The Cup Song

As many of you already know, we have been learning the cup song.  This came about somewhat accidentally...

Last week we studied sounds and discussed things we like to, and don't like to, hear.  Many students said they liked listening to music and one student shared that her favorite song was "The Cup Song".  She also shared that she loved to watch the video for it, so we viewed the video.  Students not only sang the song but also tapped their desks along with the song, as we were without cups.  I decided that the cup song would be our next project as it fits perfectly into Math patterns, music components of Art, and cooperation skills.

Here are the two songs we have been working with.  The Irish version is slower and tends to be easier to follow, as it is in a different language and therefore the kids don't sing, they just concentrate on the cup pattern.  I have linked both versions below for easy access, as it sounds like the students are practicing at home quite a bit.  Sorry... haha.

Cup Song ~ Irish/Gaelic version

The Cup Song