Have a sing along Activity
Singing together connects and calms us all.
Why do it?
- Singing provides a rich experience — tune, rhythm, harmony, movement, language and culture — all enhancing the development of connections in baby’s brain.
- Singing is also a fun way of repeating an experience, which makes brain pathways stronger.
- Singing releases endorphins (‘feel good’ hormones), which benefit baby and whānau.
- When whānau sing with baby it strengthens their relationship
How to do it
You could have a sing along… in the car, in the bath, before or after meals, in bed, when the ads are on. When else?
- Songs with actions: Incy Wincy Spider, The Hokey Tokey, The Wheels on the Bus, Row Row Row Your Boat
- Other well known songs: Twinkle Twinkle, Old McDonald, Baa-Baa Black Sheep, Six in a Bed, How Much is That Doggy in the Window?
- Make up songs: Pick a tune and sing about your day! E.g. “Today I woke up and it was sunny! Then we ate some cereal and it was yummy!”
What other songs can you sing along to?
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Waiata | To sing/song |
| Kanikani | Dance |
| Tākaro | Play |
| Rangi | Tune |
| Oro | Sounds |
