Fingerplay: Can you Stretch so High?

I have no singing talent. Really, I do not mind singing, but for the sake of others I try to keep it down.  It's embarrassing for the audience;)

As a result, I often find myself trying to find ways to limit singing. Here is another fingerplay I created in order to get kids started during storytime.  And not surprisingly, it requires not singing!


Can you Stretch So High? by Ryan the Librarian

Can you stretch so high that you could touch the sky? (reach high with both arms!)
Can you stretch real low and touch your toes? (touch your toes!)
Can you stretch so wide that it hurts your sides? (open arms wide!)
Can you bend your knees like you're on a pair of skis? (Pretend to ski!)
Can you wiggle your shoulders and also your fingers? (Shake and wiggle fingers!)
Can your tongue touch your nose while on tippy toes? (Try to touch your nose)
Can you smile so bright that it gives off light? (Big smiles!)
Now rub your tummy and then hug your mommy (daddy, granny, nanny).

RTL