>

Let’s enjoy a beloved picture book story through a finger-play activity! Here’s an introduction to the finger play for “Mr.

Goldfish and Mr.

Medaka.” Let’s express this fun picture book—where the goldfish and the medaka do energetic exercises with humorous movements—through hand motions! The way the goldfish and the medaka swim is different, and each one’s characteristics are charmingly expressed through cute choreography and lyrics.

Kids are sure to get excited by these comical moves! Be sure to incorporate it into your activities.

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!