Tag: Food
John the Rabbit
John the Rabbit is an American Folk call and response song. Call and response opportunities are important in early years music as they allow a child to hear and correct their own performance. The repeated pitch in this songs response is a gentle entry point for young learners to practice pitch and employ active listening….
Eve Eats Easter Eggs
Children are never too young to enjoy and play with tongue twisters! They are a literacy workout that builds foundational reading skills, challenges enunciation and draws attention to the individual sounds in words. In addition to this impressive learning, they develop their foundational reading skills when children have fun with tongue twisters. Featured Resources
The Littlest Worm
Here is a playful echo song that I have incorporated some gentle singing exercises into. Echo songs offer children the opportunity to solo sing and self correct any mistakes that may appear. Staw exercises encourage a steady breath flow which will promote smooth singing. Young vocal cords will be aligned, which help to reduce breaks…
No More Pie
What to bring: Echo songs are important for a child’s auditory processing because they involves singing for children rather than with them. In doing so, children are empowered by the built-in “control of error”, an essential Montessori principle that provides children with instant feedback. This enables children to check and correct their own work. This…
Lollipop
This engaging and straightforward rhyme has enticed first words from many of my youngest students. Its playful and silly nature, teamed with repetition, makes it perfect for language development. Older children delight in the physicality and anticipation of playing and “popping” along. Resources Try these great lollipop foods!