Dango, dango, they stuck together.Sakushi / Sakkyoku: Nanbu Jidō Sentā
[Hand Play] Dango, dango, stuck together — Recommended for kindergartens, nursery schools, and teaching practice!
This is a hand game called “Dango dango, they’re stuck,” where you press both hands, made into fists, against your cheeks.
You pretend your fists are rice dumplings, and the funny part is that your hands ‘won’t come off’ once they’re stuck to your cheeks.
It seems more fun for an adult to demonstrate it rather than having the child do it—saying things like, “They’re stuck, I can’t get them off—help me!” Pull with all your might, and when they finally come off, everyone can celebrate together saying, “I’m glad they came off!” It’s an easy and fun hand game you can play during the moon-viewing festival or at New Year’s as well.
The song game “Tsuno Tsuno Tsū-no” boosts kids’ sense of “I wonder what it is?” The choreography—gently swaying horn shapes made with the index fingers to a relaxed rhythm—is adorable.
The unique lyrics that make children think, “What’s going to come out next?” are fun and spark their curiosity, while also helping them develop the ability to listen attentively.
A flurry of animals appears one after another, so animal-loving kids will be thrilled.
For the final “None!” make sure to sing it out energetically and have fun.
Here’s a fun hand-play song themed around sushi that kids love.
Set to a rhythmic melody, it features memorable movements that evoke the sushi-making process—like fanning the rice and playfully poking to mimic the sharp kick of wasabi.
Moving their hands while singing can help children develop a sense of rhythm and cooperation.
It was featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” and is beloved by many families.
It’s perfect not only for activities in nurseries and kindergartens but also for enjoyable bonding time with your child.
It’s a superb piece that showcases the unique charm of Kunihiro Taniguchi’s play songs.
This song is a hand play song that parents and children can enjoy together while interacting.
You pretend the baby’s or toddler’s body is a cleaning cloth, and gently act out motions like “sewing,” “washing,” “wringing,” and “wiping” in time with the lyrics.
With its rhythmic lyrics and simple moves, it’s easy for children to learn and they’ll soon be able to sing along.
The final wiping part is especially popular, where you hold the child’s feet and slide them across the floor.
Through this song, you can deepen parent–child bonding and nurture your child’s sense of rhythm and coordination.
It’s often sung at nurseries and kindergartens and is perfect for everyday moments of close interaction.
all over each other; stuck together; clingyKeroponzu
Keropons' “Ebi-Kanics” and “Hittsuki Mottsuki”
Hittsuki Mottsuki is a song performed by Keropons, a music duo that delivers songs and exercises for children.
The song’s theme is a word from the Hiroshima dialect that means sticking together and not coming apart.
A bright melody rings out over a lively ukulele accompaniment.
Starting with choreography where you spread your fingers wide and move your hands side to side, you can enjoy a unique movement where your heads end up stuck together.
The trick is to really show the expression of being stuck! Why not try sticking not only your heads but also your hands, backs, and other parts of the body and play together?
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