This is going to sound familiar; a lot of what I had to say about hymns applies to folk songs, as well. Of course, there is a sacredness that goes along with hymns that you don’t find in folk songs but that doesn’t mean we should skip them. Folk songs pass culture from one generation to the next and help us learn about certain time periods, people, and places. They’re also a pretty trustworthy source of entertainment for your kids. Like I said last time, singing has been a part of humanity for all of time and it’s only recently that we’ve consigned it to the “experts” and you really only hear people singing on stage or in church. Let’s sing in our homes, too. To sing is to be human. If you’re still not convinced, I encourage you to read this for a more in depth look at the value of singing folk songs.
Folk Songs
Goal: to enjoy (and sing) the folk song
Time spent: We usually spend about four to six weeks on each folk song, learning one at a time, and try to sing it a few times a week.
Folk songs should take about five minutes a day.
Folk songs work really well during Morning Time but can also just be done in the car.
Remember: It’s nice if they know the story behind the song and the person who wrote it and composed the music but don’t lose sight of the goal. It really is this simple so don’t overcomplicate it.
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