Purpose: To develop gross motor skills, body awareness, coordination, right/left discrimination, listening skills, a sense of rhythm and following directions.
1. The child/children may join in singing the chorus.
2. The child/children may join the vocalist in singing, “one two three”.
3. The parent/teacher may participate.
4. Some children may have difficulty lifting their right and left legs up in a standing position. The child/children might feel more comfortable and confident doing this exercise seated on the floor, and if so, should be encouraged to do so. The parent/teacher should provide a safe spot on the floor.

This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong

Raise your right arm now
And count one two three
Bring your right arm down
And count one two three

This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong

Raise your left arm now
And count one two three
Bring your left arm down
And count one two three

This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong

Lift your right leg up
And count one two three
Bring your right leg down
And count one two three

This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong

Lift your left leg up
And count one two three
Bring your left leg down
And count one two three
And sing along with me

This is going to be such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is going to be such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
This is going to be such a simple exercise
And it’s going to make us strong
It’s going to make us strong

© Bobby Susser. All rights reserved. Used with permission.