English Festivals-Nicoleta Nechita

English Festivals, Nicoleta Nechita

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NICOLETA NECHITA

POEMS AND SONGS FOR PRIMARY LEVEL

Editura Ancaprint, 2007 ISBN 978-973-87964-5-4


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Descrierea CIP a Bibliotecii Nationale a Romaniei Nechita Nicoleta English festivals: songs and poems for primary level/Nicoleta Nechita, Buzau: Ancaprint, 2007 ISBN 978-973-87964-5-4 821 135 1 1 135 1

Contents

Welcome to our show………………………………………………page 3

The Halloween Song……………………………………………….page 4

Trick or treat (like jingle bells)…………………………………….page 6

Five Little Spooky Cats…………………………………………….page 8

Halloween Parade…………………………………………………..page 9

The Ugly Monsters Song…………………………………………..page 11

Halloween Fashion Show………………………………………….page 12

Three Little Witches……………………………………………….page 13

Ten Little Skeletons………………………………………………..page 14

If you are jumpy……………………………………………………page 16

Santa Claus (like the traditionally song)…………………………...page 17

You better watch out!.......................................................................page 18

Deck the halls……………………………………………………...page 19

It’s snowing!.....................................................................................page 21

Little Drummer Boy……………………………………………….page 22

Must Be Santa……………………………………………………...page 23

Oh, holy child!..................................................................................page 25

Invitation…………………………………………………………...page 26

Pray…………………………………………………………………page 27

Dear Santa………………………………………………………….page 28

Winter………………………………………………………………page 29

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It’s Christmas………………………………………………………page 30

The Snowman……………………………………………………...page 31

The Snow…………………………………………………………..page 32

Poem………………………………………………………………...page 33

Good evening, dear Santa…………………………………………...page 34

Happy Birthday Dear Mum!...............................................................page 35

Now it’s time………………………………………………………..page 36

The Yellow Chickens Song…………………………………………page 38

The Rainbow………………………………………………………..page 39

Five Little Pussy Cats……………………………………………….page 40

We are the music makers……………………………………………page 41

The Family Song…………………………………………………….page 42

Animals’ Festival……………………………………………………page 43

Body Song……………………………………………………….......page 45

The Face Song………………………………………………………page 46

Fashion Show………………………………………………………..page 47

Easter Time………………………………………………………….page 50

Rabbits…………………………………………………………….....page 51

God Made The Lamb………………………………………………...page 52

Bibliography……………………………………………………….. page 53

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Welcome to our show

Welcome to our show

We are we are pupils from 5th form.

There is lots of fun

In our show for everyone.

In English today we’ll try

To make you laugh to have some fun.

So clap your hands, enjoy the show

Encourage the pupils from 5th form.

Please sit down and have a rest

We will try to be the best.

Ready, go, let’s start right now!!!!!!

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The Halloween song

It’s Halloween, It’s Halloween, It’s Halloween

Scary cats, black bats, witches’ hats

White ghosts, spooky owls, skeletons

They are all in our show today.

It’s Halloween

Ha! Ha-Ha!

Who’s that?

It’s a witch!

It’s Halloween

Miaow, miaow!

Who’s that?

It’s a cat!

It’s Halloween,

Ooooh! Ooooh!

Who’s that?

It’s a ghost!

It’s Halloween,

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Booo! Booo!

Who’s that?

It’s a monster!

It’s Halloween,

Rattle! Rattle!

Who’s that?

It’s a skeleton!

It’s Halloween, It’s Halloween, It’s Halloween

Scary cats, black bats, witches’ hats,

White ghosts, spooky owls, skeletons,

They are all in Halloween parade. (all together)

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Trick or treat

Spooky cats and bats,

Big black witches’ hats,

They are all prepared,

For you to be scared!

Jack-o’-lanterns are light,

For them to be bright,

On the darkest night

Of October month.

Refrain:

Trick or treat,

Trick or treat

Trick or treat we say

Try to take the sweets before,

The ghosts take us away

On this creepy night,

All deaths are alive,

Walking round the town,

To catch two or one.

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You’d better look out

Where you go tonight

Monsters, ghosts and worms

Will give you a fright!

