JCC Association's Early Childhood Curriculum Project 'This New Month'

Introduction:

In order to encourage student participation, Lisa Litman starts with "Clap your hands, two by two", then moves on to "Stomp your feet, two by two." She then asks the students to name their favorite animals for the next verses. Lisa demonstrates the motions for 2 and 3 year olds, and allows the older children to come up with the motions on their own. The last verse is always "Take your seats, two by two."

Note: Please wait for this page to download completely before listening to the song. If you are not able to hear the song, please email Andy Zhang at andy@jcca.org.

Lyrics:

Clap your hands, two by two,
Clap your hands, two by two,
Clap your hands, two by two,
When Noah built the ark, YAHOO!
(Really throw your arms up and let loose!)

Hop like a bunny, two by two.
Hop like a bunny, two by two,
Hop like a bunny, two by two,
When Noah built the ark, YAHOO!

Brainstorm ideas for additional verses with your students. Here are some possibilities:

Roar like a lion, two by two...

Stretch your necks (giraffe), two by two...