Floating Down the River - Singing Game for Young Children

Floating Down the River - Singing Game

Two in the middle and you jump, jump Josie...

Floating Down the River, a traditional American folksong, is also known as “Jump, Jump, Josie”. It is a wonderful song for exploring tempo with young children as it alternates between the gentle flowing ‘A’ section and the fast, driving ‘B’ section. It provides a good opportunity for children to explore these concepts through movement.

This package contains two recordings of the song – one that uses numbers and a version for using as a parachute game that features colors. This version can also be used for dancing with colored chiffon scarves or ribbons. Teaching notes and game directions included.

Contents:

• sheet music (melody)

• MP3 recording

• MP3 recording - version two (colors)

• activity ideas and teaching outlines

• parachute game instructions

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Tags: Action song, movement song, parachute games, parachute play, tempo, fast and slow music concept