I've Been Burping in the Classroom: And Other Silly Sing-Along Songs (Giggle Poetry)
Giggle Poetry Series
What’s inside...
Get ready to sing your way through class with this fun songbook all about school. Each page contains color illustrations that add even more appeal to an already charming collection. This book is sure to fill any musical occasion with giggles because these songs are about smelly lunchboxes, the prettiest girl in school, messy lockers, and the day the teacher was sent to detention. The songs, written to familiar tunes by Bruce Lansky and his band of giggle-poets-turned-songwriters, have been tested on a panel of 500 school children and rated as 'much funnier' than other popular songbooks. With humorous renditions like 'I've Been Burping in the Classroom' and 'The Halls Were Decked with Toilet Paper', this collection promises endless fun and laughter for students and teachers alike.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What feelings do the silly songs in the book bring out in you?
Can you think of a funny event that happened at school that could be turned into a silly song?
Which song from the book is your favorite and why?
How does the rhythm of the songs make you want to move or dance?
If you could write your own silly song, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each song, fostering a deeper understanding of their emotional responses.
Discuss the creativity behind converting everyday events into humorous songs, prompting your child to use their imagination.
Share your own favorite silly song from your childhood with your child, creating a bonding experience and showing that humor is timeless.
Explore the use of rhyme and rhythm in the songs, which can help enhance your child's linguistic skills and phonetic awareness.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respecting others' feelings
Explanation: Through humorous and playful songs, children learn about the importance of being considerate of others' emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can practice kindness and empathy in their interactions at school and with family, understanding how their actions affect others.
Example Lesson: Creativity and expression
Explanation: The book encourages children to express themselves through singing and enjoying silly songs.
Real-World Application: Kids can be motivated to engage in creative activities like writing poems, singing, or creating their own silly songs, fostering a love for artistic expression.
Example Lesson: Importance of laughter
Explanation: By sharing funny moments and songs, children see how laughter can create a positive atmosphere.
Real-World Application: Children learn to use humor as a way to connect with peers, ease tensions, and enjoy their day-to-day experiences.
Example Lesson: Language skills development
Explanation: Engaging with rhythmic and rhyming structures in songs enhances linguistic abilities and vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Children improve their reading and speaking skills, which helps in better communication and academic performance.
Example Lesson: Social skills through sharing
Explanation: Songs often involve interaction and participation, teaching children the value of sharing and cooperating.
Real-World Application: This lesson is applicable in group activities at school, teaching children how to collaborate and share creatively with others.