Michael Rosen

Here's the wonderful Michael Rosen performing the classic "Bear Hunt".



This is a great adventure to act out with a group of children. The main theme uses the minor third interval (so-mi) which is very natural for children to sing. The song is great for reinforcing beat competency (ability to keep the beat). At the end, when everyone re-traces their steps, kids must use their sequential memory skills. This is a great echo song. There is also scope to go from here to a pitch exercise by referencing the running up and down stairs. And it's massive fun!

There's more about Michael Rosen's books and poems on his website.

If I was doing this in a group I would pitch it a bit higher so the kids could join in more easily.