Donkeys and Carrots
Try another “donkey” round –this favourite is from Belgium.
Geographic Origin: Europe
Auld Lang Syne
A marriage between a folk song melody and a poem revised by Robbie Burns led
to this song traditional to New Year’s Eve around the world.
El Burrito Enfermo
What do you do when your donkey gets sick? Sing on for ideas in this traditional Spanish song.
Farmer Brown’s Cow
How do you help make someone who is sick feel better? Sing along with friends who do their best to help out.
Skin and Bones
This story turned into song has been frightening children since the 1700s. Check out older gruesome versions included in this file for grown-ups only.
Fais Do Do
Visions of home and chocolate lure babies to sleep en francais.
Brother Come and Dance
Try this song from the Opera, Hansel and Gretel that invites participation.
I Know a Little Pussy
Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been? Travel up and down the scale with this folksong.
Frog In A Bog
Chase the frog around and around, and see if in the muddle both groups in the round land on the rests at the same time!
Sur Le Pont
A song that is nearly as old as the bridge it dances on. Enjoy the change of pace
partway through this traditional French melody.
