This old classic is best if you have a little room to move. However, we don’t have enough space to form a circle at my cozy programs, and standing in an uncoordinated cluster works just fine for us.
The Hokey Pokey is the ultimate in adaptability. You can invent a variation for any theme or concept you might have in mind. All you need is a set of clothing, items, or creature with enough body parts (no snakes or worms!) and off you go. I’m linking to a couple alternatives at the bottom, but there’s no limit to this one, and it’s so familiar that your audience can generally follow where you’re going with it.
Do you have a favourite variation? Please share it in the comments.
The Hokey Pokey
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You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out
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You put your right foot in, and you shake it all about
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You do the hokey pokey, and you turn yourself around
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That’s what it’s all about!
Verses
Left foot...
Right/left hand...
Head...
Whole self...
Other Variations Include
Animal Hokey Pokey
Campfire Pokey
Pirate Pokey
Winter Pokey
Storytime Ukulele 