Metaphors, Rhyming Words, and Similes using the song ‘A Silly Song’ (Expanded)

The crazy-fun LYRICS and lively melody in A Silly Song are perfect for encouraging students to get up and move. 

Listen for and list the enormous collection of great RHYMING words. Remember to exaggerate when you articulate the RHYMING words so students SEE as well as HEAR that they are alike.

Many students are intrigued by dinosaurs. Because dinosaur is used in the song LYRICS, tap into that interest and let that little one share and shine.

Watch a YouTube video of a hummingbird.

There are some words used in the song that might not be familiar to students. Provide actual examples, photos, or stories with these words in them to increase understanding and mental imaging potential.

SIMILES and METAPHORS are used in this song. There are ideas suggested for class discussion.

The end of the song illustrates the different ways a voice can sound: singing voice, speaking, whispering, shouting.

Workbook Exercises:

• ‘A Silly Song’ Coloring Page – A fun drawing of many of the things included in the lyrics of this song.

• Match the Voices – Look at the four pictures and write which type of voice you think is being used: singing, speaking, whisper, or shouting. Then, color each picture.

• Match the Rhyming Words – Look in Column Three to find the word that rhymes with the words in Column One. Write that word in Column Two next to the Column One word that rhymes with it. (Answer key is provided.)

• Word Search – Can you find all 12 hidden words from the song, A Silly Song? (Answer key is provided.)

• More Word Search Fun! – Can you find all 12 hidden words from the song, A Silly Song? There may be some additional words as well that aren’t included on the list. (Answer key is provided.)

It’s FUN for classroom teachers, music educators, homeschoolers and students!

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Grade Level:  Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd