Days of the Week

Building Oral Vocabulary through Song

Stage of Literacy Development:

Stage 0: Foundation for Literacy
Stage 1: Beginning Literacy

Ages:

3-6

Grade Range:

PreK K

Food Groups:

Primary:
Oral Language
Secondary:
Motivation for Literacy

Transcript

Teacher and Students: Days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, days of the week, days of the week, *Snap, snap*. Theres Sunday and theres Monday, theres Tuesday and theres Wednesday, theres Thursday and theres Friday, and then theres Saturday. Days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, days of the week, days of the week, *Snap, snap*. Theres Sunday and theres Monday, theres Tuesday and theres Wednesday, theres Thursday and theres Friday, and then theres Saturday. Days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, *Snap, snap*, days of the week, days of the week, days of the week, *Snap, snap*.

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Activity Objective

The goal of Days of the Week: Building Oral Vocabulary through Song is to help students develop oral language skills by learning the days of the week to the tune of The Adam's Family paired with snapping actions.

Quick Tips

Additional Comments:

- As some students may have trouble snapping their fingers, you could also invite them to clap to the song instead.
- Using songs to teach oral language is a great way to excite your students about their learning and to keep them engaged.