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SSWINGWING Let’s have fun with music! Kids can’t wait to get into the action with this collection of lively, loving songs. Sing along and more, with creative suggestions for dancing, playing, and learning. Children and grownups alike will enjoy the variety of music, which includes original, traditional, seasonal, ethnic instrumentals and play alongs...and don’t forget to wiggle your fingers and toes! Get ready to hear your kids say, “Let’s do that again!” Suggested ages: Infants to age seven.

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SSWINGWING Contents

Hello .......................................................................................................................... 3 What Does a Frog Do?.......................................................................................... 3 Hop on Board ........................................................................................................... 4 Wake Up ................................................................................................................... 4 Cowpoke .................................................................................................................... 5 Yee-Ha! ..................................................................................................................... 5 Chick, Chick ............................................................................................................. 6 Little Mousie ........................................................................................................... 7 Pajama Jammin’ ....................................................................................................... 7 This Old Hammer ................................................................................................... 8 Thunder Roaring ..................................................................................................... 9 Turn Cinnamon Turn ............................................................................................... 9 Boogie Woogie Baby ............................................................................................ 10 Butterfly ................................................................................................................ 10 Tubby Time ............................................................................................................. 11 Arabella Miller ...................................................................................................... 12 Stop! ........................................................................................................................ 12 Rock-a-Baby ........................................................................................................... 13 Grandma’s Glasses ................................................................................................ 14 Listen to My Eggs ................................................................................................ 15 Gonk, Gonk ............................................................................................................. 15 Wiggle Worm ........................................................................................................ 16 Ging Gong Gooli ..................................................................................................... 16 Bang Bang ............................................................................................................... 17 Ride to Town .......................................................................................................... 18 Allee Galloo ............................................................................................................ 18 Swing ....................................................................................................................... 19 Tender Shepherd ................................................................................................. 19 Bye Bye .................................................................................................................. 20 Suggestions for Special Needs Activities ................................................... 22 Suggestions for Adapted Instruments ......................................................... 23 Suggestions for Homemade Instruments ..................................................... 24

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HELLO (Traditional)

D

Hello to the girls, A

Hello to the girls, D G

Hello to the girls, D A D

How do you say hello? Hello to the boys…teachers…Moms…Dads

HELLO Name Substitutions

This upbeat song, helps to get everyone in the mood to SING, SING, SING! Encourage the children to wave hello...even make up a silly new way to wave hello (behind their head, with their feet, like a chicken, with their toes...).

WHAT DOES A FROG DO? (J. Kelly)

Am G F E

What does a frog do? Ribbit, ribbit, jump! Am G F E

What does a frog do? Ribbit, ribbit, jump! Am G F E

He’s jumpin’ around on his lily pad, Am G F

He’s thinkin’ about all the bugs E Am G

He’s gonna munch for lunch. Yum, yum. F E

Ribbit, ribbit, jump! All day! Ribbit, ribbit, jump! Am G F E

He goes jumpin’, jumpin’, jumpin’ around, Am G F E

He goes jumpin’, jumpin’, jumpin’ around, Am G F E

He goes jumpin’, jumpin’, jumpin’ around, Am G F E

On his lily pad. Ribbit, ribbit, jump! Repeat

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WHAT DOES A FROG DO? Action Song

Start by staying seated and have the children use their hands as frogs and make them “jump”. The “hand frogs” can reach out and catch flies and rub bellies that are nice and full of bugs. During the second verse, have children get up and start jumping around as high as they can go. This can take the place of your aerobics for the day! Happy hopping!

HOP ON BOARD (J. Kelly)

A E A E

Hop on board the train, Comin’ down the track. A E A E

Hop on board the train, Chugga chuggin’ down the track. D A D A

With a toot, toot and a chugga, chug, chug, E A

Hop on board the train. Hop on Daddy train, Whistlin’ down the track… Hop on Mommy train, Dancin’ down the track… Hop on sister train, Jumpin’ down the track… Hop on Granny train, Rockin’ down the track… With a rock ‘n roll and a chugga, chug, chug, Hop on Granny train.

