Head and Shoulders

RHYMES


                                                       


 


Head and Shoulders 


 



 


Heads and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knees and toes, 


Heads and shoulders, knees and toes, let's all clap hands together. 


Eyes and ears and mouth and nose, mouth and nose, mouth and nose, 


Eyes and ears and mouth and nose, let's all clap hands together. 


 


             


 


Questions and Answers:


Q-1. Which body parts are mentioned in the rhyme?
Ans: Head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.


Q-2. Which body part is mentioned first in the rhyme?
Ans: Head.


Q-3. Which action is done at the end of each stanza?
Ans: Clapping hands together.


Q-4. How many times are "knees and toes" repeated in one line?
Ans: Three times.


Q-5. What do we use our eyes for?
Ans: We use our eyes to see.


Q-7. What do we use our ears for?
Ans: We use our ears to hear.


Q-8. What do we use our mouth for?
Answer: We use our mouth to speak, eat, and smile.


Q-9. What do we use our nose for?
Ans: We use our nose to smell and breathe.


Q-10. Which two body parts are repeated in both stanzas?
Ans: Mouth and nose.


Q-11. What is the main purpose of this rhyme?
Ans: To teach young children about body parts in a fun way.


 


Vocabulary and Grammar Questions


Q-1. Find a rhyming pair from the rhyme.
Ans: "Nose – Toes."


Q-2. Which word means ‘to bring hands together to make a sound’?
Answ: Clap.


Q-3. Which verb in the poem suggests movement?
Ans: Clap.


Q-4. What is the opposite of ‘together’?
Ans: Apart.


Q-5. Which preposition is used in "Head and Shoulders"?
Ans: "And."


 


Creative Thinking and Personal Response Questions


Q-1. Can you name one more body part not mentioned in the rhyme?
Ans: Hands.


Q-2. Why is it important to learn about body parts?
Ans: Knowing body parts helps us understand our body and how it works.


Q-3. Can you add another action to the rhyme?
Ans: "Head and shoulders, knees and toes, spin around and touch your nose!"


Q-4. Can you name a fun game that helps children learn about body parts?
Ans: "Simon Says" is a fun game where kids follow instructions to touch body parts.


Q-5. Can you create a new line for the rhyme using other body parts?
Ans: "Elbows, fingers, chin, and cheeks, let’s all jump up and down!"



Rhyming Words from the Rhyme



  • Toes – Nose

  • Head – Red (not in the poem but rhymes with "head")

  • Ears – Tears

  • Mouth – South

  • Clap – Tap


Opposite Words from the Rhyme



  • Head – Feet

  • Shoulders – Hips

  • Knees – Elbows

  • Mouth – Ears (Mouth is for speaking, ears are for hearing)

  • Together – Apart