Singing Games Reception Notations - Little rabbit foo foo

"Little Rabbit Foo Foo" is a lively singing game for Reception-age children, which combines music and movement to engage young learners in a fun and interactive way. The notation for the song sets the melody and rhythm for the lyrics, which describe the mischievous actions of Little Rabbit Foo Foo running through the green grass, scooping up mushrooms, and mashing them up for tea. The musical score is straightforward, making it accessible for young children to follow and sing along.

During the game, children sit in a circle with an adult leading as the Good Fairy. As they sing, the children perform a series of actions that correspond with the lyrics: making rabbit ears with their fingers for "Little rabbit Foo Foo," mimicking a running motion for "running through the green grass," scooping with their arms for "scooping up the mushrooms," and mashing with their fists for "mashing them up for tea." As the song progresses, the Good Fairy gives the children warnings, and with each repetition, their chances to behave decrease. If they don't behave as good little rabbits, they are playfully 'turned into stone' by the Good Fairy, which involves them putting their heads down and staying still until tapped with a 'magic wand'. This game not only encourages singing and rhythm but also helps children to listen carefully and follow instructions.