Elephant Stomp Song
Movement songs develop coordination and rhythm while learning about jungle animals.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Into the Jungle
- Learning area: Music and Movement
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Stomp feet to a beat
- Swing arms like an elephant trunk
- Sing simple animal songs
Materials
- Open space
- Elephant pictures
- Recorded music (optional)
Instructions
1. Show pictures of elephants and their trunks.
2. Demonstrate elephant trunk arms—hold arms together, swing side to side.
3. Practice stomping feet heavily like big elephants.
4. Sing to 'If You're Happy and You Know It' tune:
'The elephants in the jungle stomp their feet!'
5. Add verses for other animals.
6. End with quiet 'sleeping elephants.'
Educator tip
Make it big and silly—exaggerate movements for toddler engagement.
Assessment
Observe rhythm, movement imitation, and song participation.
More from Into the Jungle
- Counting Jungle Animals
- Jungle Leaf Rubbings
- Jungle Explorer Course
- Jungle Storytime
- Parrot Says
- Jungle Sensory Bin
- Frog Pond Jumping
- Describing Jungle Animals
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