Bath-Time Song
Sing and do the actions.
Head, head, touch your head! [Touch your head]
Bath time, bath time, sing with me!
Tummy, tummy, touch your tummy! [Touch your tummy]
Bath time, bath time, sing with me!
Hands, hands, touch your hands! [Touch your hands]
Bath time, bath time, sing with me!
Feet, feet, touch your feet! [Touch your feet]
Bath time, bath time, sing with me!
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Head
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Tummy
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Hands
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Feet
Notes for adults
Sing an original bath-time song while touching your head, tummy, hands and feet. Picture cues help your child follow along.
Learning objectives
- Point to or touch at least one body part when it is named.
- Join in the song with a gesture, sound or movement.
- Take part in the bath-time routine with an adult.
What you need
- Printed song page
- Towel and usual bath supplies
Safety notes
An adult must closely supervise the child throughout bath time. Never leave a child alone in water, even for a moment. Check the water temperature before starting and keep the printed page away from the water. Follow your child's cues and never force a gesture or touch.
How to do it
- Place the printed page somewhere dry and get the bath ready as usual.
- Show your child the pictures and name each body part.
- Sing the first verse and touch your own head to show the action.
- Sing the other verses, showing each action slowly.
- Invite your child to touch their own body parts as you repeat the song.
- Finish with a hug or another affectionate gesture your child enjoys.
Teaching suggestions
- Sing at a comfortable pace. You don't need a particular tune.
- Pause after each body part to give your child time to point or move.
- If your child is happy for you to help, use a gentle touch or show the action on yourself again.
- A look, sound or attempt to move all count as joining in.
Variations
- Make it easier: Sing about the head and hands only. Show one picture at a time.
- Make it more challenging: For an older child, pause before naming each body part. See whether they complete the word or action.
- Keep playing: After the bath, look at the pictures again and make up an action for another body part.
Talk about it
- Where is your head?
- What can your hands do?
- How do you like to move your feet?
- Which action would you like to do again?
What to look for
- Notice whether your child looks at, points to or touches a body part when it is named.
- Watch for a gesture, sound or movement during the song.
- Notice how your child joins in the routine with you in their own way.