Singing Games Reception Notations - Mrs macaroni

"Mrs Macaroni" is a charming singing game designed for young children in a Reception class. The game begins with the children forming a circle and selecting one child to play the role of Mr or Mrs Macaroni. As the group sings the catchy tune, the chosen child, embodying Mrs Macaroni, skips in the opposite direction to the circling children, imagining they are riding a snow-white pony. The lyrics celebrate Mrs Macaroni's journey through a land of glory on what is described as Sarah's wedding day, with the children's voices rising and falling to the rhythm of the music.

The game takes an interactive turn when the phrase "THIS IS..." is sung, prompting the children in the circle to pause and tap their knees in anticipation of Mrs Macaroni's next move. At this moment, Mrs Macaroni selects a partner from the circle, inviting them into the centre for a dance with linked arms, while the rest of the children clap and stamp to the beat. The song adapts to include the name of the newly chosen child, personalising the game and adding to the excitement. As the song reaches the words "THIS IS...WEDDING DAY," the original Mrs Macaroni rejoins the circle, and the partner they danced with becomes the new central character, ensuring that the game continues with joy and laughter for each new round.