Singing Games Year 3 Notations - Skating away

"Skating Away" is a playful singing game designed for Year 3 students, which combines singing with physical activity to create an engaging learning experience. The song tells the story of two couples skating away early in the morning, with subsequent verses adding a touch of humour as the ice becomes thin and they fall in, followed by a change in partners. The notation provided outlines the melody and lyrics for the song, guiding the children through the tune with a clear rhythmic pattern.

The game is structured around three verses, with corresponding actions for the children to perform. They form a large circle by holding hands, with four children creating a smaller circle in the centre. Initially, the large circle moves to the right while the smaller circle moves to the left, with the children in the middle holding their right hands together to form a 'star'. As the verses progress, the directions swap, and the game concludes with children from the outer circle being chosen to join the inner circle. The activity is lively and fast-paced, requiring quick decision-making to keep up with the music. To aid in the coordination, children can wear a band on their right wrist to help them remember which hand to use, ensuring the game flows smoothly and everyone enjoys the fun of "Skating Away".