Singing Games Activity Book - On Corrianda

The "On Corrianda" singing game is a delightful activity that combines singing, rhythm, and a bit of friendly competition. It is designed for children to enjoy while they enhance their musical skills by maintaining a steady pulse and rhythm. The game starts with children standing in a circle, learning to pass a tap around by placing their right hand over the neighbour's and tapping in sequence. This initial exercise helps to establish a regular pulse, which is crucial for the game. As they practice, they can count in time to their claps. Once the children have mastered this, they learn the song "On Corrianda," which includes phrases like "On my way on my way like an a b c" and "Senna senna wooster sea," followed by a counting sequence "Un, deux, trois." The game involves singing and clapping to the pulse, and if a child is tapped on the word 'trois,' they are out, with certain rules on how to avoid being eliminated. The game continues until it narrows down to a final winner, keeping all participants engaged throughout.

Additional activities are suggested to further develop the children's musical abilities using the "On Corrianda" song. One such activity involves dividing the children into two groups and having them sing and tap the rhythm on claves, with each group responsible for different parts of the song. This can be followed by an extension where one group sings and taps while the other taps only, before swapping roles. Another variation includes a ball game where children stand in a circle with one child in the middle. As the song is sung, the middle child bounces the ball to the others, and on certain cues, the ball is thrown and passed around, with the aim of maintaining a steady pulse and avoiding mistakes. These activities not only make learning music fun but also encourage teamwork, coordination, and attentive listening among the children.