Joan Shin's songs and chants for young learners

Joan Kang ShinUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County

Education Departmentjshin2@umbc.edu

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Peanut, peanut butter ~ and jelly!

Peanuts: Crunch ‘em

Grapes: Squish ‘em

Bread: Spread it

Sandwich: Eat it

Weather SongWhat’s the weather?What’s the weather?What’s the weather like today?Tell us (student’s name),What’s the weather?What’s the weather like today? Is it sunny? Is it cloudy? Is it rainy out today? Is it snowy?Is it windy? What’s the weather like today?

I’m a Little Teapot

I'm a little teapot

Short and stoutHere is my handle

Here is my spout

When I get all steamed up, hear me shout.Just tip me over and pour me out!

I’m a Little Fishy

I’m a little fishy, I can swim;Here is my tail,Here is my fin.When I want to have funWith my friend,I wiggle my tail and dive right in!

Five Little FishiesOne little fishie swimming in

the sea,

Splishing and a-splashing

And a-rocking to the beat.

Here comes another fish

Oh, say “Hello,”

Two little fishies

And away they go.

Five little fishies swimming in the sea,Splishing and a-splashingAnd a-rocking to the beat.Here comes a shark,And don’t you know,Five little fishies have to go!

The Wheels on the BusThe wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town.

Wipers : Swish Horn: BeepMoney: Clink Driver : Move on back!Baby : Wah wah wah! Mommy : Shush shush shush!

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spiderWent up the water spoutDown came the rainAnd washed the spider outOut came the sunAnd dried up all the rainAnd the itsy bitsy spiderWent up the spout again.

Row, row, row your boat

Row, row, row your boat

Gently down the stream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,

Life is but a dream.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

It’s raining, it’s pouringThe old man is snoring.He went to bed and bumped

his head,And couldn’t get up the next

morning.

If You’re Happy and You Know It

If you’re happy and your know itClap your hands. (clap clap)If you’re happy and your know itClap your hands. (clap clap)If you’re happy and you know it thenyour face will surely show it.If you’re happy and your know itClap your hands. (clap clap)

Stomp your feetNod your headShout “Hooray!”Do all four.

Say, Say Oh Playmate

Say, say oh playmate.

Come out and play with me.

And bring your dollies three.

Climb up my apple tree.

Slide down my rain spout.

Into your cellar door.

And we’ll be jolly friends.

Forever more, more.

Shut the door!

Pat-A-Cake

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake,baker’s man,Bake me a cakeas fast as you can;Pat it, and prick it,and mark it with a B,Put it in the ovenfor baby and me.

I Have Ten Little Fingers

I have ten little fingers and ten little toes,Two little arms and one little nose,One little mouth and two little ears,Two little eyes for smiles and tears,One little head and two little feet,One little chin, that’s (name) complete!

Hands on Shoulders

Hands on shoulders, hands on knees.Hands behind you, if you please;Touch your shoulders, now your nose,Now your hair and now your toes;Hands up high as before,Now clap your hands, one-two-three-four!

Alphabet Chant

A B C D E F G

School is so much fun to me.

H I J K L M N

Learn and play with all my friends.

O P Q R S and T

We’re the best as you can see.

U V W X Y Z

Now it’s time to stop and FREEZE!