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- There’s a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake. by Loren Long. In this fun take on the traditional folk song “There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea,” readers are introduced to a frog who lives in a log on the bottom of the lake.
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider. by Iza Trapani. Iza Trapani also gives a classic song a new spin. We’re used to hearing about the itsy bitsy spider and the water spout, but this intrepid spider comes head to head with a fan, a mouse, a cat, a maple tree and more before spinning herself a beautiful web and relaxing in the sun.
- Old Mikamba Had a Farm. by Rachel Isadora. Instead of the Midwestern locale you might think of when hearing the classic “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” this version takes place in the African plains.
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. by Simms Taback. Kids get a real kick out of this folk poem and its outrageous (and somewhat morbid!)
- Musical Stories Infusing Your Read-Alouds with Music, Movement, and Sound
- Singing Along
- Moving Around
- Involving Adults
- References
by Rebecca M. Giles & Jeannette Fresne onNovember 4, 2015 Public libraries have a longstanding tradition of supporting families, childcare providers, preschool teachers, and communities to help every child enter school ready to learn to read. PLA’s and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)’s Every Child Ready to Read1(ECRR) initiat...
Singing, along with talking, reading, writing, and playing, is one of the five daily practices suggested by ECRR for helping increase children’s reading readiness. Singing, which is more rhythmic than speaking, allows opportunities to focus on the sounds of speech. Simple songs (see sidebar on page 33) can be used to introduce activities, refocus a...
Rather than trying to squelch children’s natural propensity to be active, movement can make storytime more meaningful. Since young children often spontaneously respond to music through movement or dance, the opportunity for an active physical response to a song or sing-along book may be highly engaging for many children.12 For example, the jazzy rh...
Unlike classroom teachers, who have an audience of youngsters, storytime at the library is a family affair. While programs for children are designed to be age-appropriate for specified groups, adults are an expected and necessary addition. As regular attenders, adults should be fully included in the planned activities. Direct comments can be made t...
Every Child Ready to Read @ your library, www.everychildreadytoread.org.Rebecca M. Giles and Jeannette Fresne, “Sing a Song and Read Along,” Advocate 32, no. 2 (Summer/Fall 2013).Mary Renck Jalongo and Deborah McDonald Ribblett, “Using Song Picture Books to Support Emergent Literacy,” Childhood Education 74, no. 1 (Fall 1997).Amanda Page Smith, “Musical Activities to Promote Phonemic Awareness,” Perspectives: Journal of the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association 8, no. 3 (Summer 2013).- Singing in the Rain. by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown, illustrated by Tim Hopgood. Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. There’s nothing like a Broadway show tune to get you humming, especially when it’s the iconic “Singing in the Rain.”
- Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender. by Elvis Presley, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. Available from: Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. Love songs aren’t just for grown-ups, especially when they’re transformed into picture books!
- Imagine. by John Lennon, illustrated by Jean Jullien. Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. This book couples the haunting lyrics of John Lennon’s “Imagine” with gorgeous illustrations by Jean Jullien to encourage kids and adults to envision a more peaceful, harmonious world.
- Coat of Many Colors. by Dolly Parton, illustrated by Brooke Boynton Hughes. Available from: Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. Dolly Parton adds some country melodies to children’s literature with this story of a young girl whose mother sews her a homemade coat for winter.
- With a Little Help from My Friends by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This adorable story is about friendship and communication. Two good friends deal with one friend moving away, so they find a new phase of friendship.
- All You Need Is Love by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The vibrant illustrations and frequent repetition make this a favorite to share with infants. I have many adorable videos of my littles chanting “all you need is love, doo doo doo doo doo!”
- Forever Young by Bob Dylan. This song was the first lullaby that I sang to my girls. Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman AKA שבתאי זיסל בן אברהם) says he wrote this as a lullaby for his son.
- Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley and Cedella Marley. This classic reggae tune is morphed into a contemporary anti-bullying anthem that teaches kids to seek justice.
- A-Hunting We Will Go. A-Hunting We Will Go by Steven Kellogg takes the traditional melody and adds verses that make this into a sweet bedtime story. The kids in the story don’t want to go to bed, but through the verses like, “a-brushing we will go,” and “a-hugging we will go,” they prepare for bed and the final page ends with a beautiful picture of the kids and all their animal friends in bed, “and off to sleep we’ll go.”
- Down by the Bay. Down by the Bay is a folk song made popular in the 80’s by Raffi. This version is illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott and my students love the very comical llamas eating pajamas and bear combing its hair.
- Give the Dog a Bone. My students love talking about their pets, so Give the Dog a Bone by Steven Kellogg is always a favorite! The sweet illustrations add an extra story to the basic counting folk song.
- Goodnight Moon. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown pairs well with I See the Moon. As I read the book, I try to sing the song as I turn the pages. This gives my students many chances to hear the song before they sing it.
Feb 1, 2021 · Turn a chant or song inspired by the book into a student composition opportunity. I use this type of read-aloud with students in second grade and above. Identify the main idea of the story. Create a chant or song related to the stories that students will sing to repeat every few pages.
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Oct 22, 2019 · By putting picture books to music, caretakers can double the positive effects of their one-on-one reading time with their children. For folks out there who are musically inclined, developing a tune that fits a book’s text might not seem daunting.
