Sleepy Little Star Action Rhyme & Craft for Kindergarten – Movement, Counting & Fine Motor Fun!

Sleepy Little Star – A Sweet Action Rhyme for Lesson Transitions

Looking for a gentle and engaging way to help your Pre-K or Kindergarten students transition between lessons? "Sleepy Little Star" is a short and soothing action rhyme that gives young learners a moment to pause, stretch, and refocus.

This sweet little verse is perfect for standing up between parts of a lesson, or as a quick brain break during circle time:

Sleepy Little Star

Sleepy little star,
Up in the sky,
Lift up, stretch—
Fingertips high.

As you say the rhyme together, encourage children to reach their arms up to the sky and stretch their fingertips high—just like a sleepy star waking up in the morning sky.

Extend the Fun with Counting

To add a math twist, have your students show numbers with their fingers as you say the rhyme again. You can pause before the last line and ask:

• Can you show me five fingers?
• What does two look like?
• Let’s count how many stars are waking up!

This adds a subtle, playful layer of subitizing, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence—right alongside language and movement.

Need visuals? You might love our Skip Counting Hand Display – it’s a great addition to your math wall for ongoing reinforcement.

 

Make a Sleepy Star Craft

To keep the learning going, visit the Pond Coloring Club where you’ll find an adorable Sleepy Star craft. It pairs perfectly with this rhyme and gives students a chance to create their own little star for display. Consider making a bulletin board full of stretching stars with your class!

For more classroom-friendly finger plays and action rhymes, don’t forget to explore our growing collection here:

👉 Finger Plays and Action Rhymes at From the Pond

Whether you're transitioning between lessons, starting your day, or calming down after play, Sleepy Little Star is a lovely way to bring movement, language, and a little magic into your classroom routine.