|
|
| |
| |
| Elementary School Songs Sorted Alphabetically. Jump to Theme-Sorted A "ABC" - Jackson 5 Chorus:
S: ABC
ALT: Easy as...
S: 123
ALT: Or simple as...
S: Do Re Mi
ALT: ABC, 123, baby, you and me girl!
S: ABC
ALT: Easy as...
J5: 123
ALT: Or simple as...
S: Do Re Mi
ALT: ABC, 123, baby, you and me! Tips: -- Make "abc, 123, do re mi" cue cards. -- Reverse the roles.
"Ants Go Marching, The"
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one.
The little one stops to suck his thumb.
And they all go marching down to the ground,
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
-- Two by two – the little one stops to tie his shoe.
-- Three by three - the little one stops to climb a tree. -- Four by four – the little one stops to shut the door. -- Five by five – the little one stops to take a dive. -- Six by six – the little one stops to pick up sticks. -- Seven by seven – the little one stops to pray to heaven.
-- Eight by eight – the little one stops to shut the gate.
-- Nine by nine – the little one stops to check the time.
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching ten by ten.
The little one stops to say "The End!"
And they all go marching down to the ground,
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Tips: -- This is great for acting out. Especially when combining it with a directions lesson. For example, after 'one', gradually start adding more directions: "...and they all go marching down, turn around, sit down..." "Apples and Bananas"
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to et, et, et ee-ples and ba-ne-nes.
I like to et, et, et ee-ples and ba-ne-nes.
I like to it, it, it i-ples and bi-ne-nes.
I like to it, it, it i-ples and bi-ne-nes.
I like to ot, ot, ot o-ples and ba-na-nas.
I like to ot, ot, ot o-ples and ba-na-nas.
I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos.
I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos. Tips: -- I believe the orgin of this song was to help student practice the short vowel sounds of the vowels: a, e, i, o, u. -- Add different foods into the song at anytime.
B "Baby Bumble Bee"
I'm taking home a baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm taking home a baby bumble bee.
Ouch, he stung me!
I'm squashing up the baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm squashing up the baby bumble bee.
Eeewww, what a mess!
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee.
Ugh, it’s all over me!
Tips: -- This song works best when actions are added. "Bingo" There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
And Bingo was his name-o.
C D "Deck the Halls" Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
'Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparrel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
While I tell of Yuletide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la. E F "Found A Peanut" Found a peanut, found a peanut,
Found a peanut last night.
Last night I found a peanut, Found a peanut last night
It was rotten, it was rotten,
It was rotten last night.
Last night it was rotten,
It was rotten last night.
Ate it anyway, ate it anyway,
Ate it anyway last night.
Last night I ate it anyway.
Ate it any way last night.
Got a tummy ache, got a tummy ache,
Got a tummy ache last night.
Last night I got a tummy ache.
Got a tummy ache last night.
Went to the hospital, went to the hospital,
Went to the hospital last night.
Last night I went to the hospital.
Went to the hospital last night.
Died anyway, died anyway,
Died anyway last night.
Last night I died anyway.
Died anyway last night. G "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay.
Remember, Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day.
To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessed Babe was born.
And laid within a manger, upon this blessed morn.
The which His Mother Mary, did nothing take in scorn,
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
From God our Heavenly Father, a blessed Angel came.
And unto certain Shepherds, brought tidings of the same.
How that in Bethlehem was born, the Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
"Fear not then," said the Angel, "Let nothing you affright.
This day is born a Saviour, of a pure Virgin bright.
To free all those who trust in Him, from Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
The shepherds at those tidings, rejoiced much in mind.
And left their flocks a-feeding, in tempest, storm and wind. And went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
And when they came to Bethlehem, where our dear Saviour lay.
They found Him in a manger, where oxen feed on hay.
His Mother Mary kneeling down, unto the Lord did pray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place.
And with true love and brotherhood, each other now embrace.
This holy tide of Christmas, all other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy. H "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knee and toes. Head and shoulders, knees and toes. Eyes, ears, mouth and nose.
Ankles and elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat feet and seat.
Ankles, and elbows, feet and seat.
Hair, hips, chin and cheek. "Hello" Cheer Gimme an “H”! Gimme an “E”! Gimme a double “L”! Gimme me an “O”! What does that spell? Hello! Tips: -- Try spelling out other greetings. "Hello, I Love You" - The Doors Hello, I love you,
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you,
Let me jump in your game.
