Days of the Week Song to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
Ms. Christina uses a familiar tune to help kids learn the days of the week in order with musical notes for ukulele or xylophone.
Lyrics and Notes:
[e e f g] Sunday, Monday,
[g f e d] Tuesday, Wednesday,
[c c d e] Thursday, Friday,
[e d d] Saturday.
…
[e e f g] Sunday, Monday,
[g f e d] Tuesday, Wednesday,
[c c d e] Thursday, Friday,
[d c c] Saturday.
…
[d d e c] Oh, what day is
[d e f e c] it today?
[d e f e d] Oh, what day is
[c d g] it today?
…
[e e f g] Sunday, Monday,
[g f e d] Tuesday, Wednesday,
[c c d e] Thursday, Friday,
[d c c] Saturday.
Skills and benefits:
Vocabulary, phonological awareness, sequencing, learn days of the week in order, appreciate classical music, Ode to Joy, Symphony No. 9, Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Origins:
Lyrics by Ms. Christina. Tune by Ludwig van Beethoven.