Dance Thumbkin Activity

Little ones love learning how to use their fingers. This Dance Thumbkin activity gives them a chance to learn how to control their finger movements.


Dance, thumbkin, dance,
(wiggle thumb while tucking other fingers into palm)

Dance, you merry men, every one;

But thumbkin, he can dance alone,

Thumbkin, he can dance.


Dance, pointer, dance,
(wiggle forefinger while tucking other fingers into palm)

Dance, you merry men, every one;

But pointer, he can dance alone,

Pointer, he can dance.


Dance, longman, dance,
(wiggle middle finger while tucking other fingers into palm)

Dance, you merry men, every one;

But longman, he can dance alone,

Longman, he can dance.


Dance, ringman, dance,
(wiggle ring finger while tucking other fingers into palm)

Dance, you merry men, every one;

But ringman, he can dance alone,

Ringman, he can dance.


Dance, baby, dance,
(wiggle pinky finger while tucking other fingers into palm)

Dance, you merry men, every one;

But baby, he can dance alone,

Baby, he can dance.

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Dance Thumbkin Nursery Rhyme

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