SONGS, CHANTS, AND STORIES

Songs and stories are a great fun way for children to learn new concepts and to retain new vocabulary (especially children with language delay problems). Practice chants during any transition time during the children's day (getting in line to go outside or inside, coming to large group time, etc.). It is also a good idea to send copies home to families so children can chant anywhere-any time (in the bathtub, getting dressed, in the car, etc.). Children love chants with a motor component, such as Going on a Bear Hunt. Such chants help children with long-term memory difficulties remember words and also support children who need physical activity to keep them engaged in the activity. So have some fun, sing some songs, recite some chants, and read some silly camping stories.

SONGS

Camping Song:

A Camping We Will Go
A Camping We Will Go Hi Ho the Derry-O
A Camping We Will Go

We will pitch the tent right here
We will pitch a tent right here
Hiho the derry-o
We will pitch the tent right here

Going Camping by chicky sung to "Mary had a little lamb"
I am going camping, camping, camping
I am going camping
With my friends and family.

Make up Some Fun Campfire songs

Chant/Book

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Stories

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping
Camping Out (the Busy World of Richard Scary)
Arthur's Camp Out