The Clap and Stomp Game – Digital Download
- ‘The Clap and Stomp Game’ Coloring Page – This page illustrates the movements used in the song lyrics.
- Label the Body Parts – Students read the list of ten body parts, then label each of those body parts on the drawing.
- Crossword Puzzle – Using clues about body parts, complete the crossword puzzle. (Answer key is provided.)
- Celebrations – Match the celebration to each of the drawings. Examples: Birthday, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, and more.
- The Are-You-Up-For-A-Challenge Crossword Puzzle! – This crossword puzzle is inspired by the lyrics and body parts used in the song, The Clap and Stomp Game. (Answer key is provided.)
Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd
Motor Skills Practice and Vocabulary Builders using the song ‘The Clap and Stomp Game’
The Clap and Stomp Game is a Janie Next Door® song with CHOREOGRAPHY built right into the LYRICS and is an excellent song for practice in listening, following directions, teaching parts of the body, and learning left and right. Note that the actions gradually increase in difficulty with each VERSE for great motor skills practice.
Vocabulary used in the song can prompt a discussion of words like “ACCELERATE,” “TEMPO,” and “celebrate.”
Song LYRICS are included to make it easy for the teacher to be the leader and practice the movements ahead of time. Sound effects like hand claps, stomps, siren whistle and cymbal crash add interest and can be pointed out as things to listen for during the song.
This is a great piece to burn off some energy on an inclement day, and the kids will love it!
Note: All Learning Guide terms in BOLD FONT and UPPERCASE LETTERS are defined in the GLOSSARY and linked to CD track numbers.
Workbook Exercises:
- ‘The Clap and Stomp Game’ Coloring Page – This page illustrates the movements used in the song lyrics.
- Label the Body Parts – Students read the list of ten body parts, then label each of those body parts on the drawing.
- Crossword Puzzle – Using clues about body parts, complete the crossword puzzle. (Answer key is provided.)
- Celebrations – Match the celebration to each of the drawings. Examples: Birthday, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, and more.
- The Are-You-Up-For-A-Challenge Crossword Puzzle! – This crossword puzzle is inspired by the lyrics and body parts used in the song, The Clap and Stomp Game. (Answer key is provided.)
It’s FUN for classroom teachers, music educators, homeschoolers and students!
Format: PDF
PLEASE NOTE: Digital song downloads that enhance the lesson can be found on your favorite streaming platforms. Links to various platforms included in the PDF.
‘The Clap and Stomp Game’ Lesson Guide is a single chapter, digital download extracted from the “Come Sing Along with Janie Next Door®️ Learning Guide for Classroom Teachers, Music Educators and Homeschooling – Preschool through Early Elementary.”
Song lyrics, coloring pages, puzzles, words searches and all other extension activity pages in this digital download may be reproduced, as is, for classroom use only with the purchase of a license through the Janie Next Door® Teachers Pay Teachers store.
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Grade Level
Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd
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