Ducks are a kind of waterfowl - a bird that lives mostly on the water. They can fly but they also have webbed feet that help them swim in the water. Ducks are related to swans and geese. Ducks lay eggs.
In this song there are 6 little ducks - led by 1 quacking duck with a feather on his back. Children love clapping their hands together (or tapping on a tambourine) as the sing "quack, quack, quack" during the chorus. This song can also be used as a catalyst for discussion about what makes a good leader. In this song, the leader duck gets the 5 other duck's attention with a nice loud assertive series of quacks.
UNITS: This song is a great accompaniment to discussions on ecosystems (ponds, lakes and rivers) as well as birds (ducks), counting (the number 6) and music (rhythm).
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THE SONG:
SEAN FLEMING vocals and acoustic guitar ELIN FLEMING backup vocals MAEVE FLANAGAN tin whistle KATIE LINNANE fiddle ANDERS FLEMING bodhrain JEFFREY FRIEDBERG banjo
1. Teach repeating section of song to the children
He led the others With a quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack He led the others With a quack, quack, quack
2. For each quack, ask the children to sing while they extend their arms forward and clap hands with each "quack" (with outstretched arms)
Alternate Activity: Instead of clapping, have children tap a tambourine with each "quack"
guitar chords
This song uses 2 chords - G and D. Give it a try! Kids love singing the "quack, quack" part.
Lyrics
Six little ducks That I once knew Fat ones, skinny ones, Fair ones, too But the one little duck With the feather on his back He led the others With a quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack He led the others With a quack, quack, quack
Down to the river They would go with a Wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble, To and fro But the one little duck With the feather on his back He led the others With a quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack He led the others With a quack, quack, quack
Back from the river They would come with a Wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble, Ho, hum, hum But the one little duck With the feather on his back He led the others With a quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack He led the others With a quack, quack, quack