Singing Games Activity Book - Mrs Macaroni

The Singing Games Activity Book introduces the charming circle game of Mrs Macaroni, where children gather in a circle and sing a catchy tune about the character Mrs Macaroni riding on her snow-white pony. The song is structured with a series of musical notes that create a playful melody, perfect for engaging young participants in the game. The lyrics celebrate a festive occasion, specifically mentioning "Sarah's wedding day," and the tune can be adapted to include the names of different children playing the game, making it a personalised and inclusive activity.

In the game, one child is selected to play the role of Mr or Mrs Macaroni and stands in the centre of the circle. As the group begins to walk or skip around, the child in the middle mimics riding a horse, moving in the opposite direction. At a certain point in the song, indicated by the words "THIS IS...," everyone pauses and taps their knees, eagerly anticipating Mr or Mrs Macaroni's choice of a partner. The chosen child joins the central player in the middle for a dance, while the rest of the group claps and stamps, singing the initial and name of the new participant. The game continues with the newly selected child becoming the next Mr or Mrs Macaroni, ensuring that everyone gets a turn to be at the heart of the celebration.