Perhaps the most-sung song in the world. Much more popular than any song on the pop charts. So simple, and yet so moving to sing it with young children and share in their joyful participation. You can sing it, hum it, do the actions, strum along on a guitar or ukelele, sing/read one of the many illustrated books, use finger cymbals or a triangle for the 'strong' beats (first beat of each bar), give children stars to wave with the beat. Sing it softly, or a bit louder (but not too loud). Sing it at a gentle pace (not too fast). Sing it often, never just once.
