This
cute, nonsensical, nineteenth century poem with a rock n’ roll twist
can help children learn some new vocabulary, establish cultural
awareness, and offers the opportunity for teachers to follow up with
some new culinary delicacies. Dr. Rhythm offers the children
the opportunity to act out the song, and put new words, such as
“tarried”, “shilling”, and “runcible spoon”, on the portable word
wall.
The
Gunniwolf : A Nigerian Tale
This age old story teaches
us rule number 1 - that you’re mother is always right! Even if you think
she may be wrong, remember rule number 1. The chant, “Cum Kwa Kee Wah”
means, “every day I like to play,” in a Nigerian language. The children
will be singing the tune for days after hearing the story.
The Itsy bitsy
Spider Blues and Dance
A song about
PERSEVERANCE
Dr. Rhythm sings this
traditional song in a rhythm & blues format with a few additional moves.
The children have the opportunity to learn some spatial relations and body
movements as they dance the “Spider’s Stride”. We add the word
“perseverance” to our word wall.
Went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat.
