The “All of Me” Poem is an interactive poem that teaches kids about their body parts in a creative and engaging way. It’s perfect for young learners, including preschoolers and kindergarteners, and helps promote body awareness while teaching children about their own physicality. This is related to our YouTube video on the KIDS FILES channel, where we read the poem and explore its educational value.
We’ve created a YouTube video on our KIDS FILES channel where we read the All of Me Poem. We encourage parents and teachers to watch the video with their children and then have the kids perform the actions themselves.
Watch the video here:
All Of Me Lyrics
My hands are for clapping
My arms can hug tight
My fingers can snap
or can turn on the light
My legs are for jumping
My eyes help me see
This is my body,
and I love all of me!
How to Use the All of Me Poem in Your Classroom or Home
Step 1: Read the Poem
Share the poem with children by reading it aloud or by showing them our Kids Files YouTube video where we perform and read the poem.
Step 2: Interactive Engagement
As you read the poem, encourage kids to act out the movements that correspond to each body part. For example, they can stomp their feet, clap their hands, and touch their nose.
Step 3: Ask Questions
After reading, ask children questions like, “What other things can your hands do?” or “Can you think of another body part to add to the poem?” This promotes creative thinking and extends the learning experience.
Step 4: Writing Activity
Have kids write or draw their favorite part of the poem and describe other things their body can do. This helps reinforce what they’ve learned and encourages further exploration of their abilities.
Vocabulary Building
Let’s look at the key words from the poem and learn what they mean:
Clapping – The action of bringing your hands together to make a sound.
Hug – To wrap your arms around someone to show love or affection.
Snap – A quick sound made by your fingers when you press them together.
Jumping – The action of pushing your body into the air using your legs.
See – The action your eyes perform to look at things.
Pronunciation Practice
The rhythm and rhyming words in this poem are great for practicing pronunciation.
Try saying these words aloud:
Clap / Snap
Hug / Jump
See / Me
Encourage learners to repeat after you, focusing on the sounds.
Body Movement Activity
Since the poem is all about body parts and actions, why not turn it into a fun physical activity?
Here’s how:
Clap your hands as you say “My hands are for clapping.”
Hug yourself when you reach “My arms can hug tight.”
Snap your fingers when you say “My fingers can snap.”
Jump around when you read “My legs are for jumping.”
Point to your eyes when saying “My eyes help me see.”
The All of Me Poem is a fun, educational activity that helps children learn about their body parts while promoting creativity and movement. We encourage parents and teachers to incorporate the poem into their daily learning routine for kids. We’d love to hear about your experiences or see photos of your children performing the poem’s actions and learning about body parts. Remember to subscribe to KIDS FILES for more fun, educational videos and resources!