HOP ON BOARD Egg Shaker Song

Children walk in a circle imitating a train on a track while shaking their eggs, or roll their arms while they are chugga chugging around the track. Try all the dif-ferent verses and add even more—brother train who runs down the track, uncle train who stomps…

WAKE UP (J. Kelly)

A Bm E

Wake up Mr. Bear it’s time for spring. D

You’ve been sleeping through the winter. A E

Now it’s time to wake up and do a lot of things A D A

Now, wake up, wake up, E A

Wake up and give a growl. GROWL!

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Wake up little chipmunks, it’s time for spring. You’ve been sleeping through the winter. Now it’s time to wake up and do a lot Now, wake up, wake up of things Wake up and give a chatter. CHATTER!

Wake up bumpy crocodile, it’s time for spring. You’ve been sleeping through the winter. Now it’s time to wake up and do a lot of things Now, wake up, wake up, Wake up and give a snap. SNAP!

WAKE UP Animal Imitation

Time to come out of hibernation! Have children lie on the floor and stretch and yawn as they wake up each animal. After they wake up, and growl, chatter, or make a snap with their hands, have them go back to sleep to get ready for the next animal.

COWPOKE (Traditional)

I’m a little cowpoke dressed in blue These are the things that I’d like to do I put on my hat, I put on my vest, I buckle my belt so I’m lookin’ my best I ride my pony and rope my steer And sleep in my bunk when the night is near

SNOOOOOOOOOORE…….

YEE-HA! (J. Kelly)

G C G Am Em

Oh, the wide open west is where cowboys love the best! C G Am Em

They wear ten-gallon hats and their favorite thing to yell is this: A Em

Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em cowboy! Cowboys work in the sun, riding horses, havin’ fun! Cowboys ride up and down and they yell real loud, Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em cowboy!

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Cowgirls lasso their cows, sayin’, “Yee Ha!” real loud Cowgirls lasso up and down, and they yell up to the clouds, Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em Cowgirl! (Instrumental) And they strum their guitars to the twinklin’ stars afar Round the campfire so bright, yeah, they yell into the night, Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em cowboy! Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em cowgirl! Yee-Ha! Ride ‘em cowboy!

YEE-HA! OK Cowpokes! Get ready for the Wild West! Yee-ha Remember...any verbal noises that come from your children are wonderful for developing verbal skills! 1st Verse: Pat your knees to the rhythm and put your hat on. “Yee-ha!”: Make big circles up in the air with your hands (like

lassoing!). 2nd Verse: Bounce up and down like cowboys riding their horses. 3rd Verse: Lasso those cows (making circles in the air with your hands). 4th Verse: Mime strumming guitars around the campfire. Have fun cowhands!

CHICK, CHICK (Traditional)

C A7 D7 G C

Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken, Lay a little egg for me. A7 D7 G

Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken, I want one for my tea. C F

I haven’t had an egg since breakfast, D7 G

And now it’s half past three. C A7 D7 G C

Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken, Lay a little egg for me. Dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee… Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck… Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken…

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CHICK, CHICK Egg Shaker Song

Okay, all you hens and roosters, time to start clucking and flapping. Grab those rhythm eggs and shake them in time with the music. Shake the floor, your shoes, nose, hair, behind you, on your belly, fast or slow!

LITTLE MOUSIE (Traditional)

See the little mousie, Creeping up the stair. Looking for a warm nest, There, oh there, oh there!

LITTLE MOUSIE Tickle Chant

Start at the toes and creep up the legs and tummy and look for a warm nest in the most “ticklish” spots: under the arms, behind the ears, on the belly…

PAJAMA JAMMIN’ (J. Kelly)

Am F

I want to go jammin’ in my pajamas! G Am

Won’t you come jammin’ with me? Am F

I love to go jammin’ in my pajamas! G Am

They’re so very special to me. Am F

Won’t you come and go jammin’, jammin’! G Am

Do the pajama jam with me! Chorus: G Am

I love jammin’ with the TV (in my pajamas) G Am

I love jammin’ when you read to me (in my pajamas) G Am

And when they get a little stinky (my pajamas) F E or E7

Won’t you put them in the laundry.

