What if? How to

Listen to the story, "All Are Welcome"

Listen to the story, "All Are Welcome."
Pause the video and sing the welcome song each time you hear the words, "All are welcome here."

Hands on Shoulders

Say and move to the poem.
Try saying the poem in a quiet voice. Then say in a loud voice.
Try it slow. Then try it fast.
This helps students to learn the poem, AND reinforces the preK concepts!

Following directions is really important to learn in PreK.
Another fun activity is to play "Simon Says"
Teacher says "Simon says, touch your nose." - all touch their nose.
Teacher says "Simon says, touch your toes." - all touch their toes.
If the teacher doesn't say "Simon says" kids are NOT supposed to do it. This little game is great for times when you want the students watching you.

Rhythm Warmup!

Watch the video and say the rhythms and clap right after the teacher.

You'll say the rhythms with the students on the recording.

All About Me!

Trace the words on the page.

Color the things you'd like to do in music class.

If you want to save paper, draw a picture of what you'd like to do in music class.

Listen to the poem "Roly Poly"

Listen to the poem "Roly Poly"

Play the video again, can you say some of the words?

What is your favourite part of the poem?
Up, down, fast,slow, loud or quiet?

Sing the "Wash Your Hands" Song!

Watch the video to learn the "Wash Your Hands" song.

Play the video again and sing along!

Talk about other ways we can help to prevent spread of germs: don't share water bottles, cough into your elbow, use a tissue. Research says that washing hands is a proven way to help prevent spread of germs.

Also talk to the students (and their teacher) about having students use the washroom and have a drink before they come to music class. If necessary, talk about your procedures in the event that a student does need the restroom. But remember - in PreK - if one needs to go, all of a sudden they all need to go.

Sing the Alphabet Song (zee for American schools)

Watch and listen to the video.

Then watch and sing along with the video.

Have you sung this song before?

Sing the Alphabet Song (zed)

Canadians pronounce Z as Zed. Use this version if in Canada or UK.

Optional - (if time) Sing and play along with "Six Little Ducks"

If time, have the students listen to "Six Little Ducks"
Give the students rhythm sticks (or whatever instrument you have available) and have them play all the "quacks" on an instrument. If time permits, try other instruments.

Sing our Goodbye Song "Skinamarink"

Skinnamarink is the song we sing at the end of every music class.

Watch the video and sing along!

Learn the actions to "Skinnamarink"!

Watch the video and learn the actions.

Can you do all the actions?

Learn the actions to "Skinnamarink"!

Watch the video and learn the actions.

Can you do all the actions?