Let’s have fun singing a song about rowing a boat! Imagine you are in a little boat, gently floating down a stream. Can you picture it? Let’s sing together!
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Can you pretend to row with your arms? It’s like you’re paddling in the water!
As you row, sing “Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.” This means we are happy and having fun, just like in a dream!
Did you know you can sing this song in a special way called “rounds”? That means one person starts singing, and then another person starts a little later. It sounds really cool!
First, you sing: “Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.” Then, your friend starts singing the same line while you keep going. It makes a beautiful sound!
Keep singing and rowing your imaginary boat. Remember, it’s all about having fun and using your imagination. Maybe you can even teach this song to your family and friends!
Did you know that singing songs like this can help you learn new words and sounds? It’s a fun way to practice and get better at speaking!
So, next time you sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” remember to have fun and imagine all the exciting places your boat can take you. Happy rowing!
Boat Building Craft: Use simple materials like paper, leaves, or small pieces of wood to create your own mini boat. Once you’ve made your boat, find a small stream or a tub of water to test it out. Watch how it floats and moves with the water. Can you make it go faster or slower? Talk about what makes the boat float and how you can change its speed by blowing on it or using a stick to push it along.
Imagination Journey: Close your eyes and imagine you are on a boat journey. Where would you like to go? What do you see around you? Draw a picture of your imaginary adventure and share your story with a friend or family member. Discuss how using your imagination can make singing and learning more fun and exciting.
Sound Exploration: Try singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in different ways. Can you sing it loudly like you’re in a big ocean or softly like you’re in a quiet stream? Experiment with different speeds: fast like a speedboat or slow like a gentle river. Notice how changing your voice and speed makes the song feel different. Talk about how music can express different feelings and moods.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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**Rock ‘N Learn**
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
*(sung in 3 rounds)*
Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream
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