Singing Games Reception Notations - William he had seven sons

The singing game "William, He Had Seven Sons" is an interactive and engaging activity designed for reception-aged children, which combines music and movement to help develop their listening and coordination skills. The game begins with the teacher singing a simple song about William and his seven sons, using a straightforward melody notated with musical symbols that indicate pitch and rhythm. The lyrics of the song are repetitive, making it easy for young learners to pick up and remember.

Before starting the game, it's beneficial to introduce the children to a series of actions that they can imitate. This provides them with a repertoire of movements to choose from when it's their turn to lead. The game is played by singing the song and performing eight repetitive actions, which the children are then asked to copy. After each round, a new 'leader'—referred to as one of William's sons—is chosen to demonstrate a new set of actions. The class then sings the song again, repeating the original actions followed by those demonstrated by the new leader. This sequence continues, adding a new leader and their actions each time, until the group is performing the actions chosen by all seven leaders in succession. It's a fun and dynamic way to involve children in music and movement, encouraging creativity and memory skills.