Learning

Open them, shut them, give a little clap

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

Sing the Open Shut Them rhyme and let your hands open, shut, and clap. Slow down on the last line so your toddler has time to join in.

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Why it matters

Matching hand movements to words lets your toddler practice copying and learn action words like open and shut.

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