Teacher does the solo; children say the refrain.
Dance of the Leaves by Louise Abney.
Solo: The autumn leaves are dancing down -
Refr: Dance, leaves, dance!
Solo: Leaves of crimson, gold, and brown -
Refr: Dance, leaves, dance!
Solo: Let the wind whirl you around,
Make a carpet for the ground,
(Softly) Soon you'll sleep without a sound -
Refr: (Excitedly and loudly) Dance, leaves, dance!
Can use two groups. Group one does I. Group two does II.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Mother Goose Rhyme
I. Baa, Baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
II. Yes, sir, yes, sir,
Three bags full.
Each child speaks a line. All say the last line (unison).
Monday's Child Mother Goose Rhyme
1st child: Monday's child is fair of face,
2nd child: Tuesday's child is full of grace,
3rd child: Wednesday's child is full of woe,
4th child: Thursday's child has far to go;
5th child: Friday's child is loving and giving,
6th child: Saturday's child works hard for a living;
UNISION: But the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is lucky and happy and good and gay.
All speak together in unison.
Good Night By Victor Hugo
Good night! Good night!
Far flies the light;
But still God's love
Shall flame above,
Making all bright
Good night! Good Night!
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