Rhyming Words, Syllables, Storytelling, and Improvisation using the song ‘Lunchbox Lunchbox’

Lunchbox, Lunchbox is an example of a song that tells a story. CHOREOGRAPHY, RHYMING words, and fun are all rolled into this one piece. This song can be used to recognize RHYMING words, and that they fall at the end of each PHRASE. A PHRASE is simply a musical sentence.

It’s good for primary grades and above to learn the vocabulary words VERSE and CHORUS, and this is a terrific song for easy recognition of these terms.

Extended learning might include a discussion of food choices they might like to find in their lunchbox. 

A STEADY BEAT is used throughout this song. Students can clap in different patterns to keep time to the music.

Workbook Exercises:

• ‘Lunchbox, Lunchbox’ Coloring Page – This drawing is a picture of a lunchbox filled with food. There is a clock with the hands almost pointing to noon to go with the song’s lyrics: “At twelve o’clock I’ll get to see, what my Mom packed.”

• Design Your Own Lunchbox – Use your imagination to create and color your very own lunchbox.

• Which of These Items Do Not Belong in a Lunchbox? – Read the four items on each line. Cross out the one that doesn’t belong in a lunchbox. (Answer key is provided.)

• Pack Your Own Lunchbox – What if you could pack your own lunchbox?!? Draw your favorite foods and drinks in the lunchbox, then color them.

• Write Your Own Story – Pack your lunchbox with your favorite things to eat and drink. Be sure to answer the questions using constructed responses. 
  
  What would you put in your lunchbox? Which foods might be healthy choices? Which foods might not be healthy choices? What drink would you put in your lunchbox? Describe what you lunchbox looks like.

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

Format: PDF

Grade Level:  Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd