Singing with hand-motions has a wonderful way of bringing joy to children.

Here is a well-known song that has been delighting little ones for generations. Say or sing the words together. Be sure to add the hand motions as indicated.

If you both end up liking this song a lot, make it your Valentine’s Day tradition.

Skidamarink

Skidamarink a dinka dink (Wiggle your arms and fingers.)

Skidamarink a doo (Wiggle your arms and fingers.)

I love you. (Hug yourself or hug each other.)

(Repeat)

I love you in the morning (Bend at the waist and move your arms from side to side.)

And in the afternoon. (Stand up straight. Put your arms out straight, and then move them from side to side.)

I love you in the evening (Make a big circle over your head.)

And underneath the moon. (Move your big circle from side to side.)

Ohhhh (Move your hands quickly down to your sides.)

Skidamarink a dink a dink (Wiggle your arms and fingers.)

Skidamarink a doo. (Wiggle your arms and fingers.)

I love you. (Hug yourself or hug each other.)

Repeat whole song as often as you like.