Skidamarink

"Skidamarink" or "Skinnamarink" is a popular child's sing-along song from North America. Originally titled "Skid-dy-mer-rink-adink-aboomp" or "Skiddy-Mer-Rink-A-Doo", the initial version of the song was written by Felix F. Feist (lyrics) and Al Piantadosi (music) for the 1910 Charles Dillingham Broadway production: The Echo. Since the title is gibberish, it has had various spellings over the years. The song typically incorporates various simple hand gestures and movements, such as touching the nose and heart or making circles with the arms. Repetitive motions such as these have been used to develop motor skills and encourage physical activity in young children. Multiple organizations have declared October 8, "Skinnamarink Day".