Chant on Meet Them in Music

Lucy Locket

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0000

Activity

Sit students in a circle, close enough to pass an object to their neighbor. Practice singing the song while everyone taps the ground in front of themselves.

Practice passing a baby shoe around the circle to the beat, repeating the word “pass” with every pass. Remind students to place it on the ground, not toss it, hand it to their neighbors, or hold onto the shoe.

Pass the shoe while singing the song. Freeze on the word “shoe” and see who is holding the shoe.

Grandma's Glasses

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I love this song as a way to get students familiar with the difference between duple and triple meter.

Introduction:

Ask the kids “In your family, who is taller: grandma or grandpa?” (Of course, not everybody has a grandpa or grandma. Use your discretion)

I like to say “In my family, my grandma is taller and my grandpa is shorter. My grandpa likes to wear cowboy boots to make himself look taller.” This is a true. If needed, I can also say “When my other grandpa was still alive, he was taller than my grandma.”

Akka Bakka Soda Cracker

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Activity:

Turn taking game: One student stomps around the room to the beat of the song. On the final quarter note (“you!”) the student points to another student to take their place.

For students who are hesitant to participate, or who have movement difference, they can hold the hand of the teacher or their favorite paraprofessional. Additionally, a seating chart and a finger/pointer can take the place of stomping around the room for students who cannot safely move around the room.