If You're _____ and You Know It

Adapting familiar songs for emotions makes learning about feelings fun and memorable.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: My Feelings
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Sing emotion variations of a familiar song
• Create actions for different emotions
• Express emotions through music and movement

Materials

• Open space
• Emotion picture cards

Instructions

1. Start with the traditional 'If You're Happy and You Know It.'

2. Change to other emotions: 'If you're sad and you know it, cry boo-hoo.'

3. Let children suggest actions: 'If you're angry, stomp your feet!'

4. Create silly versions: 'If you're sleepy, give a yawn!'

5. Perform with big expressions and movements.

6. Record and share with families.

Educator tip

Create an illustrated song chart for children to 'read' along.

Assessment

Observe creativity in action suggestions and emotional expression.

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