# Two Little Feet

"Two Little Feet" is a short whole-body action rhyme: two feet stamp, two hands clap, and one little body stands up straight, turns round and round, then sits quietly down.

## At a glance

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| Country of origin | United States |
| Sung in | English |
| Words by | Traditional |
| First known | traditional action rhyme; author unknown |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | playful, traditional |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/two-little-feet/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (en)

Two little feet go stamp, stamp, stamp, stamp.
Two little hands go clap, clap, clap, clap.
One little body stands up straight,
One little body goes round and round,
One little body sits quietly down.

## How to sing it

1. Stamp your feet, then clap your hands, matching the counts.
2. Stand up tall, then turn round and round.
3. Sit quietly down at the end to settle everyone.

## Common questions

**What is "Two Little Feet" for?**

Following actions and settling down. It runs through a quick sequence — stamp the feet, clap the hands, stand up straight, spin round and round, and sit quietly down — so children move a lot and then finish calm and seated.

**What does "Two Little Feet" teach?**

Listening and doing each action on cue, and using up energy before quieting down. Because it ends by sitting quietly, it is handy for bringing a lively group back to stillness.

**Who wrote "Two Little Feet"?**

No author is recorded. It is a traditional preschool action rhyme, passed on in nurseries with small variations in the actions.

## Sources

- [California Kindergarten Association — Two Little Feet](https://californiakindergartenassociation.org/2011/09/06/two-little-feet/)