A well-laid out yearly curriculum plan showing that the required concepts and skills have been covered and an explanation of the value of these songs (as outlined above) should be available for anyone who might need reassurance that curriculum has not been thrown out the window. As your students leave the music room singing “Tom the Toad” and creating new verses (and we didn’t even talk about the benefits of encouraging composing!!!) teachers are well advised to be prepared to explain their curriculum choices. There may be administrators or parents who question the validity of these camp songs in the educational setting. As music teachers, let’s not tell them they are actually developing some music skills. Students will think they are getting away with something as they sing these funny, disgusting, and silly songs. Creating opportunities to develop independent singing is a gift. There are many many versions of this song. Camp songs are a great way to enjoy singing and provide a library of songs that children will be comfortable singing when they are out of the music room over the summer. We hear this Bazooka Bubble Gum Song a lot at camp, on hikes, and on hayrides. It is time for review, and to have some fun using the music skills that have been developed over the school year. Teachers are busy compiling assessments from the term and writing report cards and new concepts are not introduced in these last few weeks of school. The main curriculum goals have been accomplished. Is a great activity for the end of the school year.
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