Ikot

Marcell wrote: "This song is just an invention of movement, kids love to do it."

Ikot

Action Song

(Tagalog)

1. Ikot, ikot, ikot, ikot, ikot
2. Hila, hila
3. Pok, pok, pok
4. Gupit ng gupit at tahi nang tahi.

(2x)

Turning

Action Song

(English)

1. Turning, turning, turning, turning, turning.
2. Pull, pull.
3. Hammer, hammer, hammer.
4. Cut and cut.

(Repeat)

Ikot

Turning

Action Song

(Tagalog)

(English)

1. Ikot, ikot, ikot, ikot, ikot
2. Hila, hila
3. Pok, pok, pok
4. Gupit ng gupit at tahi nang tahi.

(2x)

1. Turning, turning, turning, turning, turning.
2. Pull, pull.
3. Hammer, hammer, hammer.
4. Cut and cut.

(Repeat)

Notes

Variation: Sing it like a giant, or as an elf!

Game Instructions

1. Turn hands or arms in circles.
2. Make a pulling motion, as if you were pulling back an arrow on a bow.
3. Make a motion like you're hammering.
4. Move your arm right to left like you're cutting something with your index and middle fingers.

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Thanks and Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Marcell Pimentel for contributing and translating this song.

Maraming salamat!

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