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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Christmas Songs

The Reindeer Pokey

(to the tune of The Hokey Pokey)
You put your antlers in.
You put your antlers out.
You put you antlers in,
And you shake them all about.
You do the Reindeer Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

Continue with phrases below:

You put your hooves in....
You put your red nose in....
You put your fluffy tail in...
You put your reindeer body in…

Call Rudolph

Eight little reindeer pulling Santa's sled,
One fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Can seven little reindeer pull my sled?"

Count down the same way until you get to the last part below:

One little reindeer pulling Santa's sled,
He fell down and bumped his head.
The elves called Santa and Santa said,
"Call Rudolph!"


Where is My Gingerbread Man?

(to the tune of "Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?")
Oh where, oh where is my Gingerbread Man?
Oh where, oh where can he be?
He popped out of the oven and ran out the door.
Oh where, oh where can he be?


I'm a Little Snowman 

(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")
I'm a little snowman,
Short and fat.
Here are my buttons,
Here is my hat.
When the sun comes out,
I'll melt away.
But I'll be back 
On a snowy day!


10 Little Elves

10 little elves jumping in the sleigh,
One falls off and slides away.
Santa calls the reindeer and the reindeer say.,
"No more jumping in Santa's sleigh!"

(Repeat until you get to 1.)

Fall Songs


Tiny Little Apple Seed


(to the tune of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider")
The tiny little apple seed
was planted in the ground,
down came the rain,
falling all around,
out came the sun,
as bright as can be,
and the tiny little apple seed
became an apple tree!


Four Red Apples

(sung to the tune of "This Old Man")
Four red apples, on the tree
Two for you and two for me
So-o shake that apple tree and watch them fall
One, two, three, four, that is all.


Farmer Brown

Farmer Brown had 10 red apples
Hanging from a tree
He picked one apple
And ate it hungrily
(make eating noise)

Continue the song, counting down the number of apples.


Five Red Apples

Five red apples in a grocery store,
Bobby bought one & then there were 4.
Four red apples on an apple tree,
Susie ate one & then there were 3.
Three red apples, what did Alice do?
Why she ate one & then there were 2.
Two red apples ripening in the sun,
Tommy ate one, & now there was 1.
One red apple & now we are done,
I ate the last one & now there are none!

(I always use the kids' names!)




Five Autumn Leaves

5 autumn leaves were hanging from a tree.
The first one said, “Soon we’ll be free!”
The second one said, “I’m falling down to the ground!”
The third one said, “I’ll fly to town!”
The fourth one said, “Let’s not wait!”
The fifth one said, “Isn’t fall great?”


Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down

Autumn leaves are falling down,
falling down, falling down
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Yes, it’s autumn.

Rake the leaves and jump right in,
Jump right in, jump right in.
Rake the leaves and jump right in,
Yes, it’s autumn!



5 Crows All Shiny Black

5 crows all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!
Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"
Scared one crow and away he flew,
Now there are 4 black shiny crows...caw caw!

4 crows all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!
Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"
Scared one crow and away he flew,
Now there are 3 black shiny crows...caw caw!

3 crows all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!
Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"
Scared one crow and away he flew,
Now there are 2 black shiny crows...caw caw!

2 crows all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!
Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"
Scared one crow and away he flew,
Now there is 1 black shiny crow...caw caw!

1 crow all shiny black,
Sat on a scarecrow's back,
Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!
Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"
Scared one crow and away he flew,
Now there are no black shiny crows...caw caw!




Flutter, Flutter Little Bat

(To the tune of: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”)
Flutter, flutter little bat,
How I wonder where you’re at.
Swooping through the darkest night,
You find  your way without a light.
Flutter, flutter little bat,
How I wonder where you’re at!


The Pumpkin Song

(sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot)
There's a little pumpkin on a vine,
With all the others, it grows in a line.
When it's big and orange, that's the sign.
I'll pick it and make it mine!

Winter Songs

Polar Pokey

(to the tune of "The Hokey Pokey")
You put your left paw in,
You put your left paw out,
You put your left paw in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the polar pokey,
As you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

Continue with parts below:
(right paw, tail, ears, nose, furry body)

Putting on My Mittens

(to the tune of “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain”)
I’ll be putting on my mittens when it’s cold,
I’ll be putting on my mittens when it’s cold,
I’ll be putting on my mittens,
I’ll be putting on my mittens,
I’ll be putting on my mittens when it’s cold.

(Continue with “making lots of snowballs,” “riding on my sled,” etc.)

Community Helpers Song

(to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus)
The doctor in the building says, "Check-up today,"
"Check-up today,"
"Check-up today."
The doctor in the building says, "Check-up today," all around the town.

