Someday I'd like to write a song that is more specific to Christmas. This song can apply to more than just Christmas, but it's a fun one to sing. It allows kids to respond and learn to take turns doing so. We learn more than just musical concepts here! :) Here are the lyrics:
Star Light, Star Bright, first star I see tonight.
Wish I may, wish I might have the wish I wish tonight.
This is sung in a Mi-Sol-La style (examples of Mi-Sol-La songs: It's raining, It's Pouring; a-Tisket-a-Tasket; and the ever popular taunt of "Na-na-na-na-na!"). Here's the piano audio file for it:
I have a star-tipped magic wand I wave around during this song and I make it wander until it lands on the child I want to highlight next. I speak the words, "What do you want for Christmas?" after singing the song, and then let the child respond before singing the song again and moving on to the next child. If you would like to make this a musical experience instead of just doing it for fun, you can ask the questions "What do you want for Christmas" in a mi-sol-la style, and then help kids learn to express their answer in the same way. Example: "I want a Fire Truck" sung in Mi-Sol-Fa style. The kids love expressing their Christmas desires!
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