Language focus: "Hello.
" "How are you?" "I m good/great/wonderful!" "I m tired/hungry/not
so good.
"
Classroom benefits: Hello! is a great song to start the day with, or start a class with.
This
song was created to encourage kids to express varying...
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Language focus: "Hello.
" "How are you?" "I m good/great/wonderful!" "I m tired/hungry/not
so good.
"
Classroom benefits: Hello! is a great song to start the day with, or start a class with.
This
song was created to encourage kids to express varying degrees of feelings, rather than just
saying “fine” or robotically replying (as is the case with many ESL/EFL learners), “I’m fine thank
you and you?” But most of all, it’s a feel-good song designed to get kids moving and
interacting.
Try singing the song in a circle, or in two lines facing one another.
With the banjo, the song has
a little bit of a square dance feel to it, so kick up those knees and do-si-do your partner!
Lyrics and actions:
Hello! [Wave your right hand.
]
Hello! [Wave your left hand.
]
Hello, how are you? [Wave your right hand, then gesture towards someone else, placing your
arms in front of you in an “And you?” kind of gesture.
]
I’m good! (I’m GOOD!) [Thumbs up!]
I’m great! (I’m GREAT!) [Thrust your hand in the air!]
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