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This is the sister, (touch ring finger.)

She helps and plays. Index Finger

This is the little brother,

(touch little finger.) Middle Finger

He’s growing each day. Ring Finger

But who’s this one? (touch thumb.)

He’s out there alone. Little Finger

Why it’s Jackie, the dog,

And he’s chewing a bone. Thumb

(wiggle thumb.)

Word Meanings

1. spread : to open

2. growing : becoming bigger
3. thumb : short thick finger of the hand

4. wiggle : to move from side to side

Exercise
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Exercise

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. The poem is about a ___________.

(a) family (b) dog (c) parents

2. Big finger stands for ___________.

(a) mother (b) father (c) brother

3. Ring finger stands for ___________.

(a) sister (b) brother (c) mother

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