Singing Games Activity Book - Go Round and Round the Village

The "Singing Games Activity Book" presents the charming "Go Round and Round the Village," a playful song and movement game that encourages children to engage in traditional circle play. The game begins with the children forming a circle by holding hands, while one child is selected to be the playful leader in the centre. As the song commences, the group ambulates in one direction, while the child at the heart of the circle skips merrily in the opposite direction, creating a delightful contrast in movement. The simple melody and repetitive lyrics make it easy for the children to sing along and remember the actions associated with each verse.

As the game progresses through its verses, the interaction evolves. In the second verse, the child in the middle selects a partner and they clap hands together in a 'pat-a-cake' fashion, while the rest of the group synchronises their clapping and foot stamping to the rhythm of the song. Moving onto the third verse, the entire group creates arches with their raised hands, and the child in the middle, along with their chosen partner, weaves in and out of these arches in a playful dance. At the conclusion of the third verse, the selected partner becomes the new leader, ensuring that the game continues with a fresh dynamic, allowing each child the opportunity to lead and be at the centre of the activity.