Find the music first
The video, lyrics and listening links are on the song page. Choose how you will play it before you begin. This activity works at home, in class or at after-school care, with sound alone.
The movements below are an original activity suggestion, not the official video choreography.
Keep shoes outside the moving area
Place shoes along the edge so the middle stays clear. In a group, a drawing of a shoe can provide the same visual cue. Explain whether this is simply a music activity: putting out a shoe should not create an unplanned expectation of a present.
Tell the children the order: listen, move, then sit down again. No surprise visitor or loud announcement is needed.
Try three little movements
Point towards the shoe, take two gentle steps on the spot and wave your hands. Practise without music first. Children can choose their own versions; seated hand and shoulder movements work too. Keep everyone in their own space.
Play the song and use the movements whenever it feels comfortable. You do not need to count exact beats. Repeating one movement can be just as enjoyable as remembering all three.
At home
Keep the ritual simple: set out the shoe, listen, dance briefly and finish. Let your child choose a whole song or a short section. A tired child can simply listen. Extra presents or tasks are not necessary. Next time, your child could suggest a different hand movement.
In a group
Agree with the other adults what happens after the song. Do not promise something in the shoes unless that has been arranged. Recording is optional, not part of the activity. Children who prefer to watch may join from the side without being called to the front.
For a wider selection, explore the Sinterklaas songs. The Pietendisco article describes a whole musical celebration. The song page remains the place for lyrics and the video.
