Early Literacy
I Got the Rhythm
- Call-and-response activity appropriate for PreK – 2nd grade.
- Focuses on pre-literacy phonological awareness.
- Prepared by Miss Cherie.
- Jacksonville Public Library
Down on Grandpa’s Farm With a Skunk
- A fun song for PreK – 5th.
- For something different, have children act out the lyrics.
- Presented by Linda Goff.
- Lake County Library System
- Download the song lyrics (PDF).
Skinamarinky Dink
- Good tune for babies, toddlers and their parents.
- Musical actions can be adapted.
- Presented by Linda Goff and Josephine Dix.
- Lake County Library System
- Download the song lyrics (PDF).
Bananas Unite
This Song is Pretty “A-peeling!”
- Great chant for groups from PreK – 3rd grade.
- Have children lead actions in front of group.
- Presented by Josephine Dix.
- Lake County Library System
- Download the song lyrics (PDF).
Color Song
- A multilingual color song appropriate for ages three – six.
- Sung to the tune of “Frere Jacques.”
- Presented by Miss Viviana.
- Orange County Library System
Days of the Week
- A fun musical tune for ages PreK – 2nd grade.
- Adaptation of the The Addams Family theme song.
- Presented by Linda Goff and Josephine Dix.
- Lake County Library System
- Download the lyrics (PDF).
Critter Serenade
What About the Screaming Goat?
- Suitable for ages PreK to early elementary.
- Incorporates reading and activities to learn about animals.
- Presented by Chris Parker.
- Palm Harbor Library
Paper Bag Band
- A creative activity appropriate for PreK – 3rd.
- The objective is to make music with non-musical items.
- Presented by Chris Parker.
- Palm Harbor Library