Singing Games Year 3 Notations - Ipsy Pipsy

"Ipsy Pipsy" is a delightful singing game designed for Year 3 students, which combines the joy of music with physical activity. The notation for the song is simple and rhythmic, consisting of a series of quarter notes (crotchets) and half notes (minims) that create an easy-to-follow melody. The lyrics "Ipsy Pipsy, tell me true, who shall I be friendly to?" are sung to this tune, evoking a sense of curiosity and playfulness among the children.

The game is played with one child skipping in the centre while the rest of the group forms a circle around them, clapping and chanting the melody. As the game progresses, the children chant through the alphabet during the "A B C D etc." part of the song. They continue to cycle through the alphabet until a mistake is made or they decide to stop. The letter at which they halt determines the first letter of the name of the next child who will take a turn at skipping. If no child's first name starts with that letter, alternatives such as surnames or middle names can be used to keep the game inclusive and ongoing.