..for sharing! It's also important year-round, but much emphasis is placed on acts of charity and goodwill toward others this time of year. At work, sharing and turn-taking is somehow included in each of my group sessions as well as 1:1's.
I used a song of the season, and one with a very familiar tune- Jingle Bells- and reworked the lyrics to instruct how to play and what to do when giving a turn. It's a little tricky, because when I begin the song, it sounds just like the original...until the change in lyrics! I have to say that during the last few weeks, my students have gotten good at remembering some of the "new" lyrics, and even singing along. Sometimes I catch myself mixing up words when I go back to singing the real version : )
Students play jingle bells and pass them to each other, as they share and take turns. A few notes and modifications are listed below.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. I hope you share good times with friends and family!
SHARING JINGLE BELLS
Jingle bells, jingle bells
We shake, shake 'em today
Oh what fun it is to share with friends while we play
Jingle bells, jingle bells
(Name) shake, shake 'em today
Take your turn, and when you're done
5-4-3-2-1-stop!
Give to a friend and say "It's your turn!"
notes:
~I typically insert students' names into the song, where appropriate.
~The last line can be modified per the ability of students. If able, students may choose a peer, or I might select a peer's name and insert where "a friend" is.
~Encourage students to make eye contact when giving an instrument and saying "Your turn."
