Old Favourites with a Bonkers Twist

Music is like a language and should be practised and used on a regular basis.
And like in any language, children should enjoy and experience the richness of the
old (words) and the freshness of the new.
Singing is one of the oldest ways of passing on traditions. And singing a capella was al-
ways the foundation of all folk music.
Sometimes we can relate better to the things we already know and usually, a very im-
portant message can be delivered in a very simple form.
I believe that old traditional songs and nursery rhythms should be included in every day
play and activities for preschool children.
So, lets put all our efforts together and teach our children how to use the magical
power of music. Enjoy now singing with your child and the whole family
Old Favourites with a Bonkers Twist!
Happy singing & music making,
Galina & Bonkers the Monkey

Song of the Week - Tidy Up

(Tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb / Lyrics by Galina Zenin)
Outcomes: Putting away toys, general cleaning, sorting things
Objectives: Working individually, following directions, singing while working, steady
beat, repeated rhythm including titi ta, pentatonic scale
EYLF Outcomes: 2, 4, 5
NQS Quality Areas: 1, 3, 5, & 6

Tidy Up at Kinder Tidy Up at Home

Now, its time to tidy up, Now, its time to tidy up,
Tidy up, tidy up Tidy up, tidy up
Now its time to tidy up Now its time to tidy up
Lets put our things away Lets put our things away
(or: Lets put all toys away,
or: Lets put all books away, etc) Put the toys and books on shelves
Put on shelves, put on shelves
Put the toys and books on shelves Put the toys and books on
Put on shelves, put on shelves shelves
Put the toys and books on shelves
Its time to work and sing Now your room is nice and neat,
Nice and neat, nice and neat,
There is work for everyone Now your room is nice and neat
Everyone, everyone Thank you very much!
There is work for everyone (or Thank you dear Will
Now its nice and clean! or: Youre a super boy / girl!)
(Make up your own verses or change

Copyright Galina Zenin 2008