The Daffodils chime bar song is so perfect for spring! It’s quick to pick up with it’s easy tune and actions and toddlers love swaying about like daffodils in the wind, while older children enjoy trying to play it themselves on the chime bars.
The Daffodils Chime Bar Song
The daffodils are reaching high,
They blow to the east,
And they blow to the west,
And the busy black bird is building her nest.
(The Daffodils simple tune is borrowed from The Golden Corn Song)
Actions: Start singing crouched down on the floor then grow up to the sky, sway to the east and west. Then everyone flaps their wings like a blackbird.
Educational Benefits:
- Language Development: Singing songs like “The Daffodils Chime Bar Song” helps children to expand their vocabulary as they learn new words and phrases. Also improving their pronunciation and comprehension skills as they follow the song.
- Fine Motor Skills: Learning to play the chime bars develops listening skills, hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- Musical Appreciation: By playing the chime bars and singing along to the melody, kids develop an understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony.
- Social Interaction: Participating in group activities like singing and playing music encourages social interaction and cooperation among children. They learn to take turns, listen to others, and enjoy singing together.
- Cognitive Development: Engaging with music stimulates various areas of the brain, promoting cognitive development in children. It enhances their memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills as they learn to remember lyrics, follow musical patterns, and coordinate actions with the song.
- Emotional Expression: Music provides a creative outlet for children to express their emotions and feelings. Singing and playing instruments like chime bars allow them to convey joy, excitement, or calmness, fostering emotional expression and self-regulation.
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