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Then I can go jumpin’ in my pajamas. Won’t you come jumpin’ with me? I love to go jumpin’ in my pajamas. They’re so very special to me. Won’t you come jammin’, jammin’? Do the pajama jam with me! Chorus Then I can go clappin’ in my pajamas. Won’t you come clappin’ with me? I love to go clappin’ in my pajamas. They're so very special to me! Won’t you come jammin’, jammin’? Do the pajama jam with me! Am

Jammin’ in my pajamas in the winter time Am

Jammin’ in my pajamas in the spring time Am

Jammin’ in my pajamas in the summer time Am

Jammin’ in my pajamas in the autumn time

THIS OLD HAMMER (Traditional)

D G D G D G D

This old hammer, shines like silver, G Bm G A D

Shines like gold boys, shines like gold. D G D G D G D

This old hammer, shines like silver, G Bm G A D

Shines like gold boys, shines like gold. Dat, dat, dat, dat… Don’t you hear that hammer ringing’, Drivin’ in steel, boys, drivin’ in steel. Doo, doo, doo, doo… Can’t find a hammer on this mountain, Rings like mine boys, rings like mine. This old hammer, shines like silver…

This song is dedicated to

Dave Weaver who loves jammin’

in his jammies.

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THIS OLD HAMMER Stick Song

Super duper sticks song! Start with your “sticks up” and start hammering! Slap your sticks together, on the floor, roll them, zip them, be a bee (hold sticks on your head like antennae), go fishing, play the violin…At the end of the song, count to six and yell “Sticks Up!’

THUNDER ROARING (J. Kelly)

Thunder roaring, thunder roaring. (pound hands or feet on floor) Raindrops fall and touch the ground, Giving drinks to trees all around. (stretch arms over head and flutter

fingers down for the rain) Thunder roaring, thunder roaring. (pound hands or feet on floor)

Thunder roaring, thunder roaring. Raindrops fall and touch the lakes, Giving drinks to frogs and snakes. Thunder roaring, thunder roaring.

TURN CINNAMON TURN

(J. Kelly) C (A)

All up and down my honey, G (E)

All up and down we go. C F (D)

That lady’s rockin’ her sugar lump, G C

That lady’s rockin’ her sugar lump, F

That lady’s rockin’ her sugar lump, G C

Oh, turn cinnamon, turn. All up and down my honey, All up and down we go, That Mommy’s rockin’ her little boy…

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All up and down my honey, All up and down we go, That Grammy’s rockin’ her sweetie pie… All up and down my honey, All up and down we go, That Daddy’s rockin’ his little girl…

TURN CINNAMON TURN Animal Dance

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to “Turn Cinnamon Turn.” Children can rock themselves or dolls and stuffed animals. Each verse can bring a new activ-ity…swing, wiggle, hug, hop, toss and tickle their babies.

BOOGIE WOOGIE BABY

(R. Bomberowitch) Dump out the instruments and get ready to jam to this upbeat instrumental! No instruments? Use pots and pans, or get up and dance away!

BUTTERFLY (J. Kelly)

A C#m D E

Fly, fly butterfly. A C#m D E

Flitter, flutter butterfly. A C#m D E

Flutter here, flutter there, A C#m D E Interlude – A C#m D

Visit flowers everywhere. E A C#m D E

Pretty butterfly. Fly, fly butterfly. Flitter, flutter butterfly. Fly up high in the sky, Flutter quickly, say good-bye. Pretty butterfly. Good night butterfly. Pick a petal, say goodnight. Good night butterfly, Good night butterfly. Sleep tight. Pretty butterfly…

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BUTTERFLY Lullaby

Looking to quiet down your kids? This song is perfect. Children can use their hands to mimic a butterfly fluttering around. The children can join the butterfly in a nap in the last verse. Sleep tight!

