I loved hand clapping games as a kid. They were fairly popular in the 80's. I have fond memories of being at my family's cottage and playing clapping games and clapping rhymes on the dock. My best friend and I would clap and move in a circle while we sang the songs. It was fun at recess during school, too. I even remember some from summer camp.
Research has shown that not only are these clapping games fun for kids, but hand clapping songs improve motor and cognitive skills, too.
What hand clapping games or clapping rhymes do you remember? I'll add it to the list. Some of these were so much fun.
Come out and fight with me.
And bring your Bulldogs three.
Climb up my sticker tree.
I also loved action songs from camp. These didn't always rhyme and weren't always hand clapping games. But they were still a lot fun. My favorite camp song is Boomerang Chili Chili. I can still remember dancing and singing it at safety patrol camp.
Show us how you boomerang!