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Singing Songs

This is a fun, interactive activity where children can express themselves through song and movement. They’ll explore rhythm, melody, and language while letting their creativity shine. They’ll start by singing familiar nursery rhymes, then add hand gestures or dance moves to bring the songs to life. The challenge will be to make up a new verse or change a word while maintaining rhythm.
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Summary

Appropriate kid’s energy level

Calm

Skill(s) developed

Listening & Comprehension, Memory & Attention, Speech

Prep time

0 minutes

Type of activity

Arts/Crafts, Physical

Appropriate setting(s)

Both indoors and outdoors

Material(s) needed

Space to move around., Optional: Music player for background music.

Easy mode

In Easy Mode, children will sing along to familiar nursery rhymes like ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’, ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’, or ‘The Itsy Bitsy Spider’. This helps develop their memory skills and understanding of language and rhythm.

Hard mode

In Hard Mode, children will add hand gestures or simple dance moves to the songs they’re singing. This will enhance their coordination skills and make the activity even more fun and engaging.

Challenge mode

In Challenge Mode, children are encouraged to get creative. They can make up a new verse for their favorite nursery rhyme or change a word and keep rhythm. This will stimulate their creativity and further develop their language skills.

Some prompts to encourage the kid

  • Let’s have a singing party!
  • Can you show me how the Itsy Bitsy Spider climbs up the water spout?
  • I bet you can create a fun new verse for our song — let’s hear it!
  • Wow, you’re a superstar singer and dancer!
  • You’re doing amazing! Can you teach me those cool dance moves?

Important things to keep in mind

  • Remember to show enthusiasm and join in the singing and dancing to encourage the children
  • Praise their efforts and creativity, especially when they try to make up their own verses or change the words.

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