My kids aren't often required to turn in papers, but when they do, there's always a possibility one or two or three could find their way to me without a name. This little song helps remedy that problem. It's also a useful management tool, because they know their names need to be written before we finish singing it. I'm all about streamlining transitions! (I apologize. I don't know where I found this song.)
Here are the words just in case you didn't catch them all and would like to make this part of your classroom routine.
I do something kind of like that and my son (a 5th grader at the time came up with the words for me). It is to the same tune "If You're Happy and You Know It." It goes like this: Put your name on your paper, first grade. Put your name on your paper, first grade. Put your name on your paper, so I'll know which one is yours. Put your name on your paper, first grade.
Cute! Great way to get those names on. Thanks!
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First Impressions
Thanks Dee. I'm glad you might be able to use it.
DeleteI do something kind of like that and my son (a 5th grader at the time came up with the words for me). It is to the same tune "If You're Happy and You Know It."
ReplyDeleteIt goes like this:
Put your name on your paper, first grade.
Put your name on your paper, first grade.
Put your name on your paper, so I'll know which one is yours.
Put your name on your paper, first grade.
It works every time!
First Grade Shenanigans
Dawn, a little singing sure does the trick. Thanks for sharing your version with me.
DeleteGreat way to get the students to write down their names! Why is that so hard for some of them to remember? :)
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Conversations in Literacy
Lori, it works pretty well. Will you be singing it with your little ones tomorrow? :) Thanks for always coming by.
DeleteBlake knew the song before we even pressed play! :)
ReplyDeletePaige, ahh he remembers? I love that!
DeleteI sing this in my room all the time. If I forget, the kids will start singing it. Love it!!
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welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com
Connie, very cool that you know it as well. My kids will sing without me too!
DeleteI literally sing everything! Thanks for giving me another reason to sing!
ReplyDeleteLori (luvyorkies@gmail.com)
Teaching With Love and Laughter
Lori, same here. We sing all day long. It's such a great management tool isn't it? Thanks for coming by.
DeleteYou have the best songs for transitions! Keep them coming, I am learning a lot from you!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Light a Fire in Third Grade
Julie, thank you much! I'm glad to hear some of our little ditties are useful with your 3rd graders too.
DeleteCute song! I am your newest follower. Please stop by and visit some time.
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Classroom Companion
Hi Sandra. Welcome. I'm so happy that you've dropped by and decided to stay a while. I've love to come visit you too.
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