Caterpillar

A charming song about a little caterpillar looking for something to eat. You can use the song to talk about lifecycles of caterpillars and how they change into butterflies. You could also try adding some simple actions and movements.

Words and Music by Niki Davies

Used by permission of Out of the Ark Music

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Key stage KS1, EYFS

Year group Reception, 1, 2

Subject Science

Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)

Vocal range Small (up to a 5th), Medium (around an octave)

Musical format Unison
- Caterpillar (notes and activities)

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Song Writer Biography

Niki Davies

Niki Davies is one of Britain’s top music writers for nursery and reception aged children. She is an early years education specialist and therefore understands how to appeal to the very young through her music. Whilst having numerous works published, Niki is also in great demand for her teacher workshops and has written for many BBC radio and television programmes. Niki has two children and lives in Lancashire.
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Happy Sun High!

Out of the Ark Music

Sing your way through the summer term with these 10 catchy new songs which can be used throughout the year. Topics include picnics, sunglasses, red sails and beaches, and will delight teachers and children alike. This is the third book in this seasonal series intended for nursery and Key Stage 1 children, and was written specifically for the needs and abilities of younger children.
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Audio information

The audio tracks were used by permission of Out of the Ark Music, produced by Paul Langwade and Mark Johnson, sung by the Out of the Ark Choir.

Copyright information

All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.

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Jemma Forster Forster Report this comment

Posted 15th Mar 2011 04:06

I think it's a song for younger ones

Miss Jenkinson Report this comment

Posted 19th May 2010 08:54

I heard this song in school / reception class and the children loved it.....so did i

Mrs Hanley Report this comment

Posted 23rd Apr 2010 09:21

I am going to use this song with reception this afternoon. I thought this would be appropriate as the children are learning about the life cycle of a caterpillar. Angela Hanley- HLTA- St Benet's school