Finger Plays & Songs

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Fingerplays & Songs
A quiet classic, sung slowly with twinkling fingers held up high.
The Nest Schools
This song helps children learn…
Rhyme and melody
Star and are, high and sky, on a familiar tune.
Finger control
Opening and closing hands to make stars twinkle.
Wondering out loud
Asking what something is and thinking about it.
Calm together
A soft, slow song that helps a group settle.

Sing It

Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are.

Hold both hands up and open and close your fingers on every twinkle. Reach high on the third line, then make a diamond with your thumbs and pointer fingers.

Hands and Words

twinkleopen and close hands
wonderhands on cheeks
up abovereach up tall
diamondthumbs and fingers
Try This
Sing it once out loud, then again in a whisper with only the twinkling hands moving. Turn the lights low for the second round.
Watch For
Children who twinkle their fingers on cue, who sing the last line with you, or who ask about stars afterward.
No materials needed · 2–4 minutes · Rest time, lap time, or the end of community meeting
The Nest Schools