Poor Little Bug On The Wall
Is it possible to feel sorry for a bug? Try this song and decide.
Geographic Origin: North America
The Wheels On The Bus
Make the wheels go round and the wipers swish, etc. with hand motions for this well-known song. Check out Stella Blackstone’s book for a trip to Guatemala with the bus or try the well-known interpretation by Paul Zelinsky.
Engine Engine #9
The train moves on tracks which become staff lines for an early literacy lesson. Multiple repeated verses give plenty of opportunity for solo singing or mimicking a train moving around the classroom.
Jump Jim Joe
Jump, shake, bend, twirl or just move with the music!
Hush Little Baby
In a traditional lullaby, an anxious parent tries to soothe a crying babe with promises of gifts. The mp4 uses images of vintage toys to help explain how a “cart and bull”, etc. could be possible gifts for a child.
Up On The Housetop
So is it “reindeer pause” or “reindeer paws”?
So is it “reindeer pause” or “reindeer paws”? Ask the riddle when singing this traditional holiday favourite. (answer: reindeer don’t have paws, they have hooves)
Turkey In The Straw
Grade 1: flap those wings, learn the dance and sing the chorus!
Grade 1: flap those wings, learn the dance and sing the chorus! Grade 3: sing the whole song! Interpretations of the turkey dancing vary widely amongst performers of this well known traditional folk song. Turkeys, dancing?
Tingalayo
Tingalayo’s behavior may sound familiar to anyone who has had first hand experience of donkeys in the labour force. Join in with the syncopated beat.
Donkeys around the world are featured in the mp4 of this folk song from the West Indies. Join in the syncopated beat!
Shoo Turkey
Call and Response Song … double speed on the chorus for turkey chasing!
A traditional Call and Response song taught on the mp4 in steps. The chorus speeds up to double time to send students chasing the turkey around the classroom.
One, Two, 345 -Fish Alive!
A fishy tale focusing on beat and rhythm.
Chants are a great way to focus on rhythm and beat. The mp4 teaches this fishy tale in progressive steps. Once learned, try dividing the class –half taking the part of leader, half doing the echoes.