A Collection of Playful Songs for Children

Peggy D. Bennett, editor

Designed for grades K-2, the songplays in this creative music resource will engage children in playful, nurturing experiences as they sing simple folksongs, while learning to respond to each other, focus on attention and listening skills, and use their imaginations to describe ideas and actions. This book is ideal for all teachers of young children, both classroom teachers and music specialists. It includes a detailed step-by-step teaching process, opportunities for cross-curricular connections and a listing of recommended literature readings. The book includes a "coaching" CD with helpful musical prompts and song demonstrations in various keys by an adult solo voice for use in preparing each lesson.

Songs include: A-Hunting We Will Go, Bumpity Bumpity Yellow Bus, Come and Follow Me, Farmer in the Dell, Here We Are Together, Johnny Hold Your Hand Up, London Bridge, and more.