This is The Day

What: Traditional Christian Song, Celebration Song

Why: This is a "call and response" or echo song. Children work on listening and responding, ear training and taking turns. The simple signs encourage visual tracking, crossing the midline and fine motor skills. Incorporating signs or simple, repetitive choreography into your songs teaches children about expressing ideas through physical movement. Physicality in a song can be a way in for children who are non-verbal or more comfortable observing before vocalizing.

How:



Who: Rosalie Horak contributed this song. 

Rosalie has worked as a Director of Christian Education for the past 17 years, the last 12 at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Lakewood, Colorado. Rosalie also taught first grade in the public school system for 10 years. She holds a degree in elementary education. Performed by Rachel Dempsey and Matt Dempsey.