The benefits from this song are cumulative as we expect the children to take more notice of their fingers the course of the program and to play this and other finger-plays spontaneously on their own.  This playful working of the fine muscles will enhance control over individual fingers so that writing, drawing and playing advanced musical instruments (e.g. recorder, piano and guitar) will come easily when needed.  These are the muscles that tire quickly for many children when they are expected to learn writing at school.  The activity encourages expressive use of the voice as the children sing to each character.

• A finger play activity
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• The musical concepts featured
• Language and speech development opportunities
• A backing track to support your voice singing “live”
• A matching track with a vocal added to assist you in learning how to sing the song live with your children.

Come Dance Little Thumbkin (vocal) (preview) by Musical Child

Come Dance Little Thumbkin (preview) by Musical Child