Cookie Jar

The Cookie Jar song game builds rhythm skills while creating joyful group experiences.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: My Feelings
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Participate in a call-and-response song
• Take turns in a group music activity
• Experience joy through collective singing

Materials

• Pretend cookie jar or container
• Cookie props (optional)
• Rhythm instruments (optional)

Instructions

1. Sit in a circle with the 'cookie jar' in the middle.

2. Teach the Cookie Jar song/chant.

3. Go around the circle—each child gets a turn to 'take a cookie.'

4. Add names: '[Child's name] took a cookie from the cookie jar!'

5. Act out cookie-eating with happy expressions.

6. End with everyone feeling full and happy together.

Educator tip

Use this as a transition activity or to build class community.

Assessment

Observe turn-taking, participation, and joyful expression.

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