Hello, I love you,
Won't you tell me your name? Hello, I love you,
Let me jump in your game.
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello Tips: -- Create gestures to go along with the words. -- If you have the energy, head bang and party scream the 'hellos' at the end of the song. "Hello" Hello, hello, hello, hello. We are glad to meet you. We are glad to greet you. Hello, hello, hello, hello. Tips: -- On the 'hellos', gradually keep getting lower and lower, vocally and physically. -- On the 'meet yous', have the students shake hands with a partner) "He's Got the Whole World" He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands. He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands. He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands He's got the whole world in his hands.
Other verses: -- Grandmas and the grandpas -- Students and the teachers (or other occupations) -- Old and the young (or other adjectives) -- Cars and the bikes (or other forms of transportation) "Hokey Pokey" You put your right hand in. You put your right hand out. You put your right hand in. And you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about (clap this line)
-- right/left hand, right/left foot, right/left elbow, right/left side, head, back side (On the final verse, after the last action, finish the song with "sit down!") Tips: -- You can pretty practice any body part you want. "How To Get Down" Cheer ALT: Hey girls? GIRLS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! GIRLS: No way! ALT: OK! Hey boys? BOYS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! BOYS: OK! D-O-W-N! That’s the way you get down! Tips: -- Reverse the order of boys and girls so that the girls have a chance to spell. -- Substitute in other 'direction' vocabulary.
"How To Get Down" Cheer ALT: Hey girls? GIRLS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! GIRLS: No way! ALT: OK! Hey boys? BOYS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! BOYS: OK! D-O-W-N! That’s the way you get down! Tips: -- Reverse the order of boys and girls so that the girls have a chance to spell. -- Substitute in other 'direction' vocabulary.
"Hush, Little Baby" Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.
If that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.
If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's going to buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's going to buy you a billy goat.
If that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.
If that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.
If that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.
If that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little boy in town.
So hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy loves you and so do I.
I "If You're Happy and You Know It" If you're happy and you know it clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. (stomp your feet, touch your toes, turn around, jump up and down, dance around, etc.) Tips: -- You could use this song as a warmup and then you the last couple of verses to introduce your target sentence: "If you're happy and you know it say "Good morning.'"
"I'm a Little Teapot" I'm a little teapot, short and stout
Here is my handle. (one hand on hip) Here is my spout. (other arm out straight)
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout.
Just tip me over and pour me out.
(As the song ends, lean over and tip arm like a spout)
I'm a clever teapot, yes it's true.
Here's an example of what I can do.
I can change my handle to my spout. (switch arm positions and repeat tipping motion)
Just tip me over and pour me out. "Itsy-Bitsy Spider, The" The itsy-bitsy spider, Climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain, And washed the spider out. Out came the sun, And dried up all the rain. And the itsy-bitsy spider, Climbed up the spout again.
J "Jingle Bells" Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh.
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.
Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright.
What fun it is to ride and sing, a sleighing song tonight! Oh!
CHORUS
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh! Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh!
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride.
And soon Miss Fannie Bright, was seated by my side.
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot.
He got into a drifted bank, wnd we, we got upsot. Oh!
CHORUS
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young.
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song.
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty for his speed.
Then hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack! You'll take the lead. Oh!
CHORUS K L London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady.
Close the gates and lock her up, lock her up, lock her up. Close the gates and lock her up, My fair lady. M "My Favorite Things"
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes.
Silver white winters that melt into springs.
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the dog bites.
When the bee stings.
When I'm feeling sad.
I simply remember my favorite things.
And then I don't feel so bad. N O "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
With a "moo-moo" here and a "moo-moo" there.
Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O.
With an “oink-oink” here and an “oink-oink” there.
Here an “oink” there an “oink”.
Everywhere an “oink-oink”. Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a pig, E-I-E-I-O
Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a horse, E-I-E-I-O.
With a "neigh, neigh" here and a "neigh, neigh" there.
Here a "neigh" there a "neigh".
Everywhere a "neigh-neigh". Here an “oink” there an “oink”.
Everywhere an “oink-oink”. Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a horse, E-I-E-I-O. Tips: -- Put flashcards of the animals on the chalkboard to help guide the students through the song. -- Other animals include: frog (ribbit-ribbit), mouse (squeak-squeak), sheep (baa-baa), bird (chirp-chirp), etc.
