So, ever wondered why kids respond to songs? I do. What is it that makes songs more effective than words? When I sing to my boys (4 yr old and 1 yr old), it amazes me how I can get them to lighten up. Me: "Kash - let's go wash our hands". My 4 yr old "Noooo.I don't want to!"
Me singing:"let's go, let's go, tra la la, wishy washy handsy". Job done!
From my experience, I notice that my 4 yr old loves to fixate on one song at a time. Coming to think of it, I was like that too. Let's call it a phase. So, if he likes "A Ram Sam Sam Sam" - I might as well accept that it is the only song going to be played for the next month. My itunes playlist is proof for this. I can easily go back and see "no. of plays" for each song. The last song he has been crazy about it is the famous french song "Alouette". Does he know french? No. Does it matter whether he understands it? Apparently, no. It has become his comfort song - so far. When I say fixation, I mean, it is the "only" song in his playlist; in the car, in the bath, at bedtime. Yes. :-)) Hope your kids enjoy it!
Aloutte - A catchy song in French about plucking feathers from a lark
Me singing:"let's go, let's go, tra la la, wishy washy handsy". Job done!
From my experience, I notice that my 4 yr old loves to fixate on one song at a time. Coming to think of it, I was like that too. Let's call it a phase. So, if he likes "A Ram Sam Sam Sam" - I might as well accept that it is the only song going to be played for the next month. My itunes playlist is proof for this. I can easily go back and see "no. of plays" for each song. The last song he has been crazy about it is the famous french song "Alouette". Does he know french? No. Does it matter whether he understands it? Apparently, no. It has become his comfort song - so far. When I say fixation, I mean, it is the "only" song in his playlist; in the car, in the bath, at bedtime. Yes. :-)) Hope your kids enjoy it!
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