What a beautiful uplifting Spring song, celebrating the joys of daffodils and friendship! 😊
All around the daffodils
One, two, three,
If you want to find a friend,
Just choose me!
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All Around the Daffodils is the perfect Spring song to sing in a group to celebrate the arrival of the new season. It’s simple to pick up and is a quick game, perfect to hold the attention of lively little ones.
How To Play This Fun Spring Song
- The children stand in a circle holding hands, and lift their arms up high to form arches or windows.
- One child  is chosen to hold the small bunch of daffodils, and then starts to weave in and out of the windows.
- As the words ‘just choose me!’ are sung, the first child takes the hand of the person closest to them.
- Then the first child continues to lead the second child in and out of the windows.
- The song is repeated and each time a child is added until all the children are holding hands in a long snake.
- Then at the end an adult can make a bridge against the wall, and they can all go through and under the bridge for a last time.
Circle games like this are a wonderful way for children to gain confidence with new friends. Apart from just the pleasure of singing and playing together, they learn so much more. Following the rules of the game and waiting their turn; all excellent preparation for school and developing social skills.
Check out our Spring Lesson Plan for a 35 min structured music lesson full of fun Spring themed ideas or our Easter Lesson Plan for plenty of bunnies and hot cross buns!!.
FAQ’s
- What age group is All About The Daffodils suitable for?
- It’s ideal for preschool and early elementary from 3 to 7 years old. However, older children may also enjoy participating in the game.
- Do I need any special materials to play this game?
- No, you don’t need any special materials. The only prop required is a small bunch of daffodils, but you could substitute any other yellow flowers if daffodils aren’t available.
- Can this game be played indoors as well as outdoors?
- Yes, absolutely! This game can be played both indoors and outdoors, making it ideal for classrooms, playgrounds, or even living rooms.
- How many children can participate in the game at once?
- This game can be played by small or larger groups of children depending on the space you have avavailable.
- Is prior musical experience necessary to lead the song?
- No, prior musical experience is not necessary. The song is simple and repetitive, making it easy for anyone to learn and lead.
- How long does it typically take to play the game?
- it’s depends on the size of your group, just keep singing the verse until every child has had a go
- Can adults participate in the game with the children?
- Yes, adults can certainly join in the fun! Kids love it but you may have to crawl through the windows! 🤣
Hi!
Thanks for this great song and blogpost. Please note that your notation looks like it starts in C maj, but end in D (dorian).
In any case, thatnks for posting this, and not charging anything for it! 😉
Thank you for pointing that out Linda – will change it! I guess that’s what you get for writing sheet music out late at night!!!
This is perfect for welcoming spring!
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Lovely. thanks for sharing!
thanks Beth!
I struggle in thinking of fun ways to add music to our learning because I’m not very musical myself. I make good attempts though because my boys love it and learn from it. I just subscribed to your site to get some more fabulous ideas. I love this Daffodil song idea!
Oh this is really lovely. Thank you for sharing.