Actions and mp3 for Give God Thanks

My new book, Give God Thanks, is also an engaging action song for young children. Hope you enjoy it! (Songwriter: Jolene Stubby (c2018) - Keyboard: Jolene Stubby - Vocal: Kari Gales)

If you are unable to access this mp3, please send an email to the following address:  jstubby@embarqmail.com. ( I will send a return email with the attached mp3. ) You can also listen to it at guardianangelpublishing.com.

ACTIONS FOR GIVE GOD THANKS:

Verse 1
"big bright sun" - arms overhead in circle
"twinkling stars" - hands overhead, palms out, twinkle fingers
"trees so tall" - sweep hands from floor to sky
"animals big and animals small" - spread arms wide, then bring hands together

Verse2
"rain and snow falling" - twinkle fingers coming from sky to floor
"mountains high" - hands above head, fingertips touching in peak
"fish that swim" - palms together, making a forward wiggling motion
"birds that fly" - arms flapping on each side of body

CHORUS
"Give God thanks every day." - arms upward, fingers spread, move hands side to side
"Remember to fold your hands to pray." - hands folded together in front of body
"Just bow your head. Say a little prayer." - Keep hands folded, bow head.
"You will feel God's love. He is always there." - hands together on chest

Verse 3
"food and clothes" - rub tummy, then touch clothes
"eyes and ears, mouth and nose" - touch stated body parts
"hands that clap, feet that stomp, fingers that snap" - do stated actions

Verse 4
"lovely song" - hands to ears, smiling
"sing along" - fingers on each hand touching mouth, and moving forward
"happy feet that tap and dance" - tap and dance in place  (REPEAT CHORUS)

Verse 5
"friends and fun" - clap and smile OR give high fives to a friend
"jump and fun" - jump and run in place
"cozy home" - fingertips touching above head in peak to represent home
"safe place you can call your own" - hug yourself and gently rock side to side

Verse 6
"nice warm bed, pillow soft" - palms together at side of head, lay head on hands
"family too, and the love they give" - hands together on heart

Verse 7
Make a cradle with arms and rock baby back and forth through entire verse.  (REPEAT CHORUS)