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Kangaroo

To do the kangaroo sign, you make your hands like the paws of a kangaroo and hop them along. Start by taking both hands and making into a paw shape, holding the fingers and thumbs together. Then take your hands and bounce them forward in little hops.

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The kangaroo sign is always a favorite. It is a great part of any animal game or song, particularly because the sign also teaches children a little about the animal and is a lot of fun. You will notice that most children cannot help but do a full body bounce when they do the kangaroo sign. You can tell which adults are kids at heart by seeing how they do the kangaroo sign.

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Do some bouncing around as you teach the kangaroo sign. Adding that dimension of physicality helps your baby remember, and is a great way to engage your baby.