These 3 short music stories work well for kindergarten. This order will keep them focused.
Johnny Appleseed (Disney) 8 minutes
This video plays upon opening. Engaging for kindergarteners.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Bumble Boogie (Disney) 3 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion and a stand-and-stretch.
Little Toot (Disney) 4.5 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion and a stand-and-stretch.
15.5 minutes total
Total class time: 30 minutes
Johnny Appleseed (Disney) 8 minutes
This video plays upon opening. Engaging for kindergarteners.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Bumble Boogie (Disney) 3 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion and a stand-and-stretch.
Little Toot (Disney) 4.5 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion and a stand-and-stretch.
15.5 minutes total
Total class time: 30 minutes
Atama Hata Hiza Ashi
(Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes)
English
Head & shoulders, knees & toes; knees & toes, knees and toes.
Head & shoulders, knees & toes,
Eyes, ears, nose, mouth.
Japanese
Atama, kata, hiza, ashi, hiza ashi, hiza ashi.
Atama, kata, hiza, ashi,
Me, mimi, hana, kuchi.
Spanish
Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies, rodillas, pies, rodillas, pies,
Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies.
Ojos, orejas, nariz, boca.
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(Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes)
English
Head & shoulders, knees & toes; knees & toes, knees and toes.
Head & shoulders, knees & toes,
Eyes, ears, nose, mouth.
Japanese
Atama, kata, hiza, ashi, hiza ashi, hiza ashi.
Atama, kata, hiza, ashi,
Me, mimi, hana, kuchi.
Spanish
Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies, rodillas, pies, rodillas, pies,
Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies.
Ojos, orejas, nariz, boca.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE