Songs with gestures

[lola]

Hi,

My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
spider...

However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.

I borrowed a few sign-along videos from the library, but they are not
"tutorial" enough for me - they are intended to entertain the kid.

TIA

Leah in Florida

[Leah Adezio]

"lola" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi,
>
> My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
> know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
> spider...
>
> However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
> that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
> movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.

Not specifically, but I do know one that my kids loved -- and we still like
singing it...

"Rattlin' Bog" (you can find a MIDI file for it on www.mudcat.org)

refrain

O, roll the rattlin bog, the bog down in the valley-o
O, roll the rattlin bog, the bog down in the valley-o (roll your fists over
each other, arms in front of you)

In that bog there was a tree, a rare tree, a rattlin' tree (raise both arms
up like you're a tree, waggle arms a little)
Tree in the bog, and the bog down in the valley-o (roll fists)

repeat refrain

On that tree there was a limb (raise one arm out, palm up), a rare limb a
rattlin' limb (shake arm a little)
Limb on the tree, tree in the bog (raise both arms) and the bog down in the
valley-o (roll fists)

repeat refrain

On that limb, there was a branch (raise one arm out, palm down) a rare
branch, a rattlin' branch (shake arm)
Branch on the limb, limb on the tree, tree in the bog and the bog down in
the valley-o (repeat all prior motions)

repeat refrain

On that branch, there was a twig (raise one arm out and point index finger),
a rare twig, a rattlin' twig (waggle finger)
Twig on the branch, branch on the limb........ (repeat all prior motions and
sequence of words)

repeat refrain

On that twig, there was a nest (raise arm out, palm up and cup hand like
you're holding something), a rare nest, a rattlin' nest (yes, shake hand
<g>)
Nest on the twig, twig on the branch....(repeat all prior motions and
sequence of words)

repeat refrain

In that nest, there was an egg (raise arm out, hand in a fist), a rare egg,
a rattin' egg (shake fist).
Egg in the nest, nest on the twig, twig on the branch (you get the idea <g>)

On that egg there was a bird (both arms out, like you're making birds'
wings), a rare bird, a rattlin' bird (flap your wings)
Bird on the egg, egg in the nest, nest on the twig (yadda, yadda, yadda
<g>)

repeat refrain

On that bird, there was a feather (same like you just did for the bird, but
with two fingers pointed out on each hand), a rare feather, a rattlin'
feather (waggle fingers on each hand)
Feather on the bird, bird on the egg..... (feels like it goes on forever,
doesn't it? <g>)

repeat refrain twice and head towards your big, dramatic finish!

Once you get the hang of it, your toddler will soon follow along (the
motions are pretty easy)...and even without the motions, it's a great song
for car trips.

Leah
______
In Memory of David, 11/10/61 - 5/21/03
Beloved Husband, Father, Heart's Companion


(There are actually more verses, but that should be enough to keep a toddler
happy <VBG>)

>
> I borrowed a few sign-along videos from the library, but they are not
> "tutorial" enough for me - they are intended to entertain the kid.
>
> TIA
>
> Leah in Florida

[Rosalie B.]

x-no-archive:yes "Leah Adezio" > wrote:

>
>"lola" > wrote in message
m...
>> Hi,
>>
>> My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
>> know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
>> spider...
>>
>> However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
>> that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
>> movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.
>
>Not specifically, but I do know one that my kids loved -- and we still like
>singing it...
>
>"Rattlin' Bog" (you can find a MIDI file for it on www.mudcat.org)
>

I used to do "There were 10 in the bed"

There were 10 in the bed and the little one said
Roll over, roll over (spin hands around each other)
And they all rolled over (spin hands again) and one fell out. (hold up
one finger).

Proceed with 9, 8, etc

When you get to 2 in the bed, the last verse goes

There were 2 in the bed and the little one said
roll over, roll over
And the both rolled over and one fell out

There was 1 one in the bed and the little one said
Good night!!

There's also patty cake of course, and ride a cock horse.


grandma Rosalie

[toto]

On 14 Jul 2003 10:41:22 -0700, (lola) wrote:

>Hi,
>
>My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
>know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
>spider...
>
>However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
>that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
>movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.
>
Don't know of any videos, but I make up my own finger plays for
these songs.

For lyrics and music to lots of kids songs, try here

http://www.kididdles.com/

>I borrowed a few sign-along videos from the library, but they are not
>"tutorial" enough for me - they are intended to entertain the kid.
>
>TIA
>
>Leah in Florida


--
Dorothy

There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..
Outer Limits

[dejablues]

Oh Mr Sun, Sun, Mr Golden Sun , please shine down on me!
Oh Mr Sun, Sun, Mr Golden Sun, hiding behind a tree....
These little children are asking you, to come on out and play, oh
Mr Sun , Sun, Mr Golden Sun, please shine down on me!
(Raffi)

Oh...plant a watermelon on my grave and let the juice soak through!

The Chicken Dance!

I see the moon, the moon sees me, the moon sees the one that I want to see.
Please let the light that shines on me, shine on the one I love.
Over the mountains, over the sea, back where my heart is longing to be,
Please let the light that shines on me, shine on the one i
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
(gesture appropriately).





"lola" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi,
>
> My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
> know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
> spider...
>
> However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
> that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
> movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.
>
> I borrowed a few sign-along videos from the library, but they are not
> "tutorial" enough for me - they are intended to entertain the kid.
>
> TIA
>
> Leah in Florida

[toto]

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:08:01 -0400, Rosalie B.
> wrote:

>There was 1 one in the bed and the little one said
>Good night!!

