A slow rocking song incorporating the lycra for heavy work, strong resistance, core strength and balance.
FOCUS AREAS: [heavy work] [coordination] [balance] [calming] [core strength]
Source: Catch a Song, Deanna Hoermann & Doreen Bridges (1985)
One song, many ways:
- Co regulating with one other child: Create a "tug of war" activity with the lycra. Have the child hold one end and you the other and rock side to side to the melody of the song.
- Co regulating to calm with one other child: With the child cuddling you or sitting on your lap, you can gentl rock them from side to side and sing this song.
- Different ways to sing this song: Can you hum? Whistle? Lip trill (blow raspberries)? There are many different ways you can still create the melody of the song with different vocal sounds.
Lyrics:
Heigh di, heigh di ho
The great big elephant is so slow.
Heigh di, heigh di ho
The elephant is so slow.
He swings his trunk from side to side
As he takes the children for a ride.
Heigh di, heigh di ho
The elephant is so slow.
