If any of you have searched the websites of teachers or teaching websites (especially those of preschool, kindergarten, or primary grades) you have probably noticed that most of these sites feature renditions of popular chants, rhymes, and songs. These writings add new words to old favorites to fit a particular theme or time of year. For example you may see “The Ten Little Indians” changed to “The Ten Little Turkeys”. For each unit or thematic focus, I try to have at least two or three of these remakes. The key is to have a tune that children already know and … Continue reading →