Barefoot Books- LadyD: January 2016

If You're Happy And You Know It

This is such a fun tune to join in and singalong with. I think your classroom and young ones at home will have lots of fun with the lyrics. The series of songs that you find below remind me of another popular song, Knick Knack Paddy Whack. It's a great book, too.

We're So Glad

(Sung to: If You're Happy And You Know It)

G D

We're so glad you've come to school today,

Kristy won't you stand,

And shake Linda's hand.

D G

Now everybody clap and say ole'!

G D

We're so glad you've come to school today,

We're so glad you've come to school today.

Elizabeth stamp your feet,

And Eric smile so sweet.

D G

Now everybody clap say ole'.

G D

We're so glad you've come to school today,

We're so glad you've come to school today.

Susan take a bow,

And Kevin blink right now.

D G

Now everybody stand and say ole'!

G D

We're so glad you've come to school today,

Eileen hop about,

And David give a shout.

D G

Now everybody clap and say ole'!

(Substitute the names of your children for the names in the song. Have the children act out the motions as their names are called.)

Ready to Share

(Sung to: If You're Happy And You Know It)

G D

If you're ready to share, clap your hands,

If you're ready to share, slap your knees.

If you're ready to share,

Then quiet you will be.

D G

If you're ready to share, fold your hands.

If You're Ready

(Sung to: If You're Happy And You Know It)

G D

If you're ready for a story, find a seat,

If you're ready for a story, find a seat.

If you're ready for a story,

Check your hands and then your feet,

D G

If you're ready for a story, find a seat.

If You're Name Begins With A

G D

If your name begins with A, wash your hands,

If your name begins with A, wash your hands.

If your name begins with A,

D G

If your name begins with A, wash your hands.

(Substitute other letters for the letter A and names of other activities for wash your hands.)

Let's All Join In

G D

It's cleanup time, let's all join in,

It's cleanup time, let's all join in.

All the girls and all the boys,

Let's put away the toys,

D G

It's cleanup time, let's all join in.

It's Important That I Know My Address

F C7

It's important that I know my address,

It's important that I know my address.

If you listen to me now,

I will say it, I know how.

C7 F

It's important that I know my address.

(Have each child say his or her address at the end of the song.)

If You Are Wearing Red

G D

If you are wearing red, shake (nod) your head,

If you are wearing red, shake your head,

If you are wearing red,

Then please shake your head.

D G

If you are wearing red, shake your head.

Additional verses:

If you are wearing blue, touch your shoe;

If you are wearing black, pat your back;

If you are wearing green, bow like a queen;

If you are wearing yellow, shake like Jell-O;

If you are wearing brown, turn around;

If you are wearing pink, give us a wink; etc.

Holding Shapes

G D

If you're holding a square, stand up,

If you're holding a square, stand up.

If there's a square in your hand,

Then it's time for you to stand.

D G

If you're holding a square, stand up.

(Repeat with additional verses about other shapes.)

Knick Knack Paddy Whack: Barefoot Books-LadyD

This is a cool book illustrated by Christiane Engel. The song is sung by SteveSongs. I have it as a hardcover book with a singalong CD. The price is $16.99

Book Description

Sing along with this rollicking song that introduces instruments and counts from one to ten, as ... This old man comes rolling home!

I especially like the introduction to instrument families. This book covers woodwind, brass, stringed, percussion and keyboard instruments. Knick Knack Paddy Whack is available in paperback for $6.99.

Happy reading and singing!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis
© copyright 2008-2015 – All rights reserved
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Kindergarten Music: Camptown Races

Kindergarten Music: Ride a Cock Horse l Barefoot Books-LadyD

I came across a song for the classroom while introducing concepts. What's a cock horse, you might ask? The Free Dictionary says it's an old English word; something used as a toy horse, such as the knee of an adult or a rocking horse.

Listen to the song on YouTube, here.

Mittens and Boots

Sung to: Ride a Cock Horse

These are our mittens,

F C

What are they for?

F D

They keep our hands warm

G C

When we go out the door.

And these are our boots,

C G

They will keep our feet dry

F G

In piles of cold snow

C F C

When we play outside.

Camptown Races: Kindergarten Music l Barefoot Books-LadyD

Learning Manners

Sung to: Camptown Races

F
Learning manners can be fun,
C
Please and thank you,
F
"Yes ma'am," "no sir" are some,
C F
Say them every day.

When we learn them well,
Bb F
You can always tell.

Pardon me, you're welcome too,
C F
Use manners every day.

