Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Also see Osito, Osito

Nellie Edge’s endearing version of this jump-rope jingle deserves a place in every classroom library. Adults and children alike can’t resist this huggable bear. “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, I love you…”

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The More We Get Together

Also see Entre Más Nos Reunimos Here is our favorite song to sing as children gather together. It affirms friendships and builds the sense of community. “For your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends…” See ASL  video clips online. Recorded on Music is Magic in Literacy! CD.

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The Opposite Song

Also see La Canción de Opuestos

Our perfect Big Book to develop the concept of “opposites” while providing a joyful emergent reading experience. Invite the children to sing and mime the action. “I can say up and I can say down/I can say smile and I can say frown.”

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I Love the Mountains

Also see Amo Los Montes
Every child deserves the delight of “owning” this lovely folk song. Sung by generations of young campers and scouts, the lovely, repetitive phrases and melody combine to make it a perfect Big Book. See ASL  video clips online. Recorded on Music is Magic in Literacy! CD.

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Good Night Irene

Also see Buenas Noches Irene
“Foxes sleep in the forest…” So begins this endearing adaptation of our favorite “love-a-bye.” This animal version of the original Ledbetter song is sure to become your classroom favorite too. Children’s version by Raffi and D. Pike.

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I Can Read Colors

Also see Se Leer Colores

“Orange is an orange/Yellow is the sun…” This simple musical rhyme uses color words in a meaningful context. Illustrations enhance and support the meaning of the text.  Success is reinforced by the final phrase, “I can read. Listen to me.”

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