The fire fighter in the building says, "Stop, drop and roll,"
"Stop, drop and roll,"
"Stop, drop and roll."
The fire fighter in the building says, "Stop, drop and roll," all around the town.

The police officer in the building says, "Safety first,"
"Safety first,"
"Safety first."
The police officer in the building says, "Safety first," all around the town.

The mail carrier in the building says, "Package for you,"
"Package for you,"
"Package for you."
The mail carrier in the building says, "Package for you," all around the town.

The trash collector in the building says, "Clean up your mess,"
"Clean up your mess,"
"Clean up your mess."
The trash collector in the building says, "Clean up your mess," all around the town!

Fun Songs

I'm Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor

I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor, a boa constrictor, a boa constrictor.
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor, 
And I don't like it one bit.
Oh no, he's up to my toes! (Bend down and touch toes.)
Oh gees, he's up to my knees! (Touch knees.)
Oh fiddle, he's up to my middle! (Touch tummy.)
Oh bleck, he's up to my neck! (Touch neck.)
Oh dread, he's up to my....(Touch head.)
GULP! (Clap hands above head.)


Hermie the Worm

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)
Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)
When along came Hermie the worm,
And he was this big. (Hold hands 4-5 inches apart.)
I said, "Hermie, what happened?"
He said, (whisper) "I ate my sister."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)
Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)
When along came Hermie the worm,
And he was this big. (Hold hands a foot apart.)
I said, "Hermie, what happened?"
He said, (whisper) "I ate my brother."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)
Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)
When along came Hermie the worm,
And he was this big. (Hold hands a couple feet apart.)
I said, "Hermie, what happened?"
He said, (whisper) "I ate my mother."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)
Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)
When along came Hermie the worm,
And he was this big. (Hold hands wide open.)
I said, "Hermie, what happened?"
He said, (whisper) "I ate my father."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)
Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)
When along came Hermie the worm,
And he was this big. (Hold hands 3 inces apart.)
I said, "Hermie, what happened?"
He said, "I burped."


Baby Bumblebee

(Cup hands together as if holding a bee)
I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won't my mommy be so proud of me,
I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,
(Shake hands as if stung)
Ouch! It stung me!

("Squish" bee between palms of hands)
I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee,
Won't my mommy be so proud of me,
I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee,
(Open up hands to look at "mess")
Eeew! It's yucky!

(Wipe hands off on shirt or pants)
I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,
Won't my mommy be so proud of me,
I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,
(Hold hands up to show they are clean)
Now my mommy won't be mad at me!


Ten Little Froggies

One little froggie goes hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Two little froggies go hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Three little froggies go hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Four little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Five little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Six little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Seven little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Eight little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Nine little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Ten little froggies go hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
Along comes another and they just can't stop, so...

Fire Safety Songs

Freddie Fireman Had a Bell

(Tune to: Old McDonald)
Freddie Fireman had a bell, EIEIO
With a clang, clang here and a clang, clang there. (shake hand up and down)
Here a clang, there a clang, everywhere a clang, clang
Freddie Fireman had a bell, EIEIO

Freddie Fireman had black boots EIEIO
With a stomp, stomp here and a stomp, stomp there (stomp feet)
Here a stomp, there a stomp, everywhere a stomp, stomp
Freddie Fireman had black boots EIEIO

Freddie Fireman had a hose EIEIO
With a spray, spray here and a spray, spray there (pretend to spray)
Here a spray, there a spray, everywhere a spray, spray
Freddie Fireman had a hose EIEIO

Freddie Fireman had a ladder EIEIO
With a climb, climb here and a climb, climb there (pretend to climb ladder)
Here a climb, there a climb, everywhere a climb, climb.

Freddie Fireman had a ladder EIEIO


I'm a Firefighter

(the tune of "I’m a Little Teapot")
I’m a little firefighter on the go!
Here is my helmet,
Here is my hose.
When I see a fire,
Here me shout,
“Turn on the water and put the fire out!”
Shhhhhhhhhh!


Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Truck

Hurry, hurry drive the fire truck, 
(hands on steering wheel)
Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck,
Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!
(ring bell)

Hurry, hurry, turn the corner,
(lean to the right)
Hurry, hurry, turn the corner,
(Lean to the left)
Hurry, hurry, turn the corner,
(lean to the right and left)
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

Hurry, hurry, climb the ladder,
(pretend to climb the ladder)
Hurry, hurry, climb the ladder,
 Hurry, hurry, climb the ladder,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!
(ring bell)

Slowly, slowly, back to the station,
(Lean slowly to the left and right)
Slowly, slowly, back to the station,
Slowly, slowly, back to the station,
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!
(ring bell)

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Good Morning Songs

These are the songs we use to begin our day. The kids should be able to help you with the tune of the songs! : )

Good Morning

(We sing this song from September to December.)

