Singing Games Year 2 Notations - ABC

The Singing Games notation for Year 2 features the catchy tune "ABC," which is designed to be a fun and interactive clapping and action game for children. The game pairs up children who stand facing each other with their hands together, fingers pointing towards their partner, and the back of each child's left hand touching the other's. The rhythm of the song is marked by a 4/4 time signature, with a sequence of notes and rests that guide the children through the lyrics "A B C we're going up, we're going down, criss cross lollipop, pull the chain, turn around, touch the ground, full stop!"

Each phrase of the song is accompanied by specific actions to enhance the learning experience. For "A B C," children tap the backs of their hands together, alternating left and right, before returning to the starting position. As they sing "We're going up, we're going down," they move their right hand up for 'up' and down for 'down', clapping each time. The words "criss cross" involve crossing arms with right hand to left shoulder and left hand to right shoulder. "Lollipop" is mimed by pretending to lick a lollipop, "pull the chain" by mimicking the action of pulling a chain, and "turn around" and "touch the ground" are self-explanatory movements. The game concludes with a "full" clap of one's own hands and a "stop" clap onto the partner's hands, in time with the music. This engaging activity not only teaches musical rhythm but also coordination and cooperation among young learners.