What Should I Drink?
Supplies and Preparation
- Song poster “What Should I Drink Dear Children?” page 136.
- Chart paper with “Why is Water Important?” written at the top.
- Marking pen.
Instructions
Let children know that today (or this week) you are going to be talking about water. Ask: Why is water important? Acknowledge their ideas by writing each comment on the chart.
Today we have a new song called “What Should I Drink, Dear Children?” You are going to listen for a special word in the song. When I say WATER you will stand up! Then when I say WATER again you will sit down! Stand up, sit down. That’s how it goes!
Sing song to the tune of “There’s a Hole in the Bucket, Dear Liza, Dear Liza.”
What should I drink, dear children, dear children, what should I drink to keep my teeth strong?
I better drink WATER (pause for them to stand up) drink WATER (pause for them to sit down) drink WATER (pause for them to stand up) I better drink WATER (pause for them to sit down) to keep my teeth strong.
This time you are going to have to concentrate because I am going to sing very quietly.
Repeat in a quiet voice.
What did the song tell us about water?
Add “Water keeps teeth strong” to your written list of why water is important.
Expansion:
Repeat the song going both faster and slower as children gain more and more self-control with listening for the word “water” before they stand up or sit down.
