Hello, dear friends!
Children have an innate ability to move their hands and fingers to the rhythm of music, making it a valuable tool to help them develop their gross motor skills from an early age. The act of syncing movements with music is more than just play; it's a gateway to understanding and growth.
Now, let me introduce you to 'Open, Shut Them,' an engaging song that combines the joy of music with the learning of opposites. Through playful verses, it introduces your child to the concepts of open and shut, big and small, loud and quiet, fast and slow. What makes this song remarkable is its adaptability. You can start with a gentle, slow rendition and, as your child becomes more familiar, challenge them to embrace a faster tempo while coordinating their actions.
So, get ready to embark on a delightful journey with 'Open, Shut Them,' a song that brings opposites to life in a fun and engaging way."
🎶 Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap (clap)
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Lay them in your lap.
Creep them, creep them
Creep them, creep them
Right up to your chin!
Open wide your little mouth but
Do not let them in!
Big and small
And big and small
And big big big big
Small small small (x2)
Fast, fast, fast, fast,
Fast, fast, fast, fast,
Fast, fast, fast, fast,
Slow, slow, slow (x2).
Loud and quiet
Loud and quiet
Loud, loud, loud, loud,
Shhh, shhh, quiet (x2).
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap (clap)
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Lay them in your lap.
This revised introduction uses simple language and maintains the song lyrics for parents to enjoy with their children.