"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" Chant
One, two, buckle my shoe. Three, four, shut the door. Five, six, pick up sticks. Seven, eight, lay them straight. Nine, ten, start again. P Q R "Ring Around the Rosie" Ring around the rosie, Pocket full of posey. Ashes, ashes, we all fall down. Japan version: Ring around the rice fields, Pocket full of pokey. Mushi, mushi, we all fall down. "Rock Around the Clock" - Bill Haley & the Comets
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes two, three and four.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven.
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then.
Start a rockin' round the clock again.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight. Tips: -- Write the numbers on the chalkboard and point to them when the students are supposed to yell them out. -- Draw little pictures of other things in the song and point to the pictures when you want the students to say them: clock, strong, daylight, etc. -- The word 'rock' is mentioned in the song a lot. You could draw a picture of a rock and when you this word comes up, have the students clap.
S "See You Later Alligator" - Bill Haley & the Comets Well I saw my baby walkin', With another man today. Well I saw my baby walkin', With another man today. When I asked her "What's the matter?" This is what I heard her say.
Chorus: See you later alligator, After while, crocodile. See you later alligator, After while, crocodile. Can't you see you're in my way now? Don't you know you cramp my style?
When I thought of what she told me, Nearly made me lose my head. When I thought of what she told me, Nearly made me lose my head. But the next time that I saw her, Reminded her of what she said. Repeat Chorus "Shake, Rattle And Roll" - Bill Haley and the Hornets Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
Well roll my breakfast 'cause I'm a hungry man. Chorus:
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
Well you'll never do nothin',
To save your doggone soul.
Wearin' those dresses your hair done up so nice.
Wearin' those dresses your hair done up so nice.
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice.
Repeat Chorus "Silent Night" Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar. Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia.
Christ, the Saviour is born. Christ, the Saviour is born.
Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. T "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" Take me out to the ball game.
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks.
I don't care if I never get back.
Let me root, root, root for the home team.
If they don't win, it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes you're out.
At the old ball game.
"Ten in a Bed"
There were ten in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over.” So they all rolled over and one fell out...
There were nine in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over.” So they all rolled over and one fell out...
(Continue down to until there is only one in the bed)
There was one in the bed and the little one said, “いいな！ きもち！” (Finish with a sigh and stretch)
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
When the blazing sun is gone, when he nothing shines upon.
Then you show your little light, twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Then the trav'ler in the dark, thanks you for your tiny spark.
How could he see where to go, if you did not twinkle so?
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
In the dark blue sky you keep, and through my curtains often peep.
For you never shut your eyes, till the morning sun does rise.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are
As your bright and tiny spark, lights the trav'ler in the dark.
Though I know not what you are, twinkle on, please, little star.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. "Twist and Shout" - The Beatles Chorus: Twist and Shout! (twist and shout) Come on, come on, come on, baby now. (come on baby) Come on and work it on out. (work it on out). Come on you sexy little girl. (sexy little girl) Come on you look so fine. Yeah you got me going now. Now that I know that you're mine.
Ah-ah-ah-ah. (screaming on the last "ah")
I feel good. I knew that I would. I feel good. I knew that I would. So good. So fine. I got you, babe.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah. (screaming on the last "ah")
Chorus
U V W "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" CHORUS We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas.
We wish you a merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Now bring us some figgy pudding. Oh bring us some figgy pudding.
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding. And a cup of good cheer.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
We won't go until we get some. We won't go until we get some.
We won't go until we get some. So bring some out here.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
CHORUS "Wheels On the Bus, The" The wheels on the bus go around-round-round, around-round-round, around-round-round. The wheels on the bus go around-round-round, All the livelong day.
The wipers on the bus go swish-swish-swish, swish-swish-swish, swish-swish-swish. The wipers on the bus go swish-swish-swish, All the livelong day.
The horn on the bus goes beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep. The horn on the bus goes beep-beep-beep, All the livelong day. Tips: -- Create additional verses. -- Also, try doing different topics: children go la-la-la, babies go wah-wah-wah, mommas go no-no-no, rain goes plop-plop-plop, etc.
X Y Z | |
| 
  
about us I articles I contact us I forms I forum I links I volunteers
 
Elementary School Songs Sorted by Theme. Jump to Alphabetical. ACTIONS "If You're Happy and You Know It" If you're happy and you know it clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. (stomp your feet, touch your toes, turn around, jump up and down, dance around, etc.) Tips: -- You could use this song as a warmup and then you the last couple of verses to introduce your target sentence: "If you're happy and you know it say "Good morning.'"
