The circle includes everyone; the group bonds are being strengthened.  This is the simplest of circle dances and yet variation is virtually unlimited and is contained in the lyrics.  Simply change “walking” into any locomotor word. Instructions are built into the song including “stop” and “turn” so that we are telling our bodies what to do. This provides the children with a way of thinking about their bodies and gaining control over them.  This is especially important for those who are still mastering walking alone.  The melody goes up for the first part of the song when you are “walking far, far, away” and then it goes down when you are walking ”back again” thus providing a musical map of the lyrics.

• A circle dance activity
• 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.

Let's Go Out Walking Vocal Preview by Musical Child

Let's Go Out Walking Preview by Musical Child