TUBBY TIME (J. Kelly)

D

Tubby time for me is such a lot of fun. A D

I get so clean that I shine when I’m done. D

Tubby time for me is such a lot of fun. A

I love to play in the tub! Chorus: G D

I like to splash, I like to splish! A D

I like to wiggle around like a wiggly fish. G D

I like to play in the tub. E

And I love it when my mommy goes A D A

Rub a dub a, dub a, dub a, dub in the tub! I take my little ducky and he swims with me I wash my little ducky and he smells so clean. We play in the bubbles, and we hide and seek. He loves to take his bath with me! Chorus I wash my hair until it’s nice and clean. I wash my belly, it tickles me! I wash my feet ‘cause they get a little stinky! I love to play in the tub. Chorus

TUBBY TIME Scarf Song

Time to dance! Pull out the scarves and splish, splash and wash yourself all over! Turn this into a bath party by dancing with washcloths, towels and rubber duckies, and blow bubbles while children scrub a dub dub!

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ARABELLA MILLER (Traditional)

Little Arabella Miller Had a fuzzy caterpillar First it crawled upon her mother (ooooow) Then upon her baby brother (yeech) They said, “Arabella Miller” “Put away your caterpillar!” Little Arabella Miller Had a fuzzy caterpillar First it crawled upon her mother (ooooooh) Then upon her baby brother (aaaah) They said, “Arabella Miller” “How we love your caterpillar!”

ARABELLA MILLER Action Song

Use your fingers to crawl your “caterpillar” up one arm and down the other. Kids love to make the sounds and really “ham it up!”

STOP (S. Eckberg and J. Kelly)

A D

Mom and I were walking just the other day. E A

We were going to the park; I was gonna play! D We came to the corner, had to cross the street. E D A

I started to go until she said to me, Chorus: A D

“STOP! Don’t cross that street! E A

STOP! Don’t move those feet! A A7 D D7

First you have to look to the left and right E D A

Stop ‘til you see no cars in sight!”

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Dad took me shopping for milk and bread. I saw a car just a little bit ahead. I started to run; he said “FREEZE THOSE FEET!” “A PARKING LOT IS THE SAME AS THE STREET!” Chorus I was playing ball with a couple of friends. The ball went rolling right out of my hands. It rolled off the grass and into the street. Then I remembered what Mom and Dad said to me! Chorus Chorus

STOP Action Song

Walk in a circle and use your imagination! Pretend to be crossing a street. When you hear the word, “STOP!”, put your hand out and STOP walking! Look both ways before going again. Always remember “Safety First!”

ROCK-A-BABY (Traditional)

(A) G (E) D (A) G

Aunt Priscilla has a rockin’ chair, (D) C (E) D (A) G

Rock a little baby, rock. (A) G (E) D (A) G

She will show you if you ever go there, (D) C (E) D (A) G

Rock a little baby, rock. (D) C (E) D (A) G (F#m) Em

Climb in the chair and away you go, (D) C (E) D (A) G A7

Rock a little baby, rock a lot. (D) C (E) D (A) G (F#m) Em

You’ll be tickled from head to toe, (D) C (E) D (A) G (D) C (E) D (A) G

Rock a little baby, rock; rock a little baby, rock.

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Aunt Priscilla has an old Ford car, Rock a little baby, rock. It will rock you if you ever go far, Rock a little baby, rock. Climb in the car and away you go, Rock a little baby, rock a lot; You’ll be tickled from head to toe, Rock a little baby, rock; rock a little baby, rock.

Aunt Priscilla has a feather bed, Rock a little baby, rock. You’ll be sleeping if you lay your head; Rock a little baby, rock. Climb in the bed and away you go, Rock a little baby, rock a lot. You’ll be sleeping from head to toe, Rock a little baby, rock; rock a little baby, rock.

ROCK-A-BABY Action Song

Children can rock themselves, dolls, or stuffed animals back and forth and side to side. For rockin’ chair, rock back and forth; for the old Ford car, rock from side to side; for the feather bed, put your babies on the floor and rock them back and forth like they’re in a cradle.

