This is a
simple finger play, and can also be use with the felt board. I’ve
included a pattern for sea stars on the
printable PDF.
Here are some simple facts you can share with children before you
sing:
The correct name for “Starfish,” is sea star. Most have five arms, and
if one breaks off, it will grow a new one!
Here in Washington State Where I live, there are more different kinds
of sea stars here than anywhere else in the world!
“Cling” means to hang onto.
When the tide goes out you can see animals in tide pools, so you get
to see those animals where they live too.
One Little Sea Star
One pretty sea star
(hold
up one finger)
Spreads its arms
(open
hand to show five fingers)
And clings to the rocks
(place
open hand on closed fist in front of body)
Beneath my feet
(lower
hand and fist to ground)
The tide rolls in
(roll
hands towards body as you lean back)
And rolls out again
(roll
hands away from body as you lean forward)
Two little sea stars
(hold
up two fingers )
I can see
(circle
eyes as if holding binoculars)
Repeat with 3, 4, and 5.
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