You can go around a circle in multiple configurations such as ones, two's, three's etc. This 12/8 song makes it fun and requires some organization in order to avoid chaos. Try it with K and 1st graders and see what I mean. 2nd and third graders seem to have it under their belts. Have fun!
A charming and usable piece for primary kids. They need practice in changing partners and in getting partners as precursors to more formal dancing. Sometimes they need to work on math "sets", a concept for this age group. This song guides them to their next set of partners and Mr. Bell has creatively shown his knowledge of real kids by providing interludes during which the children can reassemble their dyads or triads. Nice piece, friendly sounding. Could by used by music and/or classroom teachers effectively.
November 11, 2009
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I have taught general music to Kindergarten through graduate music courses at 2 Florida universities.Florida State and Florida Atlantic Universities. I taught at FAU for 34 years. I am past president of the FEMEA (Florida Elementary Music Educators Association) and served on the FEMEA Board for over 6 years. I wrote the Alma Mater for Florida Atlantic University and published 3 albums of childrens songs in 1975-78. They are being used by Florida music teachers even today. I am currently retired enjoying the outdoor sports of my adopted home state of Colorado.
