Looking for a new book to explore around Halloween? I found a great new suggestion if you teach K-2 grade students. The book is The Ghosts Go Scaring by Chrissy Bozik and illustrator Patricia Storms.
The ghosts go scaring one by one,
hurrah, hurrah!
The ghosts go scaring one by one,
hurrah, hurrah!
The ghosts go scaring one by one,
the little one stops to have some fun.
And they all go scaring
out in the night,
to cause a big fright.
Boo! Boo! Boo!
There are 3 components to the book that will inspire a playful piece of choreography.
- The ghosts are coming out 1 by 1, 2 by 2, 3 by 3, etc. This goes up to number 10. This is a great way to explore duets, trios, etc. and to explore the math concept of division! It gives students different parts to play.
- Second, there is always a solo ghost that pops out and does something - a great opportunity to give motivated students a solo moment in the dance.
- Last, there is a "chorus" repeated on each page:
And they all go scaring
out in the night,
to cause a big fright.
Boo! Boo! Boo!
The Ghosts Go Scaring is a great new addition to your Halloween-time dance explorations. Check it out!
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