Singing is an integral component of creating a quality early childhood setting and meeting the needs of the whole child. There are so many benefits for children when they have music and singing in their lives. Themes are fun for children within any childhood setting. More importantly, through repetition and various material all surrounding one idea, children will learn. The color green is a great topic for spring or St. Patrick's Day, and the following article suggests some songs to include within this specific theme.
The Green Grass Grew All Around
The color green makes many people think of growth, and new beginnings. In spring, the snow melts and the grass arrives again. The following cumulative song has different versions. The verses are great for developing memory skills. Younger children can enjoy listening to the song while looking at felt pieces on a flannel board or other visual presentations. "The Green Grass Grew All Around" is a song that was first published in 1912 with words by William Jerome and melody by Harry Von Tilzer.
The prettiest hole that you ever did see
And the green grass grew all around, all around
And the green grass grew all around.
There was a hole in the middle of the ground
The prettiest hole that you ever did see
And the green grass grew all around, all around
And the green grass grew all around.
And in that hole, there was a root
The prettiest root that you ever did see
And the root in the hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grew all around, all around
And the green grass grew all around.The song continues with the following additions:
- Tree on the root
- Branch on the tree
- Twig on the branch
- Nest on the twig
- Egg in the nest
- Bird in the egg
- Wing on the bird
- Feather on the wing
St. Patrick's Green Song
A well known aspect of St. Patrick's Day is to wear green. Here is a song to sing for this added fun:
To the tune of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow"
We are wearing green on St. Patrick's Day
We are wearing green on St. Patrick's DayWe are wearing green on St. Patrick's Day
So let's smile and do a jig!
The Color Green Song
This children's song will help young children learn that by mixing blue and yellow together, the color green is formed.
To the tune of Frere Jacques
Mixing colors, mixing colors
Is fun to do, is fun to do
We can make green
We can make green
With yellow and blue
With yellow and blue
Is fun to do, is fun to do
We can make green
We can make green
With yellow and blue
With yellow and blue
