Singing Games Year 2 Notations - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales

The singing game "England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales" is a playful activity that combines singing with physical movement, designed for Year 2 students. The notation for the song is simple and easy to follow, featuring a series of musical notes that correspond to the lyrical content of the song. As the children sing the names of the four nations of the United Kingdom—"England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales"—they simultaneously perform jumps in a French skipping game. The game involves an elastic band and requires the children to jump astride the elastic to each side as they mention each country.

In the second line of the song, the children follow the actions described in the lyrics, which involve jumping inside the elastic, then outside, and back inside again before finally landing on the elastic with both feet. This engaging game is not only fun but also helps develop coordination and rhythm. It can accommodate multiple children, allowing as many as can fit to participate in the elastic at the same time, making it a highly inclusive and social activity for young learners.