El conejo de la suerte facts for kids
El conejo de la suerte (which means "The Lucky Rabbit" in Spanish) is a classic children's singing game. It's a fun, traditional game that many kids in Spanish-speaking countries enjoy. It combines singing, rhythm, and choosing a friend!
Discover El Conejo de la Suerte
This game is simple to learn and play. It's perfect for a group of friends who want to have some musical fun together.
How to Play This Fun Game
To play El Conejo de la suerte, children sit in a circle. Everyone connects their palms with the person next to them. One child starts the game. They gently clap the right palm of the person to their left. Then, they quickly reconnect the circle.
The child who was clapped then repeats the action. They clap the right palm of the person to their left. This action continues around the circle. The claps usually follow the rhythm of the song. The game goes on until the song ends. The child who receives the last clap must stand up. They then choose a friend to give a friendly hug to! That chosen friend gets to start the next round of the game.
The Song: Words and Meaning
The words of the song for El Conejo de la suerte can change a little. However, they usually follow a similar pattern. Here are the lyrics in Spanish and what they mean in English:
- El conejo de la suerte
- Ha salido esta mañana
- A la hora de dormir.
- Pum, ya está aquí
- Haciendo reverencia
- Con cara de vergüenza
- Tú besarás a quien
- te guste más.
- The lucky rabbit
- Went out this morning
- During the sleeping time.
- Boom! It's here
- Bowing
- With ashamed face.
- You will kiss the boy or girl
- That you like best.
The song tells a short story about a "lucky rabbit." This rabbit comes out, bows, and then it's time to choose a friend! The "Pum, ya está aquí" part often matches the final clap in the game.
