This song is available on Hap Palmer's
One Little Sound: Fun with Phonics And Numbers .
Subject:
Identifying letters of the alphabet A -Z
Recognizing initial consonant sounds
Problem solving and creativity
Working with a partner and sharing ideas
Vocabulary:
Actions: March, bend down, stand up, alphabet, whistle, letters A - Z.
Materials:
Make a set of alphabet cards using poster board, file cards or cardboard. Use a felt pen
to write one letter on each card. Laminate the cards for durability.
Activity:
Let's place our alphabet cards in a circle on the floor then stand around the outside of
the circle.
1. When you hear the music, march around the alphabet.
2. When the whistle blows, stop and stand by a letter.
3. Bend down and pick up the letter, and face someone who is standing near you.
4. Show and identify your letter to the person(s) you are facing.
'We're marching around the alphabet
Around the alphabet
Passing letters from 'A' 'B' 'C'
All the way to 'X' 'Y' 'Z'
We're marching around the alphabet
Around the alphabet
Where we stop nobody knows
Until the whistle blows
Now bend down right where you are
Pick a letter that's near your toes
Face someone who's standing near
Show and tell the letter you chose
Show and tell the letter you chose
(Instrumental)
Put your letter back on the ground
Stand up tall and march around
Repeat All
We're marching around the alphabet
Around the alphabet
Passing letters from 'A' 'B' 'C'
All the way to 'X' 'Y' 'Z'
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