Sing a Song

Singing about emotions reinforces emotional vocabulary through music and rhythm.

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

Objectives

• Learn songs about different feelings
• Sing with expression matching the emotion
• Use movements to accompany feeling songs

Materials

• Song lyrics or picture cards
• Simple instruments (optional)

Instructions

1. Teach a simple feelings song (like 'If You're Happy and You Know It' variations).

2. Add verses for different emotions.

3. Encourage expressive singing—loud for happy, soft for sad.

4. Add hand motions for each emotion.

5. Let children suggest new emotion verses.

6. Perform for another class or record for parents.

Educator tip

Create a feelings song poster with pictures for non-readers to follow.

Assessment

Observe participation, expression, and emotion identification in songs.

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