What if we told you that we have the perfect formula to get any kiddie party started! The Hokey Pokey song is all that you need to get all the kids grooving. Hokey Pokey is a popular children’s song with irresistible dance moves. The song is catchy and the steps and gestures that go along with it are easy to learn, making it perfect for children.
The Hokey Pokey dance became popular in the USA in the 1950s (when rock’n’roll became popular). And it has been a true classic ever since.
Lyrics Of Hokey Pokey In English
Here are the lyrics of the Hokey Pokey poem:
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You put your right foot in
You put your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
You put your left foot in
You put your left foot out
You put your left foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
You put your right hand in
You put your right hand out
You put your right hand in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
You put your left hand in
You put your left hand out
You put your left hand in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
You put your head in
You put your head out
You put your head in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
You put your whole self in
You put your whole self out
You put your whole self in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That`s what it`s all about!
What Will Your Child Learn From Hokey Pokey?
This song gives you a great opportunity to teach your child how to perform a choreographed song to match beats and words. Here’s how you can teach them to dance.
For Toddlers:
Form a big circle on the floor. Follow the “instructions” in the song with each line that comes up. When the lyrics say “You put your right foot in”, every child has to lift one foot off the ground and point it towards the centre of the circle, and tap it on the ground. Simple as that…
For Babies:
Place the baby in your lap and sing the song. Hold the baby’s foot, hand and so on with every line of the song. For instance, when you sing “you put your right foot in”, lift the baby’s right foot, and so on.
Babies will learn to understand the names of their body parts, and enjoy some stretching and exercise. Actively dancing with the right movements serves as a wonderful fun and exciting gross motor activity for kindergartners and older children.
Theme of Hokey Pokey
Hokey Pokey is a dance song that is intended to encourage physical activity and group participation among children. The song simple named a body part with each verse and instructs the listener to move that part rhythmically along the beat of the song. The last line of each verse “You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around, That’s what it’s all about!” This line indicates that the song is all about moving and shaking and having fun, and that’s what doing the Hokey Pokey means.
Rhyming Scheme of Hokey Pokey
The rhyming pattern of Hokey Pokey is ABABBB. The song uses a lot of repetition, with all the lines of the verses exactly same. The only thing that changes with each verse is the name of the body part.
Words that Your Child Will Learn From Hokey Pokey
This song teaches your child many words that help them in recognition of sides and their body parts.
Direction Words
- Right
- Left
Prepositions
- In
- Around
- All about
Body Parts
- Foot
- Hand
- Head
- Whole self
Action Words
- Put
- Shake
- Turn
Suggested Activities
1. Dance Rehearsals
- Get your child excited for the next dance party by rehearsing their dance moves.
- Ask them to sing along as they dance to the tunes, ensuring that they learn to sing and pronounce the new words.
2. Sing Along
- As children sing along, they will memorise the song and be able to recollect the sequence. It will help improve their cognitive skills.
FAQs
1. When did Hokey Pokey originate?
The song Hokey Pokey originated way back in 1826 as a folk song. The variant today is popular all over the world since the current version was released in the 1940s.
2. Are there other versions of the song?
The song is globally popular and has several versions across the world with some change in the lyrics, albeit the theme and the tune remains the same. It is known as Hokey Cokey in UK and the Carribean. A version called Boogie Woogie is popular in India and Britain. If you’re in Germany, you’re likely to hear Rucki-Zucki sung to the familiar tune, and in New Zealand, Hokey Tokey.
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