An exciting and informative collection of children's songs and games, all selected from the Scottish traditions since the 1950s, and complete with a CD of delightful accompaniments.
From skipping songs and jump-rope chants to singing games, riddles and rhymes, this anthology of activities mines the rich resources of the Scottish playgrounds of yesteryear, presenting this valuable folk material for a whole new generation to learn and enjoy.
The songs are not only a great way for the young to learn about rhythm and coordination, but they are also a vital stage in learning to socialise and form friendships, providing a collective pool of games that everyone knows and loves.
Teaching notes and suggestions are included to aid group-learning and provide support.
From skipping songs and jump-rope chants to singing games, riddles and rhymes, this anthology of activities mines the rich resources of the Scottish playgrounds of yesteryear, presenting this valuable folk material for a whole new generation to learn and enjoy.
The songs are not only a great way for the young to learn about rhythm and coordination, but they are also a vital stage in learning to socialise and form friendships, providing a collective pool of games that everyone knows and loves.
Teaching notes and suggestions are included to aid group-learning and provide support.
As I Gae'd Down To Castle Brae
Away Down East, Away Down West
Dic-Dictation
Down By The Green Grass
Down To The Baker Shop
Eachy Peachy Pelly Plum
Eetle Ottle Black Bottle
Granny In The Kitchen
Here Comes A Bluebird
Hot Peas And Barley-O
I Am A Monkey
I Married Me A Wife
I Went To The Pictures Tomorrow
I'm A Bone-Legged Chicken
I'm The Monster Of The Loch Ness
In And Out The Dusty Bluebellls
Jeannie Had A Little Lamb
London Bridge
Mother, Mother, I Am Ill
My Mother Baked A Nice Seedy Cake
On The Mountain Stands A Lady
Queen Alexandra Has Lost Her Gold Ring
Rosy Apple, Lemon And A Pear
Tea Without Sugar
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
There Came A Girl From France
There Were Three Jolly Sailor Boys
There's A Little Sandy Girl
Today Is Hogmanay
Vote, Vote, Vote
Away Down East, Away Down West
Dic-Dictation
Down By The Green Grass
Down To The Baker Shop
Eachy Peachy Pelly Plum
Eetle Ottle Black Bottle
Granny In The Kitchen
Here Comes A Bluebird
Hot Peas And Barley-O
I Am A Monkey
I Married Me A Wife
I Went To The Pictures Tomorrow
I'm A Bone-Legged Chicken
I'm The Monster Of The Loch Ness
In And Out The Dusty Bluebellls
Jeannie Had A Little Lamb
London Bridge
Mother, Mother, I Am Ill
My Mother Baked A Nice Seedy Cake
On The Mountain Stands A Lady
Queen Alexandra Has Lost Her Gold Ring
Rosy Apple, Lemon And A Pear
Tea Without Sugar
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
There Came A Girl From France
There Were Three Jolly Sailor Boys
There's A Little Sandy Girl
Today Is Hogmanay
Vote, Vote, Vote
| Arrangement | Voice |
| Genres | Scottish, Traditional |
| Format | Classroom Activity |
| Level | 2 |
| NumberOfPages | 112 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled), CD |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Contributors | Brumfield, Susan (Editor) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781423412953 |
| UPC | 0884088028749 |