Sing Frère Jacques!
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Sing Frère Jacques!
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Did you know that children in France have been singing this song for hundreds of years? Songs help your brain remember new words in a whole new language, like magic! "Frère Jacques" means "Brother James" — he is sleeping and the bells want to wake him up. When you finish, try tapping the rhythm on your knees while you sing.
Wake Up!
Wake Up!
Ring ring! Can you hear a bell? In this song, bells wake someone up. Let's find out who!
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What sound do bells make? Show me with your hands!