Tag Archives: English songs
Halloween – Left and Right
The Skeleton Dance This song is based on a traditional spiritual hymn from the American South. “Dem Bones” (or “Dry Bones” as it is also called) was written to teach children about basic anatomy. Over the years, it’s been recorded … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Topics – Cloze Exercises
Music is such a wonderful teaching tool because there are so many activities that you can do with it. Besides singing and gesturing along to the music, you can use activity sheets, flashcards and games to extend the impact of … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Topics – Times of Day
“Skidamarink” is our favorite Valentine’s Day song, it’s a little bit silly and very sweet. The actual word “skidamarink” doesn’t ‘mean’ anything, but it’s sure fun to say!! Besides singing it to tell people you love them at Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading
Weather Topics – Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Many of our songs have more than one version. Often, we have a slowed down or simplified “Learn It” version so that young learners can get to know the words at an easy pace. After they have learned the lyrics … Continue reading