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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Finger Play Fun Day: In a Cabin in the Woods

Finger Play Fun Day: In a Cabin in the Woods photo
Finger Play Fun Day:  In a Cabin in the Woods



Finger Play Fun Day: In a Cabin in the Woods photo 
Finger Play Fun Day

Today is Finger Play Fun Day!

The finger play for today is In a Cabin in the Woods.  There are many variations to this song but I shared the version I know!

The song has hand motions for each phrase.  Each time you repeat the verse you stop singing the words for one phrase at a time but keep doing the motions.  By the end you will "sing" the whole song silently while only using motions.

This activity teaches children listening skills, sequencing, motor skills and timing.






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In a Cabin in the Woods
Author unknown

In a cabin in the woods,
Little old man by the window stood.
Saw a rabbit hopping by,
Knocking at his door.
"Help me! Help me!  Help me!, he cried.
"Or the hunter will shoot me dead."
Come, o come and stay with me,
Safely, you will be.


Wise Owl Factory has shared  a wonderful set of worksheets to go along with "In a Cabin in the Woods".  Download the Free In a Cabin in the Woods PDF.


Be sure to read the Free Power Point Story of In a Cabin in the Woods too!

Be sure to check out Carolyn's reviews of these books to go along with today's theme!  Wise Owl Factory

Up North at the Cabin

Up North at the Cabin

Henry Builds a Cabin

Henry Builds a Cabin

Rabbit (Watch Me Grow)

Watch Me Grow  Rabbit

Keep singing and making music!
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6 comments:

  1. Jams and BooksAugust 17, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    It is fun to collaborate with you, Tonya. These songs are so fun, but also very educational for children. You are so talented. Carolyn

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    1. Ms. TonyaAugust 17, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you Carolyn. I love all the extras you add to my finger play ideas!
      Tonya

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  2. Andrea @ No Doubt LearningAugust 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    We love this song - it's so much fun to sing along! The printables are great to go along with them. You two make an awesome team! :)

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    1. Ms. TonyaAugust 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Thank you Andrea! We love this song too! Shelli has been walking around singing it for weeks! I love that Carolyn makes all these printables to go with my finger plays!
      Tonya

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  3. MarcyAugust 24, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you for posting this. My girls have had so much fun learning a new finger-play song. They also made the finger puppets and have enjoyed singing it on their own...good sequencing, memorization...Love it!
    Thank you!

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    1. Ms. TonyaAugust 24, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you Marcy! I'm glad the girls have enjoyed the song and the finger puppets!
      Tonya

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