Skidamarink song with actions

[Stand up straight with your arms above you.]
I love you in the evening.

Skinnamarink (with actions)

Children's Song

Skinnamarinky dinky-dink
(Put your left elbow in right hand, wave.)
Skinnamarinky Doo
(Right elbow in left hand, wave.)
I
(Point to eye.)
Love
(Cross your arms over your heart.)
You!

[Put your right elbow in your left hand and wiggle your fingers.]
Skidamarink a doo.

Skidamarink is an evergreen song popular with preschoolers and elementary school children alike.

The origin of this popular sing-along song dates back to 1910, when it was written for a Broadway production called “The Echo,” written by Felix F.

Feist and Charles Newman, and composed by Al Piantadosi.
(Wave and kiss!)

Skidamarink with actions

Skidamarink

Skidamarink a dinka dink.
(Put right elbow in left hand and wiggle fingers)
Skidamarink a doo.
(Put left elbow in right hand and wiggle fingers)
I love you.
(Point to eyes, hug yourself, and point to others)

Skidamarink a dinka dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.

I love you in the morning.
(Make a big circle overhead like the sun)
And in the afternoon.
(Hold arms in circle out in front of you)
I love you in the evening.
(Move arms in circle down)
And underneath the moon.
(Release arms and make another big circle overhead)

Skidamarink a dinka dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.

Filed Under: Lyrics, SongsTagged With: actions, infants, love, moon, Valentine's Day

[Make a small circle in front of your chest with your hands and move it over your head.]
Skidamarink a dink a dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.
(Repeat) ♫

Sweet and just a little bit silly, “Skidamarink” is the perfect kids song to say, “I love you!” It’s great for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and just about any time of year you’d like to tell someone you love them!

Sing along with the Super Simple Puppets to this sweet nursery rhyme, Skidamarink!

[Make a big circle over your head with your arms, like the sun.
(Point to audience.)
I love you in the morning
(Cross arms above your head.)
And in the afternoon
(Cross arms around your chest.)
I love you in the evening
(Cross around your tummy.)
And underneath the moon!

[Bend over to the other side.]
And underneath the moon. The song was initially titled “Skid-dy-mer-rink-adink-aboomp,” but has since become popularly known as “Skidamarink”.

One of the reasons for Skidamarink’s popularity lies in its simplicity. [Point to yourself, hug yourself, and point to the other people in your group.]
Skidamarink a dink a dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.
I love you in the morning.

(Cross arms above head again.)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink
(Left arm in right hand, wave.)
Skinnamarinky doo
(Right arm in left hand, wave.)
I
(Point to your eye.)
Love
(Cross arms in front of heart.)
You
(Point to audience.)
Too
(Show two fingers.)
Boo boop we doo!

(Point to audience.)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink
(Left elbow in right hand.)
Skinnamarinky Doo
(Right elbow in left hand, wave.)
I
(Point to your eye.)
Love
(Cross arms in front of heart.)
You! It’s the perfect way to say, “I love you!” Skidamarink a dink a dink.

Additionally, the song often incorporates simple hand gestures and movements, such as touching the nose and heart or making circles with the arms, which adds a fun, interactive element that kids love.

Skidamarink Lyrics

Skidamarink a-dink a-dink
Skidamarink a-doo
I love you
Skidamarink a-dink a-dink
Skidamarink a-doo
I love you
I love you in the morning
And in the afternoon
I love you in the evening
And underneath the moon
Skidamarink a-dink a-dink
Skidamarink a-doo
I love you
Skidamarink a-dink a-dink
Skidamarink a-doo
I love you
Skidamarink a-dink a-dink
Skidamarink a-doo
I love you
I love you in the morning
And in the afternoon
I love you in the evening
And underneath the moon

Original Lyrics From 1910

Skidamarink Lyrics and Actions

♫ Skidamarink a dink a dink.

Skidamarink a doo. The melody is catchy and easy to learn, and the lyrics are repetitive, making it perfect for young children developing their language and memory skills. I love you.

Posted in Lesson Plans & Activities, Songs. Bend over to one side.]
And in the afternoon. [Put your left elbow in your right hand and wiggle your fingers.]
I love you.