Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Well, we don't have a hello song, but sing the days of the week song. We do have a Goodbye song which starts 'Goodbye work, goodbye play' and I'm not keen on it, so would like a new one to start in September. Please can you tell me some good songs and the tune too! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 we have a song that goes : the clock say's tick tock the clock says tick tock the clock says tick tock it's time to say goodbye then using a toy microphone we go around the group saying goodbye Emily & she says goodbye into the microphone, goodbye etc etc. untill you have said goodbye to the whole group. it's a very good way to get a child who is very quiet most of the session to find a voice to say goodbye!!!! i can't think of a tune to compare it to but all of my staff have learn't it and the tune seems to vary slightly according to who is singing it in other words it can be made up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 In the past I worked somewhere where the children sat round in a circle and you sang Goodbye followed by their name going through each of the children in turn and finishing with "goodbye to all of us". I think it came from a girl guide type song!! I'm no good at writing music so I can't really do the tune but you start of on a mid-range note for good - drop down for bye and then down and up again for the childs name. This means you have 2 notes for names with one syllable. Another way is to do it by clapping the syllables - this will fit in with the letters and sounds! - and its a good way for the children to learn everyones name. Hope this makes sense!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We also sing the 'please and thank you' song - to tune of Frere Jacques. Please and thank you, Please and thank you, We must say, We must say. When we ask for something, When we ask for something, Every day, Every day! Great thanks to Lynn for introducing that one. I'm also trying out a new one to tune of 'we're following the leader, the leader , the leader' from Peter Pan - but we say it's one behind the other, the other, the other - repeat then ' and now we're in a line!' to help children get the concept of lining up in preparation for school. Anyone got any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 My minds gone blank we say our goodbye poem twice a day and now I can't remember how it starts....it'll come...it'll co.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Don't have a hello song but our going home song is- It's nearly time for us to go home now, We've worked hard and tidied away, Don't forget your book bag and your lunch box and go safely on your way. Have you all been kind to one another? Always friendly, ready to play looking out for those who are lonely making it a happy day. I have no idea what tune it is sung to I'm afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Our is sung to the Andy Pandy theme tune, to those of you old enough to know it!! Time to go home, time to go home Pre-School has ended it's time to go home We've had a good play and packed things away Pre-School has ended today, today. Hello song to the 'nice one Cyril' tune Hello Cynthia, hello Jane, hello Peter It's good to see you here Until all the children's names have been said. If you don't have multiples of 3 attending ie 12, 15, etc we add staff names or hello everyone instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We sing 'Goodbye Jane, see you soon. Goodbye Peter, see you soon. Goodbye Susie, see you soon. At another session. Keep going until you have included all the children and staff if you need to make . multiples of three. the last two lines are:- Goodbye everybody see you soon , at another session. I am humming the tune as I write but blowed if I know what it's name is. Don't suppose anyone is picking it up telepathically? No I didn't think so. Will ask the girls tomorrow. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandie Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We sing to the tune of 'happy birthday' Good morning to you Good morning to you Good morning everybody Good morning to you! very simple but we also sign it using Makaton, the children really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 mary i think it is skip to my lou went on a course and we had to make a hello and goodbye song here goes tune-skip to my lou hello children and everyone helo children and everyone hello children and everyone how are you today we are happy here today we are happy here today we are happy here today being friends together goodbye tune-sorry humming but cant remember goodbye everyone its time to go home goodbye everyone its time to go home goodbyy everyone its time to go home see you again tommorrow hope you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 we have a song that goes :the clock say's tick tock the clock says tick tock the clock says tick tock it's time to say goodbye We sing this too, Deb. Good idea about the microphone though - might give that a whirl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 We do the tick tock song too and love the idea of using a microphone. Thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Our is sung to the Andy Pandy theme tune, to those of you old enough to know it!! Time to go home, time to go home Pre-School has ended it's time to go home We've had a good play and packed things away Pre-School has ended today, today. Hello song to the 'nice one Cyril' tune Hello Cynthia, hello Jane, hello Peter It's good to see you here Until all the children's names have been said. If you don't have multiples of 3 attending ie 12, 15, etc we add staff names or hello everyone instead. The nice one cyril tune one i've heard before i think except that nursery sang "you're welcome here today" after saying hello to people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Don't have a good morning song but sing a goodbye song which goes like this.......... goodbye work, goodbye play see you all another day goodbye to you and you and you and you and you and you and you (waving to everyone as you sing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 We also have the hello song to 'nice one cyril' Hello ???????? Hello ??????? Hello ??????? ???????? say hello. (child says hello). Friendship song: (can't think of tune - sorry) All hold hands together in a circle and sing: Will you be my friend and hold my hand Will you be my friend and hold my hand Will you be my friend and hold my hand Thank you very much. The children then love to sing it again faster. End by saying thank you for being friends you may all now find something to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 We used to sing the Barney song, words slighty adapted, sang at hello time and other times during the session (often solo as the children played ) I love you You love me We're the PRESCHOOL family with a great big hug and a kiss from me to you Won't you say you love me too I love you You love me We're best friends like friends should be with a great big hug and a kiss from me to you Won't you be my best friend too. Are we all best friends? YEEEH ! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Our school has a number of different ones but our class use this to say good morning. Hello to X, hello to X, how do you do? Why don't you turn around and shake hands with Y who is sitting next to you? They then shake hands with the person next to them and say/sign/vocalise 'Hello everyone'. The other good morning songs we've used in school include: Hello X, how are you? Hello X, how are you? Hello X, how are you? How are you today? (tune a bit like skip to my Lou) The usual response we taught the kids to say/sign was 'Very well, thank you, ok. We sing and sign a good bye song to the Andy Pandy tune. 'Time to go home, time to go home. School is now ending it's time to go home. Good bye to you Good bye to you Good bye to everyone Good bye! The other songs in school include: 'Good bye everyone, good bye everyone, good bye everyone, it's time for us to go' (nursery use this one) It's time to say goodbye, it's time to say goodbye, it's time to say goodbye to X (either each person in turn or everyone if in a hurry or lots of people) So long, farewell, it's time to say goodbye to X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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