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times. If there is extra time at the end of the party you can repeat the game, choosing different children to be the princess, naughty pirate and friendly pirate.
There was a happy celebration, celebration, celebration. There was a happy celebration. Long, long ago.
9. PARACHUTE ACTIVITY WITH HIDING: ‘All Around the Castle’ (sung to the traditional tune of ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’)
“Who knows where a princess lives (castle)? And can anyone name the scary monster that sometimes keeps the princess trapped inside the castle (dragon)? Now we’re going to play a game all about the dragon. But first you need to learn the special song.” Sing the song as you hold the imaginary parachute and lift it up high as you say “Roarrrrr” at the end.
Next, take out the real parachute and the children hold onto its edges. They walk around in a circle as you sing the song. They keep the parachute still until “Roarrrrr” when they quickly lift it high into the air. Once the children understand the game, reveal the toy dragon (or crocodile) and place it on top of the parachute. Repeat the song several times with the dragon on top, tossing it high into the air on “Roarrrrr”.
N.B: If the children are mostly three it may be easier to do this activity seated, moving the parachute from side to side to the pulse and lifting it up high at the end.
All around the castle,
The knight chased the dragon. The dragon thought it was all fun, “Roarrrrr” went the dragon.
Take the toy off and ask the children if they’d like to hide underneath. If there are 12 children or less they can take turns hiding under in groups of three. If there are more than 12 children, ask an adult to hold the other end of the parachute so all the children can hide under at once. Sing the song and lift the parachute up as you say “Roarrrrr” to reveal the hidden children. Repeat at least once if all the children are hiding at the same time. If the children have been taking turns, perform the activity one last time so they can all hide under at once.
10. CHASING GAME: ‘Catch the Pirates and Princesses!’ (sung to the traditional tune of ‘Tiny Tim’)
“And now you’re going to have a short pirate and princess lesson. I am the teacher and you are my students. Follow me.” Sing the song acapella and perform the actions as indicated by the lyrics.
“Every pirate must know how to climb the rigging.”
The pirates are climbing, the pirates are climbing, the pirates are climbing, in Your Name Sparkles’ class.
“Every princess must know how to ride a horse.”
The princesses are riding, the princesses are riding, the princesses are riding, in Your Name Sparkles’ class.
“Real pirates and princesses must know how to dance.”
The pirates and princesses are dancing... The pirates and princesses are sleeping... The pirates and princesses are waking...
“Now I’m going to chase you and see how many pirates and princesses I can catch!” Chase the children as you sing the final verse.
The teacher is chasing...
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