Open them Shut them

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 Open them Shut them

 Open them, shut them(2)
 Give a little clap(2)
 Open them, shut them(2)
 Lay them on your lap(2)
 Creep them(4)
 Go upto your chin(2)
 Open wide your little mouth
 But don't let them in.

Questions & Answers

1. Q: What do we open and shut in the rhyme?
   A: Our hands.


2. Q: What action is done after opening and shutting?
   A: Giving a little clap.


3. Q: Where do we lay our hands after clapping?
   A: On our lap.


4. Q: What do we do next after laying our hands on our lap?
   A: Creep our hands.


5. Q: Where do we creep our hands to?
   A: Up to our chin.


6. Q: What do we do after creeping our hands to our chin?
   A: Open wide our little mouth.


7. Q: What is the final instruction in the rhyme?
   A: Don’t let them in (referring to the hands).


8. Q: Is this rhyme slow or fast-paced?
   A: It can be done at a slow pace with the movements.


9. Q: What is the mood of this rhyme?
   A: Fun, playful, and interactive.


10. Q: Why is "Give a little clap" included?
    A: To engage children in movement and sound.


11. Q: What is the action for “creep them”?
    A: Slowly move your hands toward your chin.


12. Q: What happens to your hands at the end of the rhyme?
    A: They should not be allowed into the mouth.


13. Q: What does “Lay them on your lap” mean?
    A: Place your hands gently on your knees or legs.


14. Q: What is the child’s mouth doing?
    A: It is opening wide.


15. Q: What lesson can be taught with this rhyme?
    A: The importance of following simple instructions and controlling impulses.


16. Q: Does this rhyme teach about body control?
    A: Yes, it encourages children to move their hands carefully and purposefully.


17. Q: Why does the rhyme mention not letting the hands into the mouth?
    A: To remind children not to put things in their mouths.


18. Q: What other body parts are mentioned in the rhyme?
    A: Hands, lap, chin, and mouth.


19. Q: Is this rhyme meant to be done with a group or alone?
    A: It can be done with a group, making it interactive.


20. Q: How does this rhyme help with motor skills?
    A: It involves hand and arm movements that encourage coordination.

Rhyming Words
Word	Rhymes With
Shut	But, Gut, Strut
Clap	Lap, Tap, Nap
Creep	Deep, Sleep, Keep
Chin	Pin, Skin, Win
Mouth	South, Both, Youth