early childhood education

A song I co-wrote with a 4-year-old

@TheHorse (238388)

Walnut Creek, California

June 5, 2021 11:17am CST

I like to start singing out of the blue when I'm working with kids. Because they tend to imitate my behaviors, the kids will often wind up singing with me. The other day (actually, a couple of weeks ago), at the "good" preschool, some kids were arguing over stacky blocks, and I started singing. A 4-year-old boy took the cue and added his own lyrics. I leave it up to you to determine which lyrics are his and which are mine. What is sweet is that (weeks later) I can start singing our song, and he'll add his lyrics. It's a bonding thing. Here are the lyrics: mine mine mine do you like to share? not me! at least you're honest at least you're honest mine mine mine we're playing in the sun we forgot to argue and we're having so much fun mine mine mine do you like to share? not me! at least you're honest at least you're honest Copyright (2021) Horse and Aiden

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@FourWalls (86940)

• United States

5 Jun 21

“Not me!” That’s you. You say that to Vanny all the time.

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

5 Jun 21

Spot on

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jun 21

Heh. Could be. Or not.

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jun 21

@arunima25 (loud buzzer sound)

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

5 Jun 21

That was such fun, I'm sure! My son's first original song was "Tater chip, tater chip, don't go 'way, don't go round." He was about 2 or 3. Clearly a musical genius.

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

Absolutely!

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@wolfgirl569 (136063)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Jun 21

I agree with Four Walls

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@wolfgirl569 (136063)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Jun 21

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

Who?

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

@wolfgirl569 I like the fact that littlies can admit that "sharing is hard."

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@RasmaSandra (98157)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Jun 21

That is just awesome and great collaboration.

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@RasmaSandra (98157)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Jun 21

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

@RasmaSandra We'll see what happens.

@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

Maybe I'll record it and make us both rich.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

6 Jun 21

@TheHorse It sounds like music is a good tool to use to relate to the kids.

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jun 21

It really is!

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

26 Jun 21

@TheHorse I am glad of that and you love music so it is a good way for you to connect with them.

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

5 Jun 21

Not me and we forgot to argue...they are yours for sure. A 4 year old will not argue like you do with Vanny

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jun 21

Guess again.

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@lovebuglena (52224)

• Staten Island, New York

5 Jun 21

Not sure who wrote what but I wanna sing the words.

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jun 21

My co-author says you can use any melody you choose.

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@LindaOHio (222896)

• United States

6 Jun 21

Sharing sure is hard! Not me! Really cute.

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@TheHorse (238388)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jun 21

He and I sing it every time we're together.

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