Gogo from “Too-da-la” CD by Kindermusik Available from Kindermusik.com/ en/albums/219-too-da-la When your class needs a little silliness to work off some steam, “Gogo” is perfect. This is an African movement/dance song. The motions are fun and there’s even a part where children can make a funny face! I usually make extra-silly faces myself to amuse and […]
Category Archives: Songs
Ladybug Frank Leto, “Time for Music 2” Available on iTunes “Ladybug” is a sweet and simple song and fingerplay with a twist – the Latin American rhythms and instrumentation used by the musician/composer Frank Leto. This song is always a favorite. It’s playful and fun, and easy for young children to sing along with.
Little White Duck Raffi – “Everything Grows” Available on iTunes “Little White Duck” is an all-time classic by the amazing Raffi, but I’ve found some younger teachers don’t know about it – and they should! Children can quack along with the duck, swim with the frog, crawl with the bug, and wiggle with the snake. […]
Five Little Chickadees Peter and Ellen Allard – “Sing It! Say It! Stamp It! Sway It” Vol. 2 Available on iTunes Usually I find the “countdown” kind of song (5.4.3.2.1) rather tedious, but children love them. Maybe it’s because they can predict what’s coming, and it’s empowering for them. Anyway, this song is special. […]
Music (and Science) For Young Children 