I printed on white card stock for durability and cut everything out (there are 2 blank “envelopes” in case you have different/more songs than I do – sorry that I can’t create editable documents). I then hot glued all the heads on popsicle sticks and everything else to the red poster board.
I made the white pockets by simply bringing in the corners a bit on each flap and put a dollop of hot glue. The top pocket is just a blank sheet of card stock so I could hold all the sticks and is made the same way (I did reinforce the edges with packaging tape because it holds quite a bit).
- When I hold up the Otoscope (I’m actually just using a little flashlight), they were to open their ears and listen to the words and message of the song. This is where we will fix any tricky wording spots in the songs. This will probably be our main focus as it’s the second verses in a couple songs that we are still struggling with. – use with all the 2nd verses on songs.
- Once we’ve repaired the words, we will move on to the Tongue depressor. When I hold it up, that is their cue to open their mouths and throat nice and wide to project as much volume and clarity as possible.
- When I hold up the Stethoscope, that means I want them to feel the song in their hearts. How does it make them feel? How does the song make the Dr. feel?
You can find them all HERE along with other helpful tips for your program. You can also check out my “Review Activities” tab HERE for more simple review activities to get you ready for your program!
Check out this quick tutorial video for accessing the Resource Library:
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Category Title > Primary Program Review > Song Hospital Review.
5 thoughts on “The Song Hospital”
Camille, this seems really fun. I'll add an activity that fits your theme…what about doing "Singing Pox" or "Musical Measles"? It's on the Facebook group right now too. Have you ever tried it? Fun or Flop??
Great idea! I haven't tried it but on the FB group, it seems to be a hit! Thanks for your comment!
~Camille
I'd love to hear more about how you use the Ribbon Review Box activity. Do the children just choose a ribbon to cut and you sing that song? Or is there something more that I'm not getting?
Hi KatrinaW!
With the ribbon box, I will cut a ribbon as soon as I think they have mastered the song – they know the words, everyone is singing, hands are by their sides, everyone standing, looking at me, etc. I use this when we are nearing the program and it will take me a few weeks to cut off all the ribbons to reveal the treat inside.
I hope that answers your question – let me know if not!
~Camille
I'm totally going to use this idea! You could also have a picture of an X-ray or a reflex hammer to represent strong bones… kids have to sing the song standing up straight with hands at their sides and looking at you.
Also, a bandaid or gauze… you could sing the song once and see which phrase "needs a bandaid", then sing that phrase 3 more times.