Its a lot of fun tosing in a round.
This is just one of the fun extras that kids can learn with ourRow Row YouTube video.
His beautiful illustrations breathe new life into this classic tune.
♫ Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily… ♫
Kids love watching as the squirrel and rabbit float gently down the stream, together, through the seasons.
Theres plenty of vocabulary to watch out for.
Look for various insects, changing seasons, beautiful colors, and signs of aging.
Theres a lot to talk about, or you might simply enjoy singing the song ^_^.
Then row back and forth as you sing.
With larger groups, you might make a long pretend boat just by lining up some chairs.
Have all of the children sing together as they row the boat.
Talk about all of the things you see around you as you float down the stream.
Pretend the seasons are changing and talk about the weather.
Row faster, then slower.
Sing louder, then quietly.
Or, try making several pretend boats and have the children in the boats sing in a round.
As children grow older, use the video to teach about seasons.
What are the characteristics of each of the seasons?
How do we know its spring/summer/autumn/winter?
And with secondary students or even adult learners, use the video as a discussion starter for deeper conversation.
What is the meaning of the song?
What does the stream represent?
How about the seasons?
What does Life is but a dream mean?
Or simply show the video and have students write or discuss their impressions without giving them any question prompts.
Weve already been asked a few times, What does Life is but a dream mean?
This has been a topic of discussion for well over a hundred years.
The song can be interpreted in many ways.
Its really up to the listener to decide.
What do you think Life is but a dream means?
