Pool game for baby: Happy and you know it

What you need:

• shallow pool; waist deep for mum or dad is fine
• supervising adult

Number of players:
2+

Activity:

Gather a group of babies together or sing alone.

As you sing follow the actions to the song.

Sing:
If you’re happy and you know it, splash your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, splash your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you’re happy and you know it, splash your hands.

If you’re happy and you know it, kick your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it, kick your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you’re happy and you know it, kick your feet.

If you’re happy and you know it, jump up high.
If you’re happy and you know it, jump up high.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you’re happy and you know it, jump up high.

If you’re happy and you know it, wave goodbye.
If you’re happy and you know it, wave goodbye.
If you’re happy and you know it, and you really want to show it,
If you’re happy and you know it, wave goodbye.

Notes:
This activity is aimed at teaching children water cues and learning to move in water. Kicking and splashing is something all kids enjoy.