# Open them, shut them, give a little clap

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

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\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 5 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Learning
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

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

## Benefit

Finger plays

## Materials

No special materials listed.