Ahky Tahky Umba
| Category: | Fun |
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| Notes: | Paddling verse with nonsense Native American-inspired words, followed by action verse. Mime each action: stretch, put kayak in water, get in, paddle slowly then faster, look for walrus, lift walrus, paddle home. Progressive speed changes keep it interesting. |
Paddling Verse:
AHKY TAHKY UMBA, AHKY TAHKY UMBA
A LITTLE - I LITTLE - O LITTLE - A
Actions Verse:
A TA CO MA MI SHA WA KI - UM
Actions:
GET UP IN MORNING AND STRETCH
PUT KAYAK IN THE WATER
GET IN KAYAK
SLOWLY PADDLE TO WARM UP
PADDLE FASTER AS THE GROUP GETS THE IDEA
CHIEF'S DAUGHTER WANTS TO GO WATER SKIING
LOOK FOR A WALRUS THROUGH THE GLARE
SPOT WALRUS
LIFT WALRUS
PADDLE HOME SLOWLY, THEN FASTER
WAVE GOODBYE