How Do You Teach Vowel Sounds Using The Apples And Bananas Song?
The “Apples and Bananas” song is a classic. Ask any preschool or Kindergarten teacher about it and they’ll probably break right into song. Not only is the tune catchy and the words simple for children to follow, but with a few props and a little prompting, the song can be a great way to teach long vowel sounds. Learn the tune to the “Apples and Bananas” song. Read the sheet music for the basic melody or, if you can’t read music, ask a teacher to sing it for you. When all else fails, visit a local music store to listen to the song on one of the many children’s CDs it graces. Learn the basic verse of the song, to which it always reverts after you’ve played with the sounds. The words are as follows: “I like to eat, eat, eat, eat I like to eat, apples and bananas I like to eat, eat, eat, eat I like to eat, apples and bananas” Make simple vowel flash cards to teach the letters to your students. Using 3 by 5 index cards, write the letters “A,” “E,” “I,” “O,” and “U” on separate cards with a
