We learned a new song last week. Here at Park West we call it, “The Seed Song.” It’s a song with a lot of parts to remember and we practiced singing it everyday at group time. Just like our beloved Tree Song, there is a sequence to be followed, and it takes a lot of practice to get it down. This week we tried it again, and it was really amazing to hear how kids really remembered the words and the hand movements that go along. We recorded the 4AM class this past Tuesday (they were very excited about being recorded) and you can take a listen here: Seed Song
THE SEED SONG
If you’ve got the sun, and if you’ve got the rain
You can plant a little seed down the old back lane.
You rake, and you hoe, and you keep the weeds down.
You might find, you might find…..
A root coming out from the seed in the ground.
(Repeat chorus: If you’ve got the sun, etc.)
You might find, you might find……
A stem coming out, with the root,
from the seed in the ground.
(Repeat chorus)
A leaf coming out, with the stem,
with the root,
from the seed in the ground.
(Repeat chorus)
A flower coming out, with the leaf,
with the stem, with the root,
From the seed in the ground.
This week during group time, teachers demoed a planting project/experiment. We say experiment, because it really is just that. Children were shown how to “plant” a seed, using a ziplock sandwich bag, a paper towel, water and a green bean seed. Then during play time, everyone had a chance to plant their own seed, label their bag, and tape their experiment onto a window in the classroom where the seed will receive sunlight. How exciting!! Hopefully all the seeds will germinate and children will be able to experience our Seed Song in real life.
