Two Little Hands
Two Little Hands is a happy action rhyme. Children sing it while moving parts of their body — clapping hands, tapping legs and moving the head. This page gives a simple summary, words to learn and a short quiz.
Learning objectives
- Say and enjoy the action rhyme.
- Name parts of the body.
- Do the actions while singing.
- Answer simple questions.
Key concepts
What the rhyme is about
This is an action rhyme about the parts of our body. As children sing, they do actions with each line — they clap their hands, tap their legs, open their eyes wide and move their head from side to side. It is a fun way to learn the names of body parts and to enjoy moving along with the words.
Parts of the body in the rhyme
The rhyme talks about hands, legs, eyes and the head. Children can point to each part as it is named. Hands can clap, legs can tap, eyes can open and shut, and the head can move from side to side.
What we learn
Through singing and doing the actions, children learn the names of some parts of the body and how they move. They also learn to listen, follow actions and enjoy a rhyme together.
Key definitions
- Hands
- The parts at the end of our arms that we use to clap and hold things.
- Legs
- The parts of the body we use to stand, walk and tap.
- Eyes
- The parts of the face we use to see.
- Clap
- To hit your two hands together to make a sound.
Solved examples
Q1. What do the two little hands do in the rhyme?
Solution: They clap.
Q2. What do the legs do?
Solution: They tap.
Q3. Which body part moves from side to side?
Solution: The head.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing up hands and legs.
- Forgetting to do the action with each line.
- Not pointing to the body part while singing.
Two Little Hands — MCQ Quiz
5 questions with instant feedback. Use number keys 1–4 to answer.
The rhyme is about parts of the:
Practice questions
Short answer
What do the hands do?
They clap.
What do the legs do?
They tap.
Name two parts of the body in the rhyme.
Hands and legs (also eyes and head).
Long answer
What is the rhyme 'Two Little Hands' about?
The rhyme is about the different parts of our body and how they move. While singing it, children clap their two little hands, tap their two little legs, open their eyes wide, and move their head from side to side. It is a happy action rhyme that helps young children learn the names of body parts and enjoy moving along with the words.
HOTS (Higher Order Thinking)
Can you think of another action your hands can do?
Yes — hands can wave, hold, write or clap.
Why is it fun to do actions while singing?
Because moving along with the words makes the rhyme lively and helps us remember the parts of the body.
Quick revision
Revision notes
- An action rhyme about parts of the body.
- Hands clap, legs tap, eyes open wide, head moves side to side.
- We do the actions while singing.
Key takeaways
- Learn parts of the body through a rhyme.
- Hands clap and legs tap.
- Do the actions while you sing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rhyme about?
Parts of the body and how they move.
What do the hands do?
They clap.