Silver Buttons Lesson 9

Children sing spontaneously because it is joyous, playful, personal, expressive, and creative. Their natural desire to imitate helps develop their singing voice, learn to match pitch and sing simple melodies correctly.

“Il Court, Il Court Le Furet” is a traditional French children’s folk song and singing game. French folk music varies by the region in which it originated and reflects the traditions and culture of that region.

Because all folk music around the world originated with commoners, untrained in the musical arts, it’s melodies are easy to learn and sing. This makes folk music, in any language, a wonderful tool for early music instruction.

Optional home fun activity: Color and cut out the ferret puppet on page 35 in your workbook
(Remember, these activities are optional but can be a great bonding experience to do with your child during the week.)

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