How to Do the Hokey Pokey

Here are the directions in case you've forgotten how to do this old standby for children's parties and other raucous events.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Party Games
• Party Supplies
• Party Decorations
• Party Food
• Kazoos

1. Gather several people into a group and form a circle.
2. While singing the "Hokey Pokey" song, follow the directions.
3. Put your left leg into the circle.
4. Put your left leg out behind you.
5. Put your left leg in again and shake it all about.
6. Put your elbows at your sides with your hands about shoulder height and do the hokey pokey, turning clockwise in a circle and alternately raising your hands a few inches.
7. Stop turning and clap your hands while singing, "That's what it's all about."
8. Repeat the entire dance, but change the body part to your right leg, then left arm, followed by your right arm, head, and finally your backside.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't try this on skis or while operating heavy machinery.