The Hokey Pokey
Ages 2–5
Channel info
Channel: Sesame Street (with Emma Memma)
Accent: American/Australian
Why we picked it: Sesame Street is broadcaster-backed since 1969; Emma Memma is an ARIA-award-winning performer.
Tip: watch it through once together before trying the activity below.
Sing along
You put one arm in, you put one arm out, you put one arm in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put the other arm in, you put the other arm out, you put the other arm in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your one foot in, you put your one foot out, you put your one foot in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your other foot in, you put your other foot out, you put your other foot in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your nose in, you put your nose out, you put your nose in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about. You put your whole self in, you put your whole self out, you put your whole self in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You do the hokey pokey
The hokey pokey
That's what it's all about
You put the other arm in, you put the other arm out, you put the other arm in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your one foot in, you put your one foot out, you put your one foot in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your other foot in, you put your other foot out, you put your other foot in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You put your nose in, you put your nose out, you put your nose in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about. You put your whole self in, you put your whole self out, you put your whole self in then you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about.
You do the hokey pokey
The hokey pokey
That's what it's all about
NOW TRY THIS
This one's an original song, so the exact words can vary a little by performance — watch it above, then try this quick quiz about what it teaches.
Not reading yet? Read the choices out loud and let your child point — you tap it for them.
Reading on their own? Let them try it solo.
1. Which of these is a body part?
That's right! A hand is a body part!Not quite — try again!
2. In this song, what do you do with your body parts?
That's right! You put them in and out!Not quite — try again!
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Did you know?
The exact origins of the Hokey Pokey are disputed — several people have claimed to have written it, and its ownership has even been debated in court.
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