Ring in the NewYear
(Tune: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”)
Let’s all do alittle ringing, (Shake hands as ifringing bells.)
Let’s all do alittle ringing,
Let’s all do alittle ringing
It’s a Happy NewYear!
Let’s all do alittle clapping… (Clap hands.)
Let’s all do alittle dancing… (Dancearound.)
Let’s all do alittle smiling… (Smile.)
When is yourbirthday?
When is yourbirthday?
When is yourbirthday?
Stand up andcheer.
(Say months of theyear.)
January, February,March…(Children stand up on their birthday month.)
Let’s all be alittle kinder… (Pat friends on theback.)
For a Happy NewYear!
Yesterday,Today, and Tomorrow
Make a brochure byfolding a piece of paper into thirds. Label the sections “Yesterday”…”Today…”Tomorrow” Children draw what they were like whenthey were little (babies or toddlers), what they look like now, and what theywill be like when they are grown-up.
New Year’sResolutions
Discuss what a NewYear’s Resolution is. Let childrendraw pictures and dictate or write sentences about a resolution they want tohave for the New Year. Put thesetogether to make a class book.
Birthday PartyCenter
Purchase abirthday party package at a dollar store. Put the party hats, favors, plates, etc. in plastic tub. Add paper and pencils so children canwrite invitations to their pretend party. Don’t forget some play dough and candles so they can make birthdaycakes!
