Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to listen to and understand the lyrics of the children’s song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.”
- Students will identify and practice vocabulary related to body parts.
- Students will engage in physical activity and coordination while singing the song.
- Students will practice pronunciation and intonation through singing and recitation.
Materials:
- Audio recording of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” (different versions can be used: slow/fast, with/without music).
- Lyrics of the song printed or displayed.
- Optional: Images or diagrams of the human body to visually reinforce vocabulary.
Song:
Script (Lyrics):
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes, Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes, And eyes, and ears, and mouth, and nose, Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes.
(Repeat with faster tempo and additional verses)
Vocabulary:
- head (noun): the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.
- shoulders (noun): the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body between this and the neck.
- knees (noun): the joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
- toes (noun): any of the five digits at the end of the human foot.
- Optional Verse Words:
- eyes (noun): each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see, the visible part typically appearing almond-shaped in animals with eyelids.
- ears (noun): the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
- mouth (noun): the opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and from which speech and other sounds are emitted.
- nose (noun): the part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling.
Tasks (From the Student’s Perspective):
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Listen and Touch:
- Listen to the song and touch the body parts as they are mentioned in the lyrics.
- Start with a slow version of the song and gradually increase the speed.
- Try to coordinate your movements with the rhythm of the music.
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Label the Body:
- Look at a picture or diagram of the human body.
- Label the different body parts mentioned in the song.
- Practice saying the names of the body parts aloud.
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Simon Says:
- Play a game of “Simon Says” with your classmates.
- Simon (the teacher or a student) will give instructions using the body parts vocabulary from the song (e.g., “Simon says touch your toes,” “Simon says point to your nose”).
- If Simon does not say “Simon says” before the instruction, you should not do the action.
- The last person standing wins!
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Sing and Dance:
- Sing the song with your classmates while performing the actions.
- Have fun and be creative with your movements!
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Class Discussion:
- Talk about other body parts that were not mentioned in the song.
- Discuss how we use our different body parts in our daily lives.
Extension Activities (Optional):
- Learn the names of other body parts in English.
- Create a dance routine to go along with the song.
- Teach the song to a friend or family member.
Outro:
“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” is a fun and active way to learn about body parts in English. By singing and dancing along, you can improve your listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills while also getting some exercise!