Refrain:

Trick or treat,

Trick or treat

Trick or treat we say

Try to take the sweets before,

The ghosts take us away

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Five Little Spooky Cats Five little spooky cats Sitting on the floor One jumped away And now there are four Spooky cats, spooky cats ugly and nuts Spooky cats, spooky cats scream and jump! Four little spooky cats Sitting in a tree One jumped away And now there are three Spooky cats, spooky cats ugly and nuts Spooky cats, spooky cats scream and jump! Three little spooky cats Sitting clean and new One jumped away And now there are two.

Spooky cats, spooky cats ugly and nuts Spooky cats, spooky cats scream and jump! Two little spooky cats Sitting in the sun One jumped away And now there is one. Spooky cats, spooky cats ugly and nuts Spooky cats, spooky cats scream and jump! One little spooky cat Left all alone She jumped away And now there is none. Spooky cats, spooky cats ugly and nuts Spooky cats, spooky cats scream and jump!

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Halloween Parade

I am a monster big and strong

Look at me!

In my arms all I can hold

So, come to me dear friends!

I am a witch!

Be scared

On my broom,

All I will take.

I am a pumpkin big and round,

I have no legs, I have no arms

And I like rolling about,

Dance with me my dear friend.

I am a ghost Ooooh! Ooooh!

I come at night to scare you

Let me kiss you for good night

And creepy dreams with me tonight

I am a witch wise and old

I have spells to change you all

Abracadabra, wizzy woo!

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I am a poor skeleton

I have lost my little bones

Have you seen them anywhere?

Or please, borrow me yours!

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The Ugly Monsters Song

One monster

Two monsters

Three ugly monsters

Four monsters

Five monsters

Six ugly monsters

Seven monsters

Eight monsters

Nine ugly monsters

Ten little ugly monsters.

How many monsters?

Ten!

And now back from ten to one

Ten monsters

Nine monsters

Eight ugly monsters

Seven monsters

Six monsters

Five ugly monsters

Four monsters

Three monsters

Two ugly monsters

One little ugly monster!

How many monsters?

One!

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Halloween Fashion Show

Presenter: Ladies and Gentlemen!

This is a monster!

Monster: Nice to meet you!

He is twelve years old

He likes worms, chips and spiders,

He is very smart and scary,

He has got a big head, a big mouth,

Four arms and four legs.

Give him some spiders please!

And a big hand of applause.

P: This is a witch

She is 11 years old,

She is ugly and tall

She is wearing a long black dress and a big hat.

She has got a creepy smile.

Give her some mice, please!

And a big hand of applause.

This is a ghost, a skeleton, a pumpkin etc.

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Three Little Witches

Three little witches sitting on a broom

Wiggle! Wiggle! Wiggle!

One goes down!

Two little witches sitting on a broom


One goes down!

One little witch sitting on a broom


No little witches sitting on the broom!

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Ten Little Skeletons

Ten little skeletons standing in a line,

One went home and now there are nine.

Nine little skeletons, sitting on a gate,

One fell off, and now there are eight.

Eight little skeletons, looking up at heaven,

One fell down, and now there are seven.

Seven little skeletons playing with sticks,

One broke his head, and now there are six.

Six little skeletons playing with knives,

One was killed and now there are five.

Five little skeletons pushing at the door,

One fell in, and now there are four.

Four little skeletons sitting in a tree,

One fell down, and now there are three.

Three little skeletons, out in a boat,

One fell overboard, and now there are two.

Two little skeletons playing with a gun,

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One shot the other, and now there is one.

One little skeleton dancing all around,

He lost his bones, and now there is none.

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If You Are Jumpy

If you are jumpy and you know it: nod your head.

If you are jumpy and you know it: nod your head

If you are jumpy and you know it and don’t really want to show it

If you are jumpy and you know it: nod your head, clench your teeth, shake

your arms, wag your finger, say BOO!, do all five.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus a little old man

Has arrived from snowy places

And he’s brought a lot of presents

For the girls and for the boys

Santa Claus, Santa Claus

Santa Claus oh! Little old man, where do you want to go?

We’ll sing you a Christmas carol if we know that you won’t go.

Santa Claus, Santa Claus.

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You better watch out!

You better watch out,

You better not cry,

You better not pout,

I’m telling you why:

Santa Claus is coming to town!

He’s making a list,

He’s checking it twice,

He’s gonna find out

Who’s naughty or nice.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

He sees you when you're sleeping.

He knows when you're awake.

He knows if you've been bad or good,

So be good for goodness sake!

Oh, you better watch out!

You better not cry.