GRANDMA’S GLASSES (Traditional)

These are grandma’s glasses. (Make glasses out of fingers and put over eyes) And this is grandma’s hat. (Put hand on head) And this is how she folds her hands And lays them in her lap. (Fold hands and lay in lap gently)

These are grandpa’s glasses. (Make glasses like grandma’s) And this is grandpa’s hat. (Put hand on head) And this is how he folds his arms, (Cross arms over chest) Just like that! (Hmmmphh) (Lift arms up and down!)

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LISTEN TO MY EGGS (J. Kelly)

D G A D G A

I love to shake my eggs, I love to shake my eggs, D G A

It’s so much fun to shake my eggs, D G A

Oh, listen to my eggs shake. (chicka, chicka, chicka) D G A D G A

Listen to my eggs shaaaaaaaaaake! I love to tickle my belly… I love to wash my hair… I love to dance around… I love to shake ‘em on my shoes… I love to shake my eggs…

LISTEN TO MY EGGS Egg Shaker Song

Each child should have an egg for each hand. Shake them in rhythm to the song and try all the different places to shake them up. You can even shake your nose, the floor, behind you, your neighbor’s back, roll them, slow, fast…

GONK, GONK (Traditional)

“Gonk, gonk,” said the little Mr. Froggie, (Open and shut hand, fingers to thumb) “Gonk, gonk,” said the Lady Froggie too. (Open and shut other hand) “Gonk, gonk,” said they both together, (Open and shut both hands) As their eyes went whoo, whoo, whoo! (Shake head and make circles with index

fingers that go around and around) Kiss, kiss as they kissed each other, (Have hands kiss) Kiss, kiss just as little froggies do. (Have hands kiss) And he said, “Good-bye,” (Wave good-bye!) And she said, “Oh my! Gonk, gonk! (Put hands on face with an OH MY face!) Kiss, kiss, I’m comin’ too!” (Hands kiss and point to self)

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WIGGLE WORM (J. Kelly)

Wiggle, wiggle worm under the ground, (Wiggle index fingers as if they’re digging) Wiggle wiggle worm around and around. (Wiggle finger around) Wiggle, wiggle worm up on the mound. (Wiggle fingers onto your knees) But look out worm, there’s a robin around. HIDE! (Look around frantically and hide fingers behind your back,

behind your ears under your shoes…)

GING GONG GOOLI (Traditional British Guyana; Additional words J. Kelly)

Ging, gong, gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli GOTCHA! Ging, gong, gool, ging, gong, goo Ging, gong, gooli, gooli, gooli, gooli, GOTCHA! Ging, gong, gool, ging, gong, goo! Sing and giggle, “Gooli, gooli, gooli, GOTCHA!” I see you, PEEK-A-BOO! Sing and giggle, “Gooli, gooli, gooli, GOTCHA!” I see you, PEEK-A-BOO!

GING GONG GOOLI Scarf Song

Hide under your scarf and sing along! Every time you sing or hear “Gotcha” peek out from under your scarf and giggle. For the big “Peek-a-boo” ending, pull your scarf off your head very dramatically. Make sure that you’re wearing a big smile!

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BANG BANG (J. Kelly)

Dm

We’re gonna play our sticks today. C Dm

We’re gonna play our sticks today. G Dm

Bang, bang, bang, bang. G Dm

Bang, bang, bang, bang. G Dm

Bang, bang, bang. C Dm

Yeah, we’re gonna play our sticks. We’re gonna catch a fish today… Hey mon join ‘de fun, Come and bring your friends along. Hey mon, join ‘de fun, Yeah, we’re gonna catch a fish. We’re gonna play the violin… OOOOOOO… We’re gonna be a drummer today… Bang, bang… We’re gonna zip our sticks today… Zip, zip… We’re gonna be a bee today… Bzzzz, bzzzz… 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Sticks Up!

BANG BANG Stick Song

Grab your rhythm sticks and bang away. To go fishing, use one stick and pre-tend to cast your line. Oh, it’s a big one! Pretend to struggle with your big catch! For a fun game, say, “We’re gonna play like (child’s name) today” and eve-ryone follows that child’s lead.

