Pitch Activity Book - Copy Cat
Music Resource Description
The 'Copy Cat' activity book presents a delightful interactive song and game designed to engage children in a fun and musical way. The game starts with the children forming a circle, where they prepare to take turns leading a simple and catchy tune. The lyrics, "Copy cat, copy cat, sitting on the doormat," set to a playful melody, are easy for young learners to remember and sing along to. The designated leader sings the song first, accompanying it with a unique action of their choice, perhaps a clap, a wave, or a wiggle.
After the leader has demonstrated their action, all the other children in the circle join in, echoing the song and mimicking the leader's movements. This creates a lively and interactive experience as each child gets the opportunity to be the leader, ensuring that everyone is involved and active. The goal is to create a 'musical whole', where the group continuously sings and maintains the rhythm without any breaks, fostering a sense of unity and continuous flow. To assist the children and add variety to the game, it can be beneficial to suggest a range of actions before starting, sparking their imagination and encouraging creativity in their movements.