Grade 2- Singing Games

These are songs sung when children are playing.

Ask Learners to name some of the songs they sing while playing

Examples of Singing Games

1. Nyama nyama nyama

2. 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:

1. Dancing in rhythm

2. Making patterns

3. Being agile

4. Coordination of movements

5. Choreography and patterns

6. Good use of space

The props

These are items used in different singing games.

They include are:

1. Ropes

2. Dolls

3. Sticks

4. Bottle tops

The costumes mostly used in singing games are;

1. Sisal skirts

2. Head gears

3. 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;

1. Doing warm up activities

2. Give appropriate activities to the Learners according to their age

3. Clear the playing surface of any obstacles

4. Use the right costumes and manage movements properly

5. Listen and follow instructions

Let Learners sing 'kitambaa changu kimepotea' then guide them on the safety precautions.

Etiquette in singing games.

We show etiquette in singing games by;

1. Respecting each other

2. Obeying group leaders

3. Not making others angry

4. Listening and following instructions

5. 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 inform of the class.