Ask Me to Sing Cards
In Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade, I like to
have the children develop their individual singing voice. I
have adopted a method from music educator John
Feierabend called “Ask Me to Sing.” In every single music
class, we include this activity. The children sit in a circle
and I teach them what is considered a “grade appropriate
simple song.” The song is easy to memorize, short, and
vocally appropriate for their range. Once the children are
comfortable singing the song in a group (usually after 2-3
class periods), they get a chance to sing the song by
themselves. Usually about 5-6 students get a turn a day.
We continue to work on the particular song until every
student has had the option to sing it by themselves. The
students do not have to participate, although about 95% of
each class usually does. After the child performs, they
receive an “Ask Me Card.” This card should go home in
their take home folders. Once at home, they should hand
the card to a family member who will “ask them to sing”
the song! This technique allows the children to share a
little piece of their music classe with their families. It
allows me to also hear and informally assess all of my
students’ singing voices! Enjoy listening to these simple
songs 