Music Mondays
“Che Che Koolay”: A 10-Minute Musical Movement Game Your Child Will Love
In just ten minutes, you and your child can sing, move, and connect through Che Che Koolay, a joyful call-and-response song from Ghana.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can sing, move, and connect through Che Che Koolay, a joyful call-and-response song from Ghana.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can sing, smile, and connect through I Have Something in My Pocket, a beloved Girl Scout song from the 1940s. This simple, joyful tune helps support your child’s social-emotional learning by exploring what happiness looks and feels like.
The directions for the song are included in the lyrics. Check out our song video, then set down your phone and go sing and dance with your child! The directions the song provides give your child opportunities to practice listening to and remembering spoken words.
Clap Your Hands is a cheerful music and movement song you can enjoy with your child in just ten minutes. With simple actions and a fun refrain, it’s perfect for travel, visits, and everyday moments of learning through song.
City Boy and Country Boy is a playful musical bouncing game you can enjoy with your child in just ten minutes. With slow and fast movements set to song, it’s a fun way to build rhythm, connection, and laughter together.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can start the day with a joyful song called Good Morning to You. This timeless morning routine helps children transition from sleep to day with comfort, connection, and positivity.
In just ten minutes, a car ride can become a moment your child remembers forever. Singing “Over the River and Through the Woods” on the way to visit loved ones turns travel time into shared joy, imagination, and connection—memories that last long after the journey ends.
Learning colors becomes magical when paired with music and sign language. In just ten minutes, you can teach your child to sing and sign the classic song, “I Can Sing a Rainbow”. Our video demonstrates a few simple color signs, and we’ve included a printable color chart to extend the fun. As you sing together, encourage your child to point to each color—giving them plenty of time to find it before moving to the next one.
Turn ten minutes into a joyful learning experience! Sing the classic nursery rhyme “1-2-3-4-5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive” with your child while modeling counting on your fingers. This simple activity strengthens fine motor skills, encourages number recognition, and creates precious bonding time. Slow down, have fun, and let your child enjoy your voice as they “catch” their fish!
In just ten minutes, you and your child can explore fast and slow movement while galloping along to our See the Pony Galloping song. Try it standing up as you move around the room, or switch to a cozy lap-bounce version where your child faces you and “gallops” fast before slowing down to “come home.” Watch the video, learn the tune, and sing together, because no voice delights your child more than yours!