Hippopotamus

Words and Music by Jessie Grimes , Rosie Bergonzi and Rosie Adediran.

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A rhythmic chant about a shy hippopotamus who is hiding... Great for exploring rhythm, dynamics, and ostinatos (repeating patterns).

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1 / 1 Hippopotamus (Introductory video)

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Age: 3 to 5 , 5 to 7
Cross-curricular topic: Animals , Living things , Natural world
Song type: Action , Chant
Subject: Early Learning: Communication and language , Early Learning: Expressive arts and design , Music
Scoring: Unison
CCLI ID: 7213670

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