What songs would you put on a CD for elementary music?

Question

I'm wanting to make a CD for kids ranging from kindergarten to grade 7. I teach elementary and middle school music and am always looking for new music to use for listening games, dance and rhythm activies. The songs need to be upbeat with clean lyrics. Usually, I use motown for these activities, but I'd like to try something more modern. Songs I'm thinking of would be Cotton-Eyed Joe, the Cha-Cha Slide etc.

Answer 1

any of Peter Combs stuff

Answer 2

The Electric Slide

YMCA

Grease Lightnin'

Last Dance (by Donna Summer)

Go to a music store - or even a dollar store - and pick up a "party mix" CD. The cheap ones do not have songs done by the original artist, but it will give you an idea of some upbeat songs, then you can get versions of the original artists' renditions.

Answer 3

Use the beach boys

Answer 4

well, any song would do, except the ones with bad words in them. i using a few love songs and rock songs. try listening to the radio to find out examples you can use.

Answer 5

play by david banner

nahhhht!!!!!

Answer 6

anything disney, the wheels on the bus, purple people eater?