Getting a child to touch fingers and thumb slowly gives them the opportunity to look closely at their own hand and observe the similarities and differences. The action and sound of “whoops” draws attention to the oppositional thumb. The child can do it to an adult and discover that although the adult hand is larger, the form is the same as their own.

• A game and tickle 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.

Polly Whoops Vocal Preview by Musical Child

Polly Whoops Preview by Musical Child