“Charlie Over the Ocean” is a classic children’s game that blends music and movement, ideal for any elementary music class! I personally use it all year round because my kids LOVE it😉 This call-and-response folk song is perfect for practicing pitch matching, building confidence in solo singing, and strengthening rhythm skills. In this video we are playing using the version by John M. Feierabend, Jill Trinka / available on Spotify. Here’s how the song goes: Leader: Charlie over the ocean, Group:

🌊 Charlie Over the Ocean 🪸 is one of my favorite games to get kiddos singing independently in a low-pressure, fun environment! Don't forget the microphone 🎤 !!! PS they are also improvising the animal that Charlie catches each time, which keeps everyone listening and engaged, so this activity really packs a musical punch! 🤜💥🧠 Charlie over the ocean (Charlie over the ocean) Charlie over the sea (Charlie over the sea) Charlie caught a _______ (Charlie caught a _________) Can't catch me! (Can