Better not pout,

I'm telling you why:

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

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Deck the halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

This the season to be jolly,


Don we now our gay apparel,

Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,


See the blazing Yule before us,


Strike the harp and join the chorus.


Follow me in merry measure,


While I tell of Yule tide treasure,


Fast away the old year passes,


Hail the new, you lads and lasses,


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Sing we joyous, all together,


Heedless of the wind and weather,


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It’s snowing!

It’s snowing, it’s snowing,

Children are playing

Santa is coming,

There’s love and joy around.

It’s snowing, it’s snowing,

We all have presents

Candies and candles

It’s Christmas, it’s Christmas around.

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Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,

rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,

On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,

rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

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Must Be Santa-Chant

Group1:Who's got a beard that's long and white? Group2:Santa's got a beard that's long and white.

Who comes around on a special night? Santa comes around on a special night.

Special night, beard that's white... Must be Santa, must be Santa,

Must be Santa, Santa Claus(all together: group 1 and 2)

Who wears boots and a suit of red? Santa wears boots and a suit of red. Who wears a long cap on his head? Santa wears a long cap on his head.

Cap on head, suit that's red, Special night, beard that's white...

Must be Santa, must be Santa, Must be Santa, Santa Claus.

Who's got a big red cherry nose? Santa's got a big red cherry nose.

Who laughs this way, "Ho, ho, ho!"? Santa laughs this way, "Ho, ho, ho!".

Ho, ho, ho, cherry nose, Cap on head, suit that's red,

Special night, beard that's white... Must be Santa, must be Santa, Must be Santa, Santa Claus.

Who very soon will come our way? Santa very soon will come our way. Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh.

Santa's little reindeer pull his sleigh.

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Reindeer sleigh, come our way, Ho, ho, ho, cherry nose,



Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon.

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.

Reindeer sleigh, come our way, Ho, ho, ho, cherry nose,



In groups pupils chant this song while they are dressing up Santa Claus. It would be very useful to have drums or metal boxes with rice in them.

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Oh, Holy Child!

Oh, holy child with blue light eyes, You come alone in our world,

To give us good, for what was worse, To love, to suffer and forgive.

Oh, Jesus Lord

Be near us, in our hearts. Bless all the children in this world,

And stay in our hearts forever.

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Invitation

Dear children, come and play

Winter games with me today,

You can see the time is right

For a little snowball fight!

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Pray

Oh dear lord, bless us

At home, at school, at play,

Thank you for our families and teachers

For our health and our bread,

Guard and protect us day by day,

In Jesus name: Amen!

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Dear Santa,

Dear Santa, we are waiting for you to come

With your magic toys for little girls and boys

But do not forget to bring:

A car for me,

A doll for her,

A cell for him,

A ball for us,

A dog for them,

Thank you!

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Winter

It’s winter, it’s calm

Falling snow,

Sleeping trees,

It’s winter, in our town today.

Autumn

It’s autumn, it’s windy,

Lovely time to play,

Nothing is as pleasant,

As an autumn day

Spring

It’s spring, the sky is clear,

The earth warms up

Waking trees,

New green leaves

The spring is finally here.

Summer

It’s summer, it’s hot

Buzzing bees,

In the trees,

It’s summer in our town today.

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It’s Christmas

It’s Christmas time around the world,

It’s time for giving, time for love,

It’s time for our hearts to sing

Merry Christmas dear fellows!

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The Snowman

I am tall and fat

And white around,

My eyes are coal,

My legs are short,

I have no neck,

I have no toes,

But I bring you fun

In winter time!

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The Snow

The snow is white and clean

It makes a magic scene,

It covers trees and streets

And makes the children thrill.

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Poem

Oh, my dear, do you know?

When winter is near

Santa will come at night,

For the good little child.

First you have to go to bed,

And after that, here he comes,

With a sack full of toys

For the girls and boys.

So, remember dear!

When winter is near,

Santa will come, only

If you were a very good child.

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Good evening dear Santa

Good evening, dear Santa

God evening: how are you!

All the children are happy

To say ‘hello’ to you.

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Happy Birthday,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday dear mums,

Happy birthday to you!

From your daughters and sons,

Happy birthday, dear mums,

Happy birthday dear mums

Happy birthday to you.

With every wish warm and true,

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday dear mums,

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday for you,

Happy birthday for us,

Happy birthday for all of us,

Happy birthday for all!

