Learning

Do the itsy bitsy spider with your fingers

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

Sing the song and walk your fingers up your toddler's arm, then wiggle them down as the rain falls. Next time, let your toddler walk their own fingers up your arm.

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Why it matters

Finger plays pair rhythm and words with small hand movements, so your toddler hears language while practicing hand control.

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Finger plays

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