We do.. there was one in the bed and the little one
said *I'm lonely, please come back*

I have a prop I use made from a file folder - you make
a half wheel with 10 little bears on it and use a brad
to attach it to the file folder. You draw the bed on and
staple some material as the covers so that the wheel
can move under the covers by turning the brad.

You or the child can make the bears go under the covers
as they sing about it rolling out of the bed and then when
the last one is under, you can quickly make all the other
bears come back when you sing *I'm lonely* in a little
sad bear voice. The preschoolers love it.


--
Dorothy

There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..
Outer Limits

[toypup]

"lola" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi,
>
> My 22-month old is crazy about songs with gestures (I don't really
> know how else to call them), like Wheels on the bus, itsy-bitsy
> spider...
>
> However, I am running out of songs! Do you know of a video or DVD
> that could teach me new songs? I need to learn the music, lyrics and
> movements, therefore a tape or cd wouldn't do.
>
> I borrowed a few sign-along videos from the library, but they are not
> "tutorial" enough for me - they are intended to entertain the kid.

DS is crazy about the Wiggles. They do lots of gestures in their songs.

[lola]

"Denise" > wrote in message >...

> http://www.songsforteaching.com/Movement.html
> This site has some sound clips and pretty good descriptions of the movements
>
> http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/music.html
> and a site I like better

Thanks, that's not bad. But there must be an all-inclusive teaching
resource out there. Are kindergarten teachers born knowing these
songs? Yes, I know, I could make up my own movements, but I'm really
poor at that. Here are the songs I know:
Head, and shoulders, knees...
I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee...
The wheels on the bus...
If you're happy and you know it...
Three little monkeys...
There was a farmer had a dog...
Old McDonald (no movment though)

Still asking for a tape or DVD? Or maybe some entrepreneurial mommy
could simply videotape herself doing all the songs she know?

Leah in Florida

[Carol Hulls]

In article >,
lola > wrote:
>"Denise" > wrote in message
>...
>
>> http://www.songsforteaching.com/Movement.html
>> This site has some sound clips and pretty good descriptions of the movements
>>
>> http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/music.html
>> and a site I like better
>
>Thanks, that's not bad. But there must be an all-inclusive teaching
>resource out there. Are kindergarten teachers born knowing these
>songs? Yes, I know, I could make up my own movements, but I'm really
>poor at that.

I think some of this may be that kindergarten teachers keep current on
these sorts of things. I picked up a lot of my action songs at
parent-and-child type classes where the instructor would be the one
who would lead us in the songs/games. There are also some songs/games
that are part of overall program resources for preschool teachers that
include themes with crafts, stories, songs (with actions), and games.
Pretty much any resource book will have some. My MIL also gave me
"The Lap-Time Song and Play Book" edited by Jane Yolen.

Carol Hulls

[Donna Metler]

"JoAnna" > wrote in message
et...
>
> >
> > Thanks, that's not bad. But there must be an all-inclusive teaching
> > resource out there. Are kindergarten teachers born knowing these
> > songs? Yes, I know, I could make up my own movements, but I'm really
> > poor at that. Here are the songs I know:
> > Head, and shoulders, knees...
> > I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee...
> > The wheels on the bus...
> > If you're happy and you know it...
> > Three little monkeys...
> > There was a farmer had a dog...
> > Old McDonald (no movment though)
> >
> > Still asking for a tape or DVD? Or maybe some entrepreneurial mommy
> > could simply videotape herself doing all the songs she know?
> >
> > Leah in Florida
>
> how about :
>
> Where is Thumbkin?

Check any teaching supply store in the early childhood kindergarten section,
and you'll fund tons of books of these songs with gestures.

Gaia videos are really good-these are songs with sign language, simplified
(rather than signing everything, only key words are signed) and are really
good for kids and easy to learn from.
>
>
>

[H Schinske]

>But there must be an all-inclusive teaching
>resource out there. Are kindergarten teachers born knowing these
>songs?

Have you tried the library?

--Helen

[toto]

On 16 Jul 2003 00:26:18 GMT, (H Schinske) wrote:

>>But there must be an all-inclusive teaching
>>resource out there. Are kindergarten teachers born knowing these
>>songs?
>
>Have you tried the library?
>
>--Helen

Actually, most teachers learn these songs from other teachers
or they go to music workshops given by various people if they
are interested in new songs.

I've never seen a video that taught finger plays, but I suppose
there could be one. Most of the teachers I know who do them
with the kids just watched other teachers do them first when they
are student teaching or observing classrooms.




--
Dorothy

There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..
Outer Limits

[Chookie]

In article >,
toto > wrote:

> >Have you tried the library?
>
> Actually, most teachers learn these songs from other teachers
> or they go to music workshops given by various people if they
> are interested in new songs.
>
> I've never seen a video that taught finger plays, but I suppose
> there could be one. Most of the teachers I know who do them
> with the kids just watched other teachers do them first when they
> are student teaching or observing classrooms.

Actually, our library does have some resources like this (we teach child
studies). For a parent, the best resources are probably books that contain
written instructions (mostly with names like Games/Activities for your
Toddler). However, there are tapes like Wiggerly Woo and books like Merrily
Merrily.

What about the Hokey Pokey, BTW?

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
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