"Shake, Rattle And Roll" - Bill Haley and the Hornets Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
Well roll my breakfast 'cause I'm a hungry man. Chorus:
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
I said shake rattle and roll.
Well you'll never do nothin',
To save your doggone soul.
Wearin' those dresses your hair done up so nice.
Wearin' those dresses your hair done up so nice.
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice.
Repeat Chorus "Twist and Shout" - The Beatles Chorus: Twist and Shout! (twist and shout) Come on, come on, come on, baby now. (come on baby) Come on and work it on out. (work it on out). Come on you sexy little girl. (sexy little girl) Come on you look so fine. Yeah you got me going now. Now that I know that you're mine.
Ah-ah-ah-ah. (screaming on the last "ah")
I feel good. I knew that I would. I feel good. I knew that I would. So good. So fine. I got you, babe.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah. (screaming on the last "ah")
Chorus ALPHABET "ABC" - Jackson 5 Chorus:
S: ABC
ALT: Easy as...
S: 123
ALT: Or simple as...
S: Do Re Mi
ALT: ABC, 123, baby, you and me girl!
S: ABC
ALT: Easy as...
J5: 123
ALT: Or simple as...
S: Do Re Mi
ALT: ABC, 123, baby, you and me! Tips: -- Make "abc, 123, do re mi" cue cards. -- Reverse the roles.
ANIMALS "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
With a "moo-moo" here and a "moo-moo" there.
Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O.
With an “oink-oink” here and an “oink-oink” there.
Here an “oink” there an “oink”.
Everywhere an “oink-oink”. Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a pig, E-I-E-I-O
Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
And on his farm he had a horse, E-I-E-I-O.
With a "neigh, neigh" here and a "neigh, neigh" there.
Here a "neigh" there a "neigh".
Everywhere a "neigh-neigh". Here an “oink” there an “oink”.
Everywhere an “oink-oink”. Here a "moo" there a "moo".
Everywhere a "moo-moo".
Old Macdonald had a horse, E-I-E-I-O. Tips: -- Put flashcards of the animals on the chalkboard to help guide the students through the song. -- Other animals include: frog (ribbit-ribbit), mouse (squeak-squeak), sheep (baa-baa), bird (chirp-chirp), etc.
BODY PARTS "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knee and toes. Head and shoulders, knees and toes. Eyes, ears, mouth and nose.
Ankles and elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat feet and seat.
Ankles, and elbows, feet and seat.
Hair, hips, chin and cheek. "Hokey Pokey" You put your right hand in. You put your right hand out. You put your right hand in. And you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. That's what it's all about (clap this line)
-- right/left hand, right/left foot, right/left elbow, right/left side, head, back side (On the final verse, after the last action, finish the song with "sit down!") Tips: -- You can pretty practice any body part you want. "Deck the Halls" Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
'Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparrel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
While I tell of Yuletide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay.
Remember, Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day.
To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessed Babe was born.
And laid within a manger, upon this blessed morn.
The which His Mother Mary, did nothing take in scorn,
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
From God our Heavenly Father, a blessed Angel came.
And unto certain Shepherds, brought tidings of the same.
How that in Bethlehem was born, the Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
"Fear not then," said the Angel, "Let nothing you affright.
This day is born a Saviour, of a pure Virgin bright.
To free all those who trust in Him, from Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
The shepherds at those tidings, rejoiced much in mind.
And left their flocks a-feeding, in tempest, storm and wind. And went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
And when they came to Bethlehem, where our dear Saviour lay.
They found Him in a manger, where oxen feed on hay.
His Mother Mary kneeling down, unto the Lord did pray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place.
And with true love and brotherhood, each other now embrace.
This holy tide of Christmas, all other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
O tidings of comfort and joy. "Jingle Bells" Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh.
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.
Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright.
What fun it is to ride and sing, a sleighing song tonight! Oh!
CHORUS
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh! Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh!
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride.
And soon Miss Fannie Bright, was seated by my side.
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot.
He got into a drifted bank, wnd we, we got upsot. Oh!
CHORUS
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young.
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song.
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty for his speed.
Then hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack! You'll take the lead. Oh!
CHORUS "Silent Night" Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar. Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia.
Christ, the Saviour is born. Christ, the Saviour is born.
Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" CHORUS We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas.