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Now it’s time

Now it’s time to wash your hands,

Wash your hands, wash your hands,

Now it’s time to wash your hands,

Early in the morning.

Now it’s time to wash your face,

Wash your face, wash your face,

Now it’s time to wash your face,


Now it’s time to wash your ears,

Wash your ears, wash your ears,

Now it’s time to wash your ears,


Now it’s time to brush your teeth,

Brush your teeth, brush your teeth,

Now it’s time to brush your teeth,


Now it’s time to comb your hair,

Comb your hair, comb your hair,

Now it’s time to comb your hair,


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Now it’s time to put on your cloths,

Put on your cloth, put on your cloths,

Now it’s time to put on your cloths,


Now its time to eat your breakfast,

Eat your breakfast, eat your breakfast,

Now it’s time to eat your breakfast,


Now it’s time to go to school,

Go to school, go to school,

Now it’s time to go to school,


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The Yellow Chickens Song

One little

Two little

Three little chickens

Four little

Five little

Six little chickens

Seven little

Eight little

Nine little chickens

Ten little yellow chickens.

How many chickens?

Ten.

Ten little

Nine little

Eight little chickens

Seven little

Six little

Five little chickens

Four little

Three little

Two little chickens

One little yellow chicken

How many chickens?

One .

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The Rainbow

The rainbow on the sky,

The rainbow on the sky,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got red,

The rainbow has got red,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got yellow,

The rainbow has got yellow,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got pink,

The rainbow has got pink,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got green,

The rainbow has got green,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got purple,

The rainbow has got purple,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got orange,

The rainbow has got orange,

O-I-E-O deer O

The rainbow has got blue,

The rainbow has got blue,

O-I-E-O deer O

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Five Little Pussy Cats

Five little pussy cats, Sitting on the floor One jumped away,

And now there are four

Pussy cats, pussy cats happy and gay Pussy cats, pussy cats jump away!

Four little pussy cats

Sitting in a tree One jumped away

And now there are three

Pussy cats, pussy cats happy and gay Pussy cats, pussy cats jump away!

Three little pussy cats Sitting clean and new,

One jumped away And now there are two.

Pussy cats, pussy cats happy and gay

Pussy cats, pussy cats jump away

Two little pussy cats, Sitting in the sun

One jumped away, And now there is one.

Pussy cats, pussy cats happy and gay

Pussy cats, pussy cats jump away

One little pussy cat, Left all alone,

She jumped away And now there is none.

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We are the music makers

We are the music makers Who come from London Town.

We are the music makers Who come from London Town

We can play on the pia-pia-pi-ano. We can play on the pia-pia-pi-ano

And we can dance hopsala, hopsala, hopsala

And we can dance hopsala. Hop-sa-la.

We are the music makers

Who come from London Town. We are the music makers

Who come from London Town We can play on the ha-ha-ha-harmonica. We can play on the ha-ha-ha-harmonica.



We are the music makers,

Who come from London Town. We are the music makers,

Who come from London Town. We can play on the pic-a-pic-a-picolo, We can play on the pic-a-pic-a-picolo.



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The family song

This is my mother Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you, too.

This is my father Nice to meet you


This is my sister Nice to meet you


This is my brother Nice to meet you


This is my aunt Nice to meet you


This is my uncle Nice to meet you


This is my cousin Nice to meet you


This is my grandpa Nice to meet you


This is my grandma Nice to meet you


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Animals’ Festival

I’m not so big I’ve got two ears and four legs

A tail and I’m the man’s best friend I always say wow-bow as guard Can you guess who am I? (Dog)

I’m little and sweet, I’ve got two small ears and four legs

And I’ve also got a beautiful tail I stay in the house to catch the mice

Who am I can you guess? (Cat)

I’m big and tall, I’ve got two ears, two big eyes,

A long tail and a big mouth, A big body and four legs,

I eat grass on fields all day, And a big glass of milk

For you every morning I prepare, Now can you guess what my name is? (Cow)

I’m fat, dirty and short,

I’ve got big ears and small legs A short tail and a big snout, I dig all day under my pigsty

I eat and sleep as much as I can And give you meat for Christmas day

Now what my name is? Please, tell me! (Pig)

I’m not so small but I’m not big, I’ve got tow ears and curly hair A short tail and four short legs,

I like grass, I give you white wool And I’m your meal at Easter time

Who am I? (Sheep)

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I’m big and strong, I run all day,

I clop and neigh, I’ve got a tail and a big mouth Four long legs and a big mane,

At man’s work I’m a good help, Let’s see now:

Who am I? (Horse)

I’m small and dressed in downs I’ve got two legs, I cluck all day

I’ve got two eyes and a small beak I give you eggs and little chicks

Who am I? (Hen)

I’m small and dressed in downs, too I’m very proud

I’ve got two legs and a big crest A small beak and a great voice

I give you a sing early in the morning. Who am I? (Cock)

This activity can be done with wild animals as well.

