Singing Games Year 3 Notations - Sailing on the ocean

"Sailing on the Ocean" is an engaging singing game designed for Year 3 students, which combines melody with movement to create an interactive musical experience. The notation for the song is straightforward, with a 4/2 time signature, and the tune consists of simple, repetitive phrases that are easy for children to learn and sing. The lyrics evoke the imagery of sailing on the ocean with the tide rolling high, and the theme of finding a special friend is woven throughout the verses, offering a narrative of companionship and play.

The game is played with children forming an outer circle and a select number of children starting in the middle. As the song progresses through its verses, the children in the middle and the outer circle move in opposite directions. When the lyrics mention finding a special friend, each child in the middle chooses a partner from the outer circle. In the subsequent verses, these new pairs promenade around the inner circle, and eventually, the original middle children rejoin the outer circle, leaving their partners in the middle to continue the game. This activity not only teaches children how to follow musical cues but also encourages coordination and cooperation. It's recommended that the children are taught how to promenade beforehand to ensure the game flows smoothly without interruptions.