This beautiful song flows like the forest stream (fuentecita) mentioned in the fifth line. The key changes from minor to major are characteristic of Spanish folk music.

Originally a simple lullaby, it has been adapted as a Christmas carol. 

• A memory activity focussing on a language other than English (Spanish)
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• The musical concepts featured
• Language and speech development opportunities
• A backing track to support your voice singing “live”
• A matching track with a vocal added to assist you in learning how to sing the song live with your children.

A La Nanita Vocal Preview by Musical Child

A La Nanita Preview by Musical Child