Land of the Silver Birch
This is a beautiful Canadian folk song that has its roots in First Nations singing while paddling their canoes. How fast could anyone travel if everyone was paddling at different tempos?! Many of us already know this song and I know you will enjoy the beautiful pictures in the video as Michael Mitchell sings.
You could sing an ostinato of -- boom diddy ah dah, boom boom-- while he is singing. You can sing along with the words, or just watch and listen.
Suggested activities: remember that this is optional!
1. Tap/dance the beat.
2. Speak an ostinato while listening: boom diddy ah dah, boom boom.
3. Draw a picture of a place in Canada with water that you have been to and enjoy. Or draw a picture of a picture of a place in Canada with water.
4. Write words or draw a picture of how you feel when listening.
5. Write words or draw a picture of something the song remind you of.
Land of the Silver Birch link. performed by Michael Mitchell
