MA Standards:
English Language Arts/Speaking and Listening/SL.PK.MA.1a Observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group (e.g., taking turns in talking, listening to peers, waiting to speak until another person is finished talking, asking questions and waiting for an answer, gaining the floor in appropriate ways).
Head Start Outcomes:
Social Emotional Development/Self-Regulation Follows simple rules, routines, and directions.
Language Development/Receptive Language Attends to language during conversations, songs, stories, or other learning experiences.
PreK Learning Guidelines:
English Language Arts/Language 1 Observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group (taking turns in talking; listening to peers; waiting until someone is finished; asking questions and waiting for an answer; gaining the floor in appropriate ways).
English Language Arts/Reading and Literature 12 Listen to, recite, sing, and dramatize a variety of age-appropriate literature.
Greeting Song: “Good Morning To You” #1
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ELA Focus Skills: Name Recognition, Phonological Awareness (Rhythm, Rhyme, and Repetition)
Have children sit in a circle. Say, I will sing a song and point to someone. If I point to you, say your name. Then we will all sing to you.
- Begin to sing “Good Morning to You.” At the end of the second line, signal a child at random to say his or her name. Then complete the greeting song.
- Continue until every child has been greeted. Encourage children to sing along.
- Finish by pointing to yourself and saying your name so the children can all say good morning to you.
Good Morning to You #1
(sung to the tune of “Happy Birthday”)
Good morning to you,
Good morning to you,
Good morning dear _________, (child’s name)
We’re glad you are here.
Adaptation: For very young children, sing one line at a time; then ask children to repeat it.
Social Emotional Tip: As children say their names aloud, they build their concept of self.