This is just the best Dad's Night song I have ever found. Thanks Woody Guthrie!Partly because it's just SO FUN.
And also because just before Dad's Night the kids make valentines and visit the post office, so it just works.
I will share our hand motions. Here is a link to the lyrics.
Chorus:
"wrap" swing alternating hands across body "wrapping" ourselves up.
"daub with glue" one hand "daubs" shoulders, side to side
"stamps on my head" one hand, palm up, sweeps up and plants palm down on head.
"to you" big motion whole arm, point finger to someone
Verse 2 (I skip verse 1, but it's good too)
"mailbox" shade eyes to look in mailbox
"Cut" fingers make scissors motion "let me out" hands move apart, fingers extended
"Wash" rub fingers in washing motion
"bubble gum" point to open mouth
Repeat Chorus:
Verse 3
"Take me out" jump, moving hands away from body
"Wash" Rub top of head"Pour" tip head back, pour motion with hand
"bed" sleep hands under head
This year we have had a lot of kids out with colds and other bugs, so I have asked Teacher Teri to play a recording of the song during the week to help the kids learn it in time. I found a very nice version on Itunes by "Russ"; it is not too fast, and it's in a good key.
Here is a link to it on CD Baby.
Note to Sunshine Parents: If you buy this song, I do not use the first verse in school -- I only use verses 2 and 3. They are all fun to sing, I just like to keep things simple.