We wish you a merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Now bring us some figgy pudding. Oh bring us some figgy pudding.
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding. And a cup of good cheer.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
We won't go until we get some. We won't go until we get some.
We won't go until we get some. So bring some out here.
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin.
Good tidings for Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
CHORUS DIRECTIONS "How To Get Down" Cheer ALT: Hey girls? GIRLS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! GIRLS: No way! ALT: OK! Hey boys? BOYS: Hey what? ALT: Tell me how to get down! BOYS: OK! D-O-W-N! That’s the way you get down! Tips: -- Reverse the order of boys and girls so that the girls have a chance to spell. -- Substitute in other 'direction' vocabulary.
FAMILY "He's Got the Whole World" He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world, in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the brothers and the sisters, in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands. He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands. He's got the mommas and the papas, in his hands He's got the whole world in his hands.
Other verses: -- Grandmas and the grandpas -- Students and the teachers (or other occupations) -- Old and the young (or other adjectives) -- Cars and the bikes (or other forms of transportation) FOOD "Apples and Bananas"
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to et, et, et ee-ples and ba-ne-nes.
I like to et, et, et ee-ples and ba-ne-nes.
I like to it, it, it i-ples and bi-ne-nes.
I like to it, it, it i-ples and bi-ne-nes.
I like to ot, ot, ot o-ples and ba-na-nas.
I like to ot, ot, ot o-ples and ba-na-nas.
I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos.
I like to oot, oot, oot oo-ples and boo-noo-noos. Tips: -- I believe the orgin of this song was to help student practice the short vowel sounds of the vowels: a, e, i, o, u. -- Add different foods into the song at anytime.
GOODBYE "See You Later Alligator" - Bill Haley & the Comets Well I saw my baby walkin', With another man today. Well I saw my baby walkin', With another man today. When I asked her "What's the matter?" This is what I heard her say.
Chorus: See you later alligator, After while, crocodile. See you later alligator, After while, crocodile. Can't you see you're in my way now? Don't you know you cramp my style?
When I thought of what she told me, Nearly made me lose my head. When I thought of what she told me, Nearly made me lose my head. But the next time that I saw her, Reminded her of what she said. Repeat Chorus HELLO "Hello" Cheer Gimme an “H”! Gimme an “E”! Gimme a double “L”! Gimme me an “O”! What does that spell? Hello! Tips: -- Try spelling out other greetings. "Hello, I Love You" - The Doors Hello, I love you,
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you,
Let me jump in your game.
Hello, I love you,
Won't you tell me your name? Hello, I love you,
Let me jump in your game.
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello Tips: -- Create gestures to go along with the words. -- If you have the energy, head bang and party scream the 'hellos' at the end of the song. "Hello" Hello, hello, hello, hello. We are glad to meet you. We are glad to greet you. Hello, hello, hello, hello. Tips: -- On the 'hellos', gradually keep getting lower and lower, vocally and physically. -- On the 'meet yous', have the students shake hands with a partner)
"Baby Bumble Bee"
I'm taking home a baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm taking home a baby bumble bee.
Ouch, he stung me!
I'm squashing up the baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm squashing up the baby bumble bee.
Eeewww, what a mess!
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee.
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee.
Ugh, it’s all over me!
Tips: -- This song works best when actions are added. "Bingo" There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
B-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
(Clap)-I-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
(Clap, clap)-N-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
(Clap, clap, clap)-G-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
(Clap, clap, clap, clap)-O!
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
(Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap)
And Bingo was his name-o.
"Found A Peanut" Found a peanut, found a peanut,
Found a peanut last night.
Last night I found a peanut, Found a peanut last night
It was rotten, it was rotten,
It was rotten last night.
Last night it was rotten,
It was rotten last night.
Ate it anyway, ate it anyway,
Ate it anyway last night.
Last night I ate it anyway.
Ate it any way last night.
Got a tummy ache, got a tummy ache,
Got a tummy ache last night.
Last night I got a tummy ache.
Got a tummy ache last night.
Went to the hospital, went to the hospital,
Went to the hospital last night.
Last night I went to the hospital.
Went to the hospital last night.
Died anyway, died anyway,
Died anyway last night.
Last night I died anyway.
Died anyway last night. "Hush, Little Baby" Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.
If that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.
If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's going to buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's going to buy you a billy goat.
If that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.
If that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.
If that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.
If that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little boy in town.
