Why: This is a variation on a popular children's song, "The More We Get Together." I used it as a welcome song for my music-themed Early Childhood classes. A welcome song signals to the children and their parents that they are entering a safe and productive environment in which all participate together in the learning process.
This version incorporates elements of American Sign Language (ASL). ASL is a language spoken by individuals of the deaf community, but it has also been widely used by the theatre community as an alternative method of communication in dramas, musicals and dance theatre.
I use ASL with infants to engage and stimulate their senses, encourage visual tracking and present a bilingual musical experience.
I use ASL with toddlers to promote physical expression of feelings, ideas and concepts. You may find this technique particularly useful if you are already teaching your child what is commonly known as Baby Sign, a rudimentary form of ASL that enables pre-verbal communication.
I use ASL with infants to engage and stimulate their senses, encourage visual tracking and present a bilingual musical experience.
I use ASL with toddlers to promote physical expression of feelings, ideas and concepts. You may find this technique particularly useful if you are already teaching your child what is commonly known as Baby Sign, a rudimentary form of ASL that enables pre-verbal communication.
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Who: Rachel Dempsey contributed and performed this song.
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