Classroom Songs

Corporations sell billions of dollars worth of junk just because they have a catchy song or phrase attached to it.  I'm a teacher, I don't sell junk, but I DO sell education - to my students, every single day.  I am a firm believer in marketing.  If they remember it, they will buy it.  Because of this, I make up hand actions for all kinds of things (QAR, Rules, vowel sounds, etc.), I try to think up acronyms or mnemonic sentences, and - my favorite technique of all - I sing.  Now, my repertoire of songs is minimal and my vocal chords are generally off key, but oh, give me a good sort of mono tone song about academics, I'm sold!  Anyone remember Animaniacs?  They had some great songs that I always loved and still use today: Presidents, states, capitals, and more.  Too bad most of them are for subjects a bit higher then first grade.  Still, I have some good ones for our firsties.  I have no idea who wrote these, but please know NONE of these are my personal creation.  I only dream of being that creative!

Handwriting (to the tune of "If You Are Happy and You Know It")

Always start your letters at the top

Always start your letters at the top

When you write a letter

you'll get better and better and better

If you always start your letters at the top!

Doubles Rap

It's the doubles baby, 

let's go, let's go

It's the doubles baby,

and it starts with zero!

0+0=0 oh!

1+1=2 ewww!

2+2=4 more!

3+3=6 kicks!

4+4=8 great!

5+5=10 again!

Place Value (this one I got from teachertipster.com)

It's an army marching song, the kids repeat each line after you say it.

I don't know but I've been told

(I don't know but I've been told)

10's are tall and 1's are small

(10's are tall and 1's are small)

First you count up all the 10's

(First you count up all the 10's)

Then add the little babies on to the end

(Then add the little babies on to the end)

Water Cycle (to the tune of "Oh My Darling, Clementine")

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation on my mind

Their all part of the water cycle

And they happen all the time

Those are the best ones I have but I am ALWAYS looking for more.  If you have some great ones, let me know.  If you have friends that have great ones tell them to log on here and let me know.  Lets get all the great academic songs in one site!  That would be awesome.