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RIDE TO TOWN (Traditional)

Ride a little horsey down to town. You better be careful or you’ll all fall down. Ride a little horsey down to town. You better be careful or you’ll all fall dooooowwwwwnnnn! (repeat) Ba, Ba, Ba, Ba… Ride a little horsey…

RIDE TO TOWN Lap Bounce

For a group of children, have them put their arms up as if they are holding onto reins and start bouncing. Go through the chants three times. Fall to the left first, the right second and go all the way back with feet up in the air for the third time. Parents can be the horses and children the lucky rider, or children can use a doll or stuffed animal to be the rider.

ALEE GALLOO (Traditional)

G C

Allee galloo galloo, Allee galloo gallee, D G

Allee galloo galloo gallee, whee! I roll the ball to you, You roll the ball to me, Allee galloo galloo gallee, whee! Allee galloo galloo…

Allee Galloo Ball Song

This song is a wonderful traditional song that we’ve adapted to use with indoor balls. Children can pick a partner, or use a big circle to roll the ball back and forth and bounce the ball to each other. The favorite part of this song will catch on real fast, and there will be plenty of enthusiastic WHEE’s!!

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SWING (J. Kelly)

D A G A D

I swing so high, I touch the sky. Whee, whee, whee! D A G A D

There’s so much more that I can see! Whee, whee, whee! Chorus: Bm Bm/A G

I swing real high and I swing real low. Bm Bm/A G

I swing real fast and I swing real slow. Bm Bm/A G

I say “Whee” real loud as I touch the clouds. Em A D

Whee, whee, whee! I feel the air blow through my hair. Whee, whee, whee! My belly it tickles, my toes they wiggle. Whee, whee, whee! Chorus The flowers look little, I laugh and I giggle. Whee, whee, whee! I swing just as high as a birdie can fly. Whee, whee, whee! Chorus

SWING Action Song

You can have the children stand in a circle and swing their arms in time to the music. You can pretend you’re down at the park on a swing. This song is good with scarves. Hold them in your hands and dance and twirl around. Parents: You can cradle a little one in your arms and swing them. Be prepared to do this again, and again, and again…

TENDER SHEPHERD (M. Charlap/C. Leigh)

A Bm A Bm

Tender shepherd, tender shepherd. A Bm A Bm

Let me help you count your sheep. A Bm A Bm

One in the meadow, two in the garden, A Bm A Bm

Three in the nursery, fast asleep.

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Tender shepherd, tender shepherd. Watching over all your sheep. One say your prayers and two close your eyes, And three safe and happily fall asleep, fall asleep.

TENDER SHEPHERD Lullaby

Have the children rock by themselves, or with a stuffed animal. They can rock side-to-side, back and forth, or stand and sway. This song quiets a group down remarkably well.

BYE BYE (J. Kelly, K. Fink)

C G

Oh, we’ve had fun, fun, fun makin’ music. Am F

We have sung, sung, sung beautiful songs. C

And we have danced, danced, danced G

To the rhythms. F G C F C

Now it’s time to go home. C G

So, now it’s bye, bye, bye everybody. Am F

On this fine, fine, fine beautiful day. C G

And when I say, say, say that I love you, F G C

This is my beautiful day. F G C F C G C

Hey, hey, hey it’s a beautiful day.

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1. Hello* featuring Kim, Janine & kids

