Listen to the "Skateboard Rider" song. Make up fun movements to go with the song.

Do the body percussion shown in the video.

Teach this song by rote. This is a “leave out” action song. Make up actions to suit the words. Each time you sing the song, leave out one set of words and substitute the action. This helps students to develop inner hearing.

Use the worksheet from Supporting Resources.
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Save paper and ink by using paper you already have!

Create a new verse for #94 "Goin on a Picnic" then draw and colour it.

What would you like to have if you went on a picnic today?

This song introduces the concept of high and low notes in music that then are labeled as so and mi. The song also uses a half note and can be used to introduce the half note.

Have the students form a long line. The leader faces the line. All sing the song. The students try to run to the opposite side of the room or the field, while the leader tags players. If a player is tagged, they join the leader in facing the line and tagging more players. You can play this game between two soccer goalposts.

They sing again, and all of the chasers try to tag the students who are running from one side of the field to the other. The game continues until all (or most) of the students are tagged.

In small rooms, substitute a movement (such as hopping) for the students to get to the opposite side. If students are trying to be tagged, red flag them so they don’t get to join the leader. If too many students are caught each time, restrict the leader to catching one or two students each round. The game continues until all players are tagged.

Divide the class into 2 teams or play teacher vs. students.