My Body Talks
In English and Spanish
An Action Story by Pam Schiller
Jackie Silberg and Pam Schiller present this action story along with over 600 other activities in
The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes, and Dances for Young Children
When I want to say hello, I wave my hand.
When I want to say no, I shake my head from side to side.
When I want to say yes, I nod my head up and down.
When I want to say "good job," I stick up my thumb.
When I want to say I disagree, I turn my thumb down.
When I want to celebrate a success, I clap my hands.
When I want to say "enough" or "stop," I hold my hand out.
When I want to say goodbye, I wave my hand or blow you a kiss.
When I want to say I love you, I wrap my arms around you and squeeze.
Spanish Translation
Cuando yo quiero decir hola, yo agito mi mano.
Cuando yo quiero decir no, yo muevo mi cabeza de un lado para otro.
Cuando yo quiero decir sí, yo muevo mi cabeza de arriba hacia abajo.
Cuando yo quiero decir bien hecho, yo levanto mi dedo pulgar.
Cuando yo quiero decir que no estoy de acuerdo, yo bajo mi dedo pulgar.
Cuando yo quiero celebrar un triunfo, yo aplaudo con mis manos.
Cuando yo quiero decir suficiente o parar, yo levanto la palma de mi mano.
Cuando yo quiero decir adios, yo agito mi mano, o te envoi un beso.
Cuando yo quiero decir te amo, yo envuelvo mis brazos a tu alrededor y te aprieto.
Theme Connections- Clothing
- Movement
- Seasons
- Weather
Jackie Silberg and Pam Schiller present this action story along with over 600 other activities in
The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes, and Dances for Young Children
This activity (excerpt) is taken from: The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes, and Dances for Young Children by Jackie Silberg and Pam Schiller. Page 112. ISBN: 0876592809 © 2003 Gryphon House, Inc.
