These are songs sung when children are playing.
Examples of Singing Games
Nyama nyama nyama
Babligan
Guide Learners to write one English singing game song and one Kiswahili singing game song.
Aspects of Singing Game.
The aspects of singing game are:
Dancing in rhythm
Making patterns
Being agile
Coordination of movements
Choreography and patterns
Good use of space
The Props
These are items used in different singing games are:
Ropes
Dolls
Sticks
Bottle Tops
The costumes mostly used in singing games are;
Sisal skirts
Head gears
Anklets.
Guide Learners to learn and sing one singing game and let the Learners use the correct movements and use appropriate props and costumes.
Safety precautions in Singing Games
The safety precautions to be observed in music are;
Doing warm up activities
Give appropriate activities to the Learners according to their age.
Clear the playing surface of any obstacles
Use the right costumes and manage movements properly.
Listen and follow instructions.
Let Learners sing kitambaa yangu imepotea then guide them on the safety precautions.
Etiquette in Singing Games
We show etiquette in singing games by;
Respecting each other
Obeying group leaders
Not making others angry
Listening and following instructions
By sharing playing materials eg ropes,bin bags, sticks, balls, toys and costumes
Guide Learners to sing the singing game and try to display the etiquette they have learnt.
Singing games from diverse culture
Guide Learners in groups and let them sing singing games from different cultures using different languages, example let them sing and write a singing game in English, Kiswahili and in their own or local language.
Let each and every learner present their songs infornt of the class.
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