Concept: Interactive Introduction
Description: This Colombian song, “Ay Yo Tengo un Pajarito,” serves as an engaging way to introduce participants to each other at the beginning of a session. The activity involves singing and moving in a circle while incorporating personal introductions.
- Lyrics
¡Ay! Yo tengo un Pajarito que ya sabe volá (Oh! I have a little bird that already knows how to fly.)
¡Ay! Yo tengo un Pajarito que ya sabe volá (Oh! I have a little bird that already knows how to fly.)
Si lo lleva [name of the student] sabe volá (If [name of the student] takes it, it knows how to fly.)
Si lo lleva [name of the student] sabe volá (repeat as necessary)
After every participant has been introduced.
Si lo llevan todos sabe volá (If everyone takes it, they all know how to fly)
- How to Use It:
- Setup: Have all participants form a circle and hold hands. Ensure everyone can see and hear each other clearly.
- Song Introduction: Teach the group the lyrics to the song “Ay Yo Tengo un Pajarito,” and explain that the song will be used for introductions.
- Start the Song: Begin singing the song together:
- “¡Ay! Yo tengo un Pajarito que ya sabe volá” (Oh! I have a little bird that already knows how to fly.)
- Introduce the Teacher: The teacher starts by introducing themselves with the lyrics:
- “Si lo lleva [name of the teacher] sabe volá” (If [name of the teacher] takes it, it knows how to fly.)
- Participant Introductions: Move around the circle, with each student introducing themselves using the same format:
- “Si lo lleva [name of the student] sabe volá” (If [name of the student] takes it, it knows how to fly.)
- Continue Singing: Repeat the introduction for each participant until everyone has been introduced.
- Group Participation: Conclude the song with the final verse:
- “Si lo llevan todos sabe volá” (If everyone takes it, they all know how to fly.)
Supplemental material
- Video
- Song
- Instrumental song