So hush little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy loves you and so do I. "I'm a Little Teapot" I'm a little teapot, short and stout
Here is my handle. (one hand on hip) Here is my spout. (other arm out straight)
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout.
Just tip me over and pour me out.
(As the song ends, lean over and tip arm like a spout)
I'm a clever teapot, yes it's true.
Here's an example of what I can do.
I can change my handle to my spout. (switch arm positions and repeat tipping motion)
Just tip me over and pour me out "Itsy-Bitsy Spider, The" The itsy-bitsy spider, Climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain, And washed the spider out. Out came the sun, And dried up all the rain. And the itsy-bitsy spider, Climbed up the spout again. "London Bridge" London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady.
Close the gates and lock her up, lock her up, lock her up. Close the gates and lock her up, My fair lady. "My Favorite Things"
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes.
Silver white winters that melt into springs.
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the dog bites.
When the bee stings.
When I'm feeling sad.
I simply remember my favorite things.
And then I don't feel so bad. "Ring Around the Rosie" Ring around the rosie, Pocket full of posey. Ashes, ashes, we all fall down. Japan version: Ring around the rice fields, Pocket full of pokey. Mushi, mushi, we all fall down. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
When the blazing sun is gone, when he nothing shines upon.
Then you show your little light, twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Then the trav'ler in the dark, thanks you for your tiny spark.
How could he see where to go, if you did not twinkle so?
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
In the dark blue sky you keep, and through my curtains often peep.
For you never shut your eyes, till the morning sun does rise.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are
As your bright and tiny spark, lights the trav'ler in the dark.
Though I know not what you are, twinkle on, please, little star.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. "Wheels On the Bus, The" The wheels on the bus go around-round-round, around-round-round, around-round-round. The wheels on the bus go around-round-round, All the livelong day.
The wipers on the bus go swish-swish-swish, swish-swish-swish, swish-swish-swish. The wipers on the bus go swish-swish-swish, All the livelong day.
The horn on the bus goes beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep, beep-beep-beep. The horn on the bus goes beep-beep-beep, All the livelong day. Tips: -- Create additional verses. -- Also, try doing different topics: children go la-la-la, babies go wah-wah-wah, mommas go no-no-no, rain goes plop-plop-plop, etc.
NUMBERS "Ants Go Marching, The"
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching one by one.
The little one stops to suck his thumb.
And they all go marching down to the ground,
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
-- Two by two – the little one stops to tie his shoe.
-- Three by three - the little one stops to climb a tree. -- Four by four – the little one stops to shut the door. -- Five by five – the little one stops to take a dive. -- Six by six – the little one stops to pick up sticks. -- Seven by seven – the little one stops to pray to heaven.
-- Eight by eight – the little one stops to shut the gate.
-- Nine by nine – the little one stops to check the time.
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah.
The ants go marching ten by ten.
The little one stops to say "The End!"
And they all go marching down to the ground,
To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Tips: -- This is great for acting out. Especially when combining it with a directions lesson. For example, after 'one', gradually start adding more directions: "...and they all go marching down, turn around, sit down..."
"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" Chant
One, two, buckle my shoe. Three, four, shut the door. Five, six, pick up sticks. Seven, eight, lay them straight. Nine, ten, start again. "Ten in a Bed"
There were ten in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over.” So they all rolled over and one fell out...
There were nine in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over.” So they all rolled over and one fell out...
(Continue down to until there is only one in the bed)
There was one in the bed and the little one said, “いいな！ きもち！” (Finish with a sigh and stretch)
"Take Me Out To the Ballgame" Take me out to the ball game.
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks.
I don't care if I never get back.
Let me root, root, root for the home team.
If they don't win, it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes you're out.
At the old ball game.
TIME "Rock Around the Clock" - Bill Haley & the Comets
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes two, three and four.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven.
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then.
Start a rockin' round the clock again.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight. Tips: -- Write the numbers on the chalkboard and point to them when the students are supposed to yell them out. -- Draw little pictures of other things in the song and point to the pictures when you want the students to say them: clock, strong, daylight, etc. -- The word 'rock' is mentioned in the song a lot. You could draw a picture of a rock and when you this word comes up, have the students clap.
WEATHER "It's Raining, It's Pouring" It's raining, it's pouring. The old man is snoring.
He went to bed and he bumped his head.
And he couldn't get up in the morning. This page was last modified on Friday, April 09, 2010 10:17:18 AM | |
|
|