Awareness of and control of the physical body is a precursor to self-awareness. This ritual song of modeling and movement is enjoyed by all young children.

Song Lyrics:

Hands up, hands down
Hands up, hands down
Hands up, hands down
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all around
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all around

Hands in, hands out
Hands in, hands out
Hands in, hands out
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all about
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all about

Hands open, hands closed
Hands open, hands closed
Hands open, hands closed
Hands on your shoulders
Hands on your knees
Hands on your head, hands on your toes

Hands up, hands down
Hands in, hands out
Hands open, hands closed

Open, closed, in, out, up, down
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all around
Shake, shake, shake ‘em all around