Ahoy, Little Voices crew! I’m so excited to share my brand-new Row Row Row Your Boat video with you β and itβs not your average nursery rhyme. This one takes your little learners on a gentle musical journey across the sea, filled with steady beat rocking, beautiful harmonies, and surprise visits from ocean friends like the octopus, whale, and seahorse!
As a parent or educator, you can use this video in so many ways to support your childβs early musical and developmental skills. Best of all, you can turn everyday objects β like rhythm sticks or even wooden spoons β into oars and join in the fun just like we do in Little Voices Academy.
πΆ Why This Version is Special:
- π It features calming movement and beat activities to help with regulation.
- πΆ It introduces harmony gently β a great way to build early listening skills!
- π It incorporates animal fun, sparking imagination and language development.
- π₯ Itβs interactive β use rhythm sticks, scarves, or even cuddly toys as props!
- π It encourages bonding, whether you’re a teacher, carer, or proud parent.
β¨ 5 Fun Ways to Use the Row Row Row Your Boat Video with Your Child or Class:
1. Steady Beat Rocking
Sit facing your child or students, hold hands, and gently rock back and forth to the beat as the song plays. This supports beat awareness, coordination, and provides a calming sensory rhythm.
2. βOarsβ with Rhythm Sticks or Wooden Spoons
Like we do in the video, pretend your rhythm sticks are boat oars! Tap them on the ground, floor, or knees in time with the music. This helps children feel the pulse of the song while improving motor skills.
3. Ocean Animal Storytime
After singing, ask: What animal did you see today? Extend learning by reading a book about sea animals or asking children to draw their favorite underwater friend. Youβre supporting language, recall, and creativity.
4. Echo Singing & Harmony Play
Try pausing the video after each line and have children echo back. Want to challenge older ones? Sing a harmony note or drone while they sing the melody β a beautiful intro to pitch and harmony!
5. Dramatic Play Boat Ride
Turn chairs into a boat or use a big blanket to “row” on together. Act out visiting the octopus, swimming with the whale, or dancing with the seahorse. Let their imaginations run wild while reinforcing the musical theme.
𧑠Let’s Make Music Together
Whether youβre singing with your own little one at home, leading a music session in the classroom, or just looking for something calm and joyful to start the day β this video is for YOU.
Click here to watch now β‘οΈ ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT
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With waves of love and harmony,
Ms Tina πΆ
Founder of Little Voices Academy & One Voice School of Singing