We have all heard about IQ and EQ; well, this song is about developing SQ - sensory intelligence. I also call it BODYMIND awareness - the ability to read the body with accuracy and discernment.
So while the children are enjoying this simple, fun song, they will be developing essential BODYMIND skills in coordination, spatial awareness, bilateral integration, laterality, balance, praxia (motor planning), language and more. Action songs accomplish so much, so easily in young children!
NB: BEFORE commencing, demonstrate HOW to walk randomly in a group without bumping or knocking anyone; be clear about this as it's important that children learn how to move amongst each other without treading on toes. It's like driving a car: watch where you're going. Establish your own class behaviour rules.
Set the pace and hold the tempo; start moderate, but with each walking verse it's fun to vary the tempo - a little quicker, a little slower. Adapt.
Make a big deal about the STOP! A dramatic pause is effective. This is a good moment to take a slow look around and practice leisurely observation or add a couple of moves. Use a slightly 'ad lib' style here. Add your own further ideas:
make it big -- make it small
make it high --- make it low
yawn and stretch! OR shake a shoulder OR shake an elbow
Perhaps you can build up a sequence of moves between the walking verse, adding on a new one each time. Up to you!
I do this one unaccompanied with a class; they learn to read and copy my body and voice, being great imitators at this age.
We are walking x3 then we STOP! Turn around ......take a look
We are marching x3...then se STOP! Balance up.........take a look
On our tiptoes x3......then we STOP! Make it big........make it small
etc
This is the rough sketch of the song; add to it as you feel inclined.
Explore the collection of Stones Hill songs-and -dances for children listed below - share them with people whom you know will use and enjoy them. Please acknowledge source and composer if piece is used for public performance - copyright Liz Campbell, Stones Hill songs. Feedback would also be appreciated - how the song works for you, how you may have used it: liz.jessam@gmail.com
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