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As part of my
Sing
With Our Kids project, I have tried to connect with
year-round festivities and rituals around singing. One of my
favorites has always been the Maypole, and since I started the
project in 2012, I have done the Maypole many times with
children, families, and even librarians! I'm doing it as my April
Song of the Month to give you time to build your own and be
ready for May 1st. You'll find complete instructions on how to
do that
here. Although that is the traditional day to a
Maypole dance, it is a wonderful event year round, indoors or
out!
Note that this is done "a cappella"
(that is, singing without accompaniment), so even if you don't
know how to play an instrument, you can still enjoy singing it
to (and with) your kids!
Maypole Song
Walk around the Maypole to welcome in the spring
Walk around the Maypole, together we will sing.
Walk into the middle and walk back out again
Walk into the middle and walk back out again
Repeat above as long as everyone is having a good time!
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March
2014 Song of the Month