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Dear Dad (song)
Textbook pp. 42–43
GoalListen to and warmly sing “Dadajon” (Dear Dad); join the dots to reveal an instrument.
New words
dad · dadalove, warmth · mehrhello, greeting · salom
Explanation
The words of “Dadajon” are by P. Mo‘min and the music by D. Omonullayeva. In the song, children happily greet their dad when he comes home from work. We sing it warmly, with a kind voice. The chorus repeats in the song.
Worked examples
“Da-da-jon” = ti-ti ta (two quick claps, one long clap).
Class activity
“Welcoming Dad”: children work in pairs. One plays “Dad” coming through the door, the other greets him. Then both sing the chorus while clapping “ti-ti ta”.
Practice
1
With what kind of voice do we sing “Dadajon”?
Warmly, with a kind voice
2
Who do the children welcome in the song?
Their dad coming home from work
3
How many claps are in “ti-ti ta”?
3