The I Can't Sing Book: For Grown-ups Who Can't Carry a Tune in a Paper Bag but Want to do Music with Young Children

The I Can't Sing Book: For Grown-ups Who Can't Carry a Tune in a Paper Bag but Want to do Music with Young Children Review

Change the Singer

This game takes a lot of concentration and careful listening.

1. Start by alternating lines of a song with your child.

You sing: The wheels on the bus go up and down, up and down, up and down.
Child sings: The wheels on the bus go up and down, all around the town.

2. Make it a little harder.

You sing: The wheels on the bus go
Child sings: Up and down, up and down, up and down
You sing: The wheels on the bus go
Child sings: Up and down
You sing: All around the
Child sings: town

3. Each song that you choose can be manipulated in various ways. You can decide, based on the age of your child.

4. The hardest thing to do is to alternate words. You might even try it with another adult to discover how very difficult it can be.