Singing Games Activity Book - Lost my Partner

The Singing Games Activity Book introduces the charming song 'Lost my Partner', a playful tune that encourages children to engage in a circle game while singing. The lyrics of the song are simple and repetitive, making it easy for young ones to learn and remember. The song starts with the lament 'Lost my partner, what'll I do?', which is repeated three times, followed by the cheerful resolution 'Skip to my Lou, my darling.' The second part of the song is more optimistic, with the lines 'I'll find another one better than you', also repeated three times, before returning to the 'Skip to my Lou, my darling' refrain. The melody is written in a clear and straightforward notation, perfect for young voices to follow along.

To play the game associated with the song, children form pairs and stand in a circle, holding hands with their partners. One child begins the game without a partner and skips around the centre of the circle during the 'Lost my partner, what'll I do?' lines. Meanwhile, the couples face each other and clap in time with the music. When the song reaches the line 'I'll find another one better than you', the single child selects a new partner from the circle. The two then skip joyfully around the inside of the circle together, returning to the place of the 'stolen' partner. The child left without a partner now becomes the new single player, and the game joyously continues. This activity not only teaches musical rhythm and lyrics but also encourages coordination and social interaction among children.