ABC with a stopwatch and sloth

ABCs Fast and Slow with Chords

ABCs Fast and Slow with Chords Ms. Christina shares the lyrics and chords for the classic alphabet song, played here fast and slow for extra fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjSNkNasEFs Chords and Lyrics:…

Mommy duck and five little ducks on blue background

Five Little Ducks: Action and Flannel Board Song

Five Little Ducks Classic Action Song and Flannel Board Activity Ms. Christina shares lyrics and chords for this classic children’s song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AA2asEgviw Chords and Lyrics: [C] FIVE little ducks went…

colorful caterpillar on a green leaf

Where Did My Caterpillar Go?: Finger Play

Where Did My Caterpillar Go? Finger Play Ms. Christina shares her original finger play, “Where Did My Caterpillar Go?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCCRFw1uUd4 Lyrics: Where did my caterpillar go about two weeks ago?…

Sing Rhyme and Play Song

Sing, Rhyme, and Play Song

Sing, Rhyme, and Play Song Ms. Christina shares her original Sing, Rhyme, and Play Song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9QnKdrdb0 Chords and Lyrics: [C] Izzy felt little and the [G] world felt large. There…

maracas on a gray and teal background

Shaker Song

Shaker Song Ms. Christina shares her original Shaker Song. The tune is from the traditional Brazilian children’s song, O sapo não lava o pé. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xphj3wPkc Lyrics: I’ve got a shaker…

pumpkin on gray and orange background

Pumpkin Patch: Clapping Rhyme

Pumpkin Patch Clapping Rhyme Ms. Christina shares her original clapping rhyme, “Pumpkin Patch.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKcseb-7oU Lyrics: Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin patch, Pick a pumpkin round and fat. Scoop it out and roast…

snowy trees at twilight

Four Seasons Song in German and English

…The [C] springtime brings [G] flowers the summer brings [C] clover the [Dm] fall brings [F] grapes and the [G7] winter snows [C] over https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3fTDvcmonk Skills and benefits: vocabulary in…

yellow sun on a teal background

Oh Sunny Sun (Oh Mister Sun): Gender-Neutral Update

…me! Skills and benefits: Vocabulary, phonological awareness, movement. Miss Kate (the Lavender Librarian) had so much fun with Ms. Christina’s video that she made her own! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs2rElkl1YY Copyright: Public domain….

Babies Love Science: Making a Magnetic Race Track

…your favorite Hello song! Read the book Magnets Push, Magnets Pull If you have access to a SmartBoard or computer, Sci Show Kids has a fantastic lesson on magnets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s236Q1nuWXg&t=2s…

Babies Love Science: Changing Leaves

…with the season. This is when I teach them the word of the day “chlorophyll” Sing a song about the seasons or a video. I played https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BkkzF9z4-g Read Fall Leaves:…