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.

This is a rote song. When you have taught all the verses, ask the students to make up new verses for the song.

Have the students show the phrases with arm motions. Discuss which phrases are the are the same and which are different. Phrase form for this song is abac.

Show the students the melody on the tone ladder. Teach the students to read the melody from the tone ladder or from your hand signs.

“Let Us Chase the Squirrel” is a chase game. Have the students that are playing the game make a circle. Choose one student to be the “hunter” and one student to be the“squirrel.” The hunter breaks out of the circle at the end of the song, and chases the squirrel around the circle, trying to tag the squirrel before the squirrel reaches the hole that the hunter made in the circle.

Denise Tip: I choose the “squirrel” and “hunter” from my immediate right. After they have had their turn, they join the circle on my left side. They remain part of the circle, and I know who has had turns. We play this game around a large tree in the school yard.

Divide the class into 2 groups and play the game.
Try a few of the options.

Free play and free dance instructions follow.

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Follow the link to the Grade 2 song list.
Make a list of the students' favorite songs, singing games, games and activities from the year.
Then review as many as you have time for.