Learning about seasons is a steadfast component of most early childhood environments, whether at home, preschool or daycare. If children experience winter with hands on experiences, then songs contribute to the learning process. Music helps with language development and concepts. Throughout the winter, most of the songs we are familiar with fall under Christmas tunes. But, including winter songs about the season helps create an inclusive program for all. In preschool and daycare settings, snowflakes are a common theme for crafts and books. Following are some song and poem suggestions.
Snowflakes are Falling Down
(To the tune of London Bridge is Falling Down)
Snowflakes are falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
Snowflakes are falling down
Quietly without a sound.
Snowflake Poem
This poem is very lyrical and could be used with a piggyback song. It works well with felt snowflakes props to use on a flannel board.
One little snowflake with nothing to do,
Along came another and then there were two.
Two little snowflakes playing in a tree,
Along came another and then there were three.
Three little snowflakes looking for some more,
Along came another and then there were four.
Four little snowflakes that finally did arrive,
Along came another, and then there were five.
Five little snowflakes having so much fun,
Out came the sun and then there were none.
Snowflake Action Song
The next song is a great action song for circle time or a group of children together. When running a circle time with a group of young children, it is essential to find songs that allow them to stand up and move their bodies around.
(To the tune of Are you Sleeping)
Dance like snowflakes
Dance like snowflakes
In the air
In the air
Whirling, twirling snowflakes
Whirling, twirling snowflakes
Here and there,
Here and there.
Snowflake Teaching Song
One of the lessons to teach young children about snowflakes is how each one is different when observed closely. Just like people, we are the same, but different. Snowflakes are created when water droplets freeze on small ice particles. For young children, this song will help with this early introduction of winter weather concepts.
To the tune of I'm a Little Teapot.
I'm a little snowflake, falling down,
With so many all around.
We are not the same as you will see,
No other snowflake looks like me!
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