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Body Song

One, two, three, four, five Let’s all do the beetle jive!

Put your right hand in Put your right hand out Shake it a little, a little,

And turn yourself about.

Beetle, beetle, beetle fun Touch the ground everyone.

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Let’s all do the jive again!

Put your left hand in

Put your left hand out, Shake it a little, a little


Let’s all start again!

One, two, three, four, five Let’s all do the beetle jive!

Put your right foot in, Put your right foot out, Shake it a little, a little,


Beetle, beetle, beetle fun Touch the ground everyone. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Let’s all do the jive again!

Put your left foot in, Put your left foot out,

Shake it a little, a little, And turn yourself about.

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The Face Song

Show your face

To your desk mate,

Touch your hair,

Touch your nose,

Touch your mouth,

Touch your eyes,

Touch your ears,

Start again!

Show your face

To your desk mate,

Touch your hair,

Touch your nose,

Touch your mouth,

Touch your eyes,

Touch your ears,

That’s the end.

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Fashion Show

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen!

Welcome to our fashion show!

We are Mary and John, and we are going to present you our fashion show.

Let’s begin!

P1; Here we can see Kate she is a young model she is only 10 years old.

She has got long brown hair, brown eyes and a great smile!

Today she is wearing a purple suit, a white blouse and a pair of black shoes.

Oh, she has got a catalogue!

Can you guess what her job is?

Children; she is a teacher!

P1; I hope she gets good marks to pupils!

Let’s give her a big hand of applause, please for Kate!

P2; Here we can see John he is 10 years old.

He has got short blond hair, brown eyes and a nice face!

Today he is wearing a white coat, a pair of black trousers and black shoes.

Oh, he has a fork and a spoon!

Can you guess what his job is?

Children: He is a chef!

Yam! Yam! He is preparing delicious meals!

Let’s give him a big hand of applause!

P1: Here we can see Nicola she is a young model, too. She is ten years old.

She has got long blonde hair, brown eyes a pretty face!

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Today she is wearing a white coat, a white cap and a pair of black shoes.

She has got a stethoscope!


Children: she is a doctor!

Oh God I do not want to be her patient!

Let’s give her a big hand of applause!

P2: Here we can see Adrian, he is ten years old. He has got short dark hair,

brown eyes and a serious face!

Today he is wearing a blue jacket, black trousers and a pair of black shoes.

He has a whistle in his hand!


Children: he is a policeman!

Look at him how solemn he is!


P1: here we can see Laura she is ten years old, she has got short blonde hair,

green eyes and a smiley face.

Today she is wearing a white blouse, a patterned skirt and a pair of red

shoes.

Look! She is dancing!


Children: she is a dancer!

Wow she is very cheerful!

Let’s give her a big hand of applause!

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P2: Here we can see George. He is ten years old, he has got short dark hair

and brown eyes.

Today he is wearing a blue suit, a pair of black shoes and a full bag of

letters.



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Easter Time

Bunnies soft and cuddly,

Lambs are softly, too.

Painted eggs in baskets,

Easter cards for friends,

Music in the air,

Flowers just to tell us

It’s Easter everywhere.

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Rabbits

Rabbits are brown,

Rabbits are white

Rabbits are always

An Easter delight.

Rabbits are cuddly,

The large and the small.

But I like chocolate ones

The best of all.

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God made the lamb

God made the lamb,

And God made the sun,

God made the tree

And God made me.

I thank you God,

For the sun and the tree,

For this Easter lamb,

And for making me.

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BIBLOGRAPHY

Dakin Julian, SONGS AND RHYMES FOR THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH,

Endinburgh, Logman, 1968

http://www.christmas-carols.net

Popa Bianca, Ralea Monica, I am Special, Bucuresti: editura Didactica si

Pedagogica, 2003

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