2. What Does a Frog Do? (J. Kelly) featuring Kim & kids

3. Hop on Board (J. Kelly) featuring Kim, Janine, Sandi & Cindy

4. Wake Up (J. Kelly) featuring Janine

5. Cowpoke* featuring Dave

6. Yee-Ha! (J. Kelly) featuring Jody

7. Chick, Chick* featuring Kim & Janine

8. Little Mousie* featuring Martin

9. Pajama Jammin’ (J. Kelly) featuring Cindy

10. This Old Hammer* featuring Kim

11. Thunder Roaring (J. Kelly) featuring Janine

12. Turn Cinnamon Turn* featuring Kim & Janine

13. Boogie Woogie Baby (R. Bomberwitch) featuring Rich

14. Butterfly (J. Kelly) featuring Janine

15. Tubby Time (J. Kelly) featuring Janine

16. Arabella Miller* featuring Kim

17. Stop! (S. Eckberg, J. Kelly) featuring Janine

18. Rock-a-Baby* featuring Dave

19. Grandma’s Glasses* featuring Kim & Dave

20. Listen to My Eggs (J. Kelly) featuring Kim & Janine

21. Gonk, Gonk* featuring Sandi

22. Wiggle Worm (J. Kelly) featuring Janine

23. Ging Gong Gooli* (addt’l lyrics by J. Kelly) featuring Kim & Aubrey

24. Bang Bang (J. Kelly) featuring Janine & Tony

25. Ride to Town* featuring Kim & Dave

26. Allee Galloo* featuring Riley & Kim

27. Swing (J. Kelly) featuring Kim

28. Tender Shepherd (M. Charlap/C. Leigh) featuring Britton, Kim & Sandi

29. Bye Bye (J. Kelly, K. Fink) featuring Kim, Janine & Aubrey

*Traditional, adapted by K. Fink, J. Kelly Artwork by Jane Arimoto

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Suggestions for Special Needs Activities

With all Makin’ Music songs, encourage the movements that are suggested but cater them to your children’s abilities and comfort levels. If your children can’t do the motions independently, give them the help that they need by manipulation. Praise them to the sky for their efforts and milestones!

If your kids cannot stand or jump, not to worry! All of the activities can be done from a sitting position: Hopping movements can be done by “hopping” your hands up and

down from your lap. Instead of jumping, children can do some leg lifts or “jump”

their hands off of their laps. Encourage your children to “march” by moving their arms up and

down if they don’t have the ability to move their legs. Instead of running or walking, use your fingers and walk them

up arms, legs, or heads. Move slowly for walking, and quickly for running.

To imitate animals in the songs: bounce your hands on your lap to hop like a frog; move your arms as much as possible for a bird; walk with your fingers for a kitty; swing your arms up high and low for a monkey and stretch to the sky to climb a tree.

Rhythm Sticks: Rhythm sticks are great visuals for any child. You can encourage your children to use the suggested movements or take this opportunity to introduce or reinforce new skills. If they do not have the ability to hold the rhythm sticks, use the adapted sticks.

Shaker Egg Maracas: If your children are not yet able to hold their own eggs, use the adapted eggs. Otherwise use the shaker eggs as motivation to help to accomplish certain goals that you may be working on in therapy sessions.

You can use Makin’ Music songs to introduce or reinforce movements that you are trying to instill in your kids. Music is such a great way to get them to do things that they don’t want to do in a physical therapy session because they forget themselves in the music and find that YES, they CAN do it!

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Suggestions for Adapted Instruments In our classes, we have had the privilege of working with many special needs children. Some of them do not have as highly developed small motor skills yet and are not able to grasp the eggs and sticks for our songs. We have adapted both of these instruments to make them easier to hold and play. All you will need to adapt the eggs and sticks are several strips of sticky-backed Velcro, which can be bought at any craft or sewing store.

Adapted Egg Maracas Attach piece of sticky-backed Velcro to the side of each egg. Loop a length of Velcro around the hand and egg to hold the egg in place as shown.

Adapted Sticks

Attach a piece of sticky-backed Velcro to each rhythm stick. Loop a length of Velcro around the hand and rhythm stick to hold the stick in place.

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Suggestions for Homemade Instruments Rhythm Egg Maracas Purchase plastic Easter eggs, rice, dried beans and colored electrical tape. Fill the eggs with the rice and beans, wrap twice with the tape and… SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE!!!

Rhythm Sticks Purchase 1/2” to 1” wooden dowels, sandpaper, stain and permanent markers. Cut dowels into fourths and sand well, especially on the ends. Use rubber gloves or

sandwich bags to cover hands while staining and rub on stain. When dry, decorate with markers and BANG AWAY!!!

Drum Cover an empty oatmeal container with a 12” or 14” helium grade balloon. Put heavy tape around the container where balloon ends. Use your hands to beat the drum or “pinch” between fingers and hear the drum “croak.”