Motor Skills Practice and Vocabulary Builders using the song The Clap and Stomp Game, a Janie Next Door® song with CHOREOGRAPHY built right into the LYRICS.

It’s 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.”

This is a great piece to burn off some energy on an inclement day, and the kids will love it!

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

Grade Level: Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd