Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tony Chestnut
I work at an elementary school right now, with the after school program, and today I was talking with my supervisor about some more fun activities we can do with the kids. She showed me this cute song called Tony Chestnut. It's like a Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes kinda deal. The song says things like "Tony Chestnut knows I love you" and talks about his sister Eileen and the man she loves Neal and on and on. The actions go along and you touch your toes, then knees (Toe-Knee aka Tony) then your chest, then your head (Chest-nut) knows (touch your nose) then cross your arms over you chest for the "I love you" part. When it talks about his sister Eileen then you lean to one side and kneel down when they talk about Neal, etc. It's a very creative idea that is really fun for kids. Just a little creativity by putting the media (the music) with some actions can make such a fun activity for kids.
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ReplyDeleteThought you might like to know that the song, Tony Chestnut is by The Learning Station and our website has FREE printable handouts that contain the lyrics and fun movements too! Go to www.learningstationmusic.com and click on "Printable Handouts" at the top. And by the way... it is an international HIT enjoyed by children around the globe. Soon to be a book, The Book About Tony Chestnut!