Good morning to you.
And how do you do?
We're all in our places
With bright smiling faces.
And this is the way
We start a new day.
Good morning, good morning to you!


Good Morning Rap

(We sing this song from January to spring break.)

Hi! Hi! Hi!
Hello! Hello!
What a great day
For school, you know!

Hi! Hi! Hi!
Hello! Hello!
Time to get started.
Let's go, go, go!


Good Morning Boogie

(We sing this song from after spring break until the end of the school year.)

Hello Neighbor, what do you say?
(Children shake hands)
It's going to be a wonderful day.
(Children clap hands together)
So greet your neighbor,
(Children give each other high fives)
And boogie on down.
(Children wiggle their hips)
Give 'em a bump,
(Children bump their hips together)
and then sit down.
(Children sit down)

Calendar Time Songs

Today, Yesterday, & Tomorrow

(sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques")

Today is __________, (teacher) 
Today is ___________, (students echo)
All day long (teacher)
All day long (students echo)
Yesterday was _______________. (teacher & students together)
Tomorrow will be ______________. (teacher & students together)
Oh, what fun! (teacher) 
Oh, what fun! (students echo)


The Date Song

(to the tune of "Frere Jacques")
Example:
Today is Monday (teacher)
(children echo)
January 4th (teacher)
(children echo)
2016 (teacher)
(children echo)
That's the date! (teacher)
(children echo)


Days of the Week Song

(to the tune of "Happy Days")
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days!
Thursday, Friday, Happy Days!
Saturday, 7 days
Groovin' all week with you!


Months of the Year Song

(to the tune of "Ten Little Indians")
January, February, March, and April
May and June and July and August
September, October, November, December
Twelve months in each year!


Seasons Song

(to the tune of "This Old Man")
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
There are seasons, four in all!
Look outside and you will see,
It is ______, yesiree!




Penny, Dime, Nickel, & Quarter Songs

Penny Song

(sung to the tune of “BINGO”)
There is a coin that worth one cent,
And penny is its name, oh!
P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y,
And penny is its name, oh!

There is a coin that's brown and round,
And penny is its name, oh!
P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y,
And penny is its name, oh!

There is a coin with president Lincoln,
And penny is its name, oh!
P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y, P-E-N-N-Y,
And penny is its name, oh!


Dime Song

(sing to the tune of “Ten Little Indians”)
One little, two little, three little pennies,
Four little, five little, six little pennies,
Seven little, eight little, nine little pennies,
Ten pennies equal a dime!


Nickel Song

(sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")
I'm a little nickel,
Can you see?
I've got President
Jefferson on me.
When you go to spend me,
Don't forget
That I am worth
Exactly five cents!


Quarter Song

(sung to the tune of "Clementine")
Found a quarter,found a quarter,
Found a quarter just now.
Just now I found a quarter,
Found a quarter right now.

It is bigger, it is bigger,
It is bigger than the rest.
It is round and it is silver, 
And it's worth twenty-five cents!

Number Word Songs

Zero Song

(sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
Z-E-R-O spells zero.
Z-E-R-O spells zero.
When you have zero,
You have nothing at all.
Z-E-R-O spells zero.


One Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
O-n-e spells one,
O-n-e spells one,
Spelling numbers is such fun,
O-n-e spells one!


Two Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
T-w-o spells two,
T-w-o spells two,
I can spell and so can you,
T-w-o spells two!


Three Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
T-H-R-E-E spells three,
T-H-R-E-E spells three,
It's as easy as can be,
T-H-R-E-E spells three!


Four Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
F-O-U-R spells four,
F-O-U-R spells four,
I can spell even more,
F-O-U-R spells four!


Five Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
F-I-V-E spells five,
F-I-V-E spells five,
I can spell and I can jive,
F-I-V-E spells five!


Six Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
S-I-X spells six,
S-I-X spells six,
Number words are a trick,
S-I-X spells six!


Seven Song

(To the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
S-E-V-E-N spells seven,
S-E-V-E-N spells seven,
We're so hot we're sizzlin,
S-E-V-E-N spells seven!


Eight Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
E-I-G-H-T spells eight,
E-I-G-H-T spells eight,
We are smart and we are great,
E-I-G-H-T spells eight!


Nine Song

(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
N-I-N-E spells nine,
N-I-N-E spells nine,
Lookin' good and spellin' fine,
N-I-N-E spells nine!


Ten Song

(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
T-E-N spells ten,
T-E-N spells ten,
Now let's do it once again,
T-E-N spells ten!