Close Your Eyes

Sung to: Rock-A-Bye, Baby

C G7
Now is the time for us to rest,
C
Close your eyes and do your best,
G7
I'll stay with you while you sleep,
C F G7 C
When you awake, we'll do something neat.

You can order this beautiful book, here. Magic Hoofbeats (Fantastic Horse Tales) is so great!

This book is guaranteed to become a much treasured volume in any child's collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere, the book is written by horse whisperer Josepha Sherman and illustrated in radiant hues by artist Linda Wingerter.

Ages 8 to 11 years

Horses are wonderful for special needs children. Check out my pony riding photos, here.

Other Books for horse lovers:

Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets Girl (Candlewick Sparks)
My Pony
The Horse

Happy reading and singing!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis
© copyright 2008-2015 – All rights reserved
Barefoot Books-LadyD

She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain: Kindergarten Music

One popular folk song sung by many around the camp fire is called, She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain! Another famous one enjoyed by many is, The Bear wEnt Over The Mountain. Here are different lyrics to these two songs for you to use in your classroom.

It's Time to Go to School

It is time to go to school, here we come,

It is time to go to school, here we come.

It is time to go to school,

We think school is pretty cool,

F C7 F

It is time to go to school, here we come.

Stand In Line

If you're wearing tennis shoes stand in line,

If you're wearing tennis shoes,

F C7 F

If you're wearing tennis shoes, stand in line.

Substitute other clothing names for the words tennis shoes until all of the children are in line.

It's Time to Go Out And Play

(Sing to: The Bear Went Over the Mountain)

C F C

It's time to go out and play,

G7 C

It's time to go out and play,

G7 C

With all your friends today.

Bear and his friend are taking a trip to the mountains. Tell the time with them as they make their way to their destination on many different types of transportation and have lots of fun when they get there!

Bear Takes a Trip

Awhile back I wrote a post on various books about bears. Bear At Work and Bear in the Square are a few board books that I like to read to my grandchildren. Here's more bear books!! Then, there's a book of honesty and bravery called, The Princess and the White Bear King. Be sure and read my review of Bear On A Bike by Stella Blackstone.

Bear in Sunshine has bold, bright colors in this charming board book for ages 1-4. I think these selections are just right for the little ones.

Happy reading and singing!

Kindergarten Music: Old MacDonald Had a Farm

One of my sweet grandsons received a play barn with animal toy set. He spends hours with it, pretending to feed and ride the animals. We all chuckle as we hear him make animal sounds. His adorable farmer's voice reminds me of a famous nursery song we all have come to love... Old Mac Donald Had a Farm! Here's a song you may want to sing in your classroom to this familiar tune but with different words.

Shake Your Hand

F Bb F

He would like to shake your hand,

C7 F

And say hello to you.

Bb F

He will tell you his name is Kelly,

C7 F

Now tell him your name too.

(Child says name.)

Hello, Susie; hello, Susie: hello, hello, Susie.

Bb F

He would like to shake your hand.

(Shake hands)

C7 F

And say hello to you.

Substitute the names of your children for the names Kelly and Susie. Continue singing the song until each child has had a chance to shake someone's hand.

A Barefoot Singalong: Driving my Tractor

Here's my book review if you're interested in my thoughts on this wonderful picture book with CD. This is an interactive, educational and musical journey for the listener. SteveSongs has won numerous awards, including a Parent's Choice Gold Award, a CMW Best Audio Award, a NAPPA Honor and an iParenting Media Award.

Chords & Lyrics: Driving my Tractor

Key: D Major

Time: 4/4 Light, fun swing

D D/F# G G/A

Driving my tractor down a bumpy road

D D/F# G A7

And in my trailer, there's a heavy load.

D D/F# G G#dim7

There's a black and white cow going moo, moo, moo

D/A G/A D G/A

It's a very busy day.

Chorus

Chug, Chug, Clank, Clank, Toot!

G/A D

It's a very busy day.

Here are some additional works of SteveSongs:

Music Time with SteveSongs - Volume One

Marvelous Day

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I recommend Driving my Tractor for preschool/kindergarten libraries and home library, too. Here's a review from School Library Journal:

"A farmer drives his tractor down a bumpy road through various seasons, gradually loading one cow, two donkeys, three pigs, four sheep, and five chickens onto his trailer... A jolly read-aloud, and the accompanying CD with a jazzy version adds to the charm, with both an instrumental track and SteveSongs (of PBS fame) singing the text."