Watch Together: "But, Mama, But . . ." (BTL song)

ELA Focus Skills: Follow Directions, Make Connections, Speaking and Listening

Tell children they are going to watch Leona the lion sing a song about her Mama.

Play the video song Between the Lions "But, Mama, But."
Encourage children to join in the chorus along with Leona.
Point to the words as they appear on the screen to cue children on when to join in.
Encourage children to sway with the music as Leona sings.

After watching, discuss how Leona is feeling as she sings the song about Mama. Encourage children to make connections to their own feelings about when someone they love leaves for a while.