Shape Songs

Square Song

(sung to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
A square has four sides,
A square has four sides,
All the sides are the same length,
A square has four sides.


Circle Song

(sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
A circle goes around,
A circle goes around,
A great big wheel it never stops,
A circle goes around.


Rectangle Song

(sung to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
A rectangle has four sides,
A rectangle has four sides,
Two sides short
and two sides long,
A rectangle has four sides!


Triangle Song

(sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
A triangle has three sides,
A triangle has three sides,
Up the hill and down and back,
A triangle has three sides.


Hexagon Song


(sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
A hexagon has six sides,
A hexagon has six sides,
The sides are equal and the corners are the same,
A hexagon has six sides.



Oval Song

(sung to the tune of "The Farmer and the Dell")
An oval is like an egg,
An oval is like an egg,
You take a circle and stretch it out,
An oval is like an egg.


Rhombus Song

(sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
A rhombus has four sides,
A rhombus has four sides,
Two sides straight and two sides slanted,
A rhombus has four sides.



Octagon Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
An octagon is like a stop sign,
An octagon is like a stop sign,
With eight sides and eight corners,
An octagon is like a stop sign.



Trapezoid Song

(to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")
A trapezoid has four sides,
A trapezoid has four sides,
When you turn it over it looks like a bowl,
A trapezoid has four sides.

Color Songs

If you get stuck on any of the tunes, YouTube them!


Red Song

(sung to the tune of 'Three Blind Mice")
R-E-D, R-E-D,
Red is the word,Red is the word,
Apples and strawberries both are red,
Tomatoes and cherries are also red,
R-E-D, R-E-D


Orange Song

(sung to the tune of “Ten Little Indians”)
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
Orange like the juice you drink!
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
O-R-A-N-G-E orange,
Orange like the fruit you eat!


Yellow Song

(sung to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It")
Y-E-L-L-O-W spells yellow,
Y-E-L-L-O-W spells yellow,
Yellow is a pretty color and because you're a nice fellow,
I will tell you 'bout some things that are yellow.
Bananas, lemons, and the sun are yellow,
Bananas, lemons, and the sun are yellow,
Yes, all of these are yellow
And I hope you will remember,
Y-E-L-L-O-W spells yellow!


Green Song

(sung to the tune of “BINGO”) 
There is a color we all know, can you guess what it is? 
G-R-E-E-N, G-R-E-E-N, G-R-E-E-N 
And green is what that spells! 
The grass and leaves outside are green, as green as they can be, 
G-R-E-E-N, G-R-E-E-N, G-R-E-E-N 
And green is what that spells!


Blue Song

(sung to the tune of “Frère Jacques”)
B-L-U-E, B-L-U-E
That spells blue, that spells blue,
Blueberries are blue,
And big blue eyes are too,
Blue, blue, blue
Blue, blue, blue


Purple Song

(to the tune of “The Turkey in the Straw”)
P-U-R-P-L-E
Can you guess what that spells?
P-U-R-P-L-E
Do you know what that spells?
Purple's what that spells
Like the grapes on the vine.
Purple's what that spells
Like the Kool-Aid in your glass.
P-U-R-P-L-E
Yes, purple is what that does spell!



Pink Song

(to the tune of “Freré Jacques”)
P-I-N-K,
P-I-N-K,
That spells pink!
That spells pink!
Bubble gum is pink,
Pigs and flowers are pink,
Pink, Pink, Pink,
Pink, Pink, Pink.



Brown Song

(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
B-R-O-W-N, B-R-O-W-N, 
B-R-O-W-N,
That's how you spell brown.
Big Trees are brown, big trees are brown,
B-R-O-W-N, big trees are brown.
And chocolate chips are brown, yes, chocolate chips are brown
B-R-O-W-N, that's how you spell brown.



Black Song

(to the tune of "Put Your Little Foot")
B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K spells black!
B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K spells black!
George Washington's hat is black,
And some cats are black,
So if you really, really like black,
All you need to say is...
B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K spells black!
B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K, B-L-A-C-K spells black!



Gray Song

(sung to the tune of “Freré Jacques”)
G-R-A-Y, G-R-A-Y
That spells gray!
That spells gray!
Elephants are gray
Rhino's are too
Gray, gray, gray,
Gray, gray, gray.



White Song

(sung to the tune of the “Little Brown Jug”)
W-H-I-T-E, that spells white, sing with me!
Milk is white and so is glue,
Sugar is white and it’s sweet too!
W-H-I-T-E, that spells white, sing with me!
The clouds above, the snow below,
The teeth in our mouth, Oh Oh Oh!