Songs/Rhymes: You're a Grand Old Flag
Children sing a traditional patriotic song by George Cohan.
Children sing a traditional patriotic song by George Cohan.
What you'll need
Step by step
Step 1
Introduce children to a traditional patriotic march, written by George M. Cohan as a tribute to the American flag. Click Download Resource to view lyrics.
Step 2
Invite children to march around the room as they sing.
Learning outcomes
Creative Arts
Music
Knows and sings songs; uses appropriate tone in songs requiring loud and soft sounds
Knows and sings more complex songs; uses singing voice to echo short, melodic patterns and tone; participates in music across learning domains
Creative Arts
Movement and Dance
Participates in solo or group creative movement activities and dance; uses creative movement and dance across learning domains
Designs original movements and interpretations; participates in and uses creative movement and dance across learning domains
Social Studies
History and Events
Describes recent past events; identifies annual holidays, birthdays, and cultural celebrations
Describes historically significant events/observances in American history (national cultural events, celebrations, holidays, and historical figures)
Physical Development and Health
Gross Motor Development
Moves body to travel/play games (runs well, gallops, walks on uneven surfaces, walks backward in straight line, broad jumps, hops forward on two feet)
Refines mobility and moves with a purpose (walks backward in games/activities, runs smoothly, gallops, skips, walks heel-to-toe, hops on one foot)
Coordinates body movements in place with increasing skill (begins to kick ball with purpose, throws overhand with some accuracy, dribbles balls with increased coordination, throws and attempts to catch balls, begins using bat/racket to make contact with objects)
Coordinates body movements in place to accomplish a goal (kicks ball accurately in game, throws overhand, dribbles, and catches balls with increasing accuracy, swings bat/racket and makes contact with stationary objects, bounces and passes ball)