Mitten Game
Song of the Month · 2014
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It's winter here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us that means time for coats, hats, and mittens! Learning how to put all of these items on is a big deal for young children, and mittens are especially tricky. First you have to get the right mitten on the right hand (or should I say correct hand). Then you have to keep all your fingers together while you coax your thumb into the small 'thumb place.' All in all it's a major skill and a great topic for a song! Be sure to read the additional activities and recommended picture books after the song. You can print out all the information HERE.
Lyrics
Hand each child a mitten and have them find the matching one on the floor in the middle of the circle. Their goal is to find the mate before the end of the third verse.
Mitten Matching Game
I need a mitten for my right hand, mitten for my left
Two mittens that look the same
Except that one's for the right hand, one's for the left
We're playin' the mitten game
I'm gonna give you a mitten
Take a look and you will find
Another that looks quite similar
One's for the left, one's for the right
Now I have a mitten for my right hand, mitten for my left
Two mittens that look the same
Except that one's for the right hand, one's for the left
We're playin' the mitten game
That's how we're playin' the mitten game
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