Five Little Pumpkins

Musical activities: Lead the activity as in week 5 for the value of repetition. Audiate the dialogue. For example, say “the first one said” and silently think “oh my it’s getting late!”. The first time through, put one finger to your lips to remind the children to think instead of speak. Ignore mistakes as the children […]

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Owl and the Cuckoo

Musical activities: Tap your lap as you sing the song. Ask the children what animal is in the song and share a picture of the cuckoo bird. Invite two or more children to play the part of the cuckoo. The other children will be the narrator, remaining in the circle. Narrators sing the first part of the […]

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Five Little Pumpkins

Musical activities: Count to five lifting a finger for each number. Act out the chant as follows: • Hold up five fingers and rock as you recite the first line. As you count each pumpkin, hold up the appropriate number of fingers. Continue to rock to the

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