Singing Games Activity Book - My Aunt Came Back

"My Aunt Came Back" is a delightful singing game found in an activity book that encourages children to engage in musical call and response, paired with playful actions. The song itself is simple, catchy, and designed to be sung by a group, with a leader initiating each line and the group echoing in response. The lyrics tell the whimsical tale of an aunt who travels to various places around the world and returns with different souvenirs, each associated with a specific action that adds to the fun and helps to build memory and coordination skills.

The game is structured to be accumulative, meaning that with each new verse, a new action is added to the sequence, creating an increasingly complex and humorous routine. For example, when the aunt comes back from Timbuktu, participants stamp one foot to mimic a wooden shoe, and when she returns from Old Japan, they wave one hand as if holding a fan. The game continues with additional verses for places like Old Algiers, Guadalupe, the New York Fair, and the Calgary Zoo, each with its own unique action, such as making a cutting motion for pinking shears or rocking back and forth for a rocking chair. The final action involves a playful interaction between the leader and the group, fostering a sense of community and shared enjoyment through music and movement.