Ready Steady Sing!: Book

Sebba designs these 25 songs with real classroom rhythms in mind. The integrated action and percussion suggestions transform each piece from a standalone tune into a full musical activity, saving you the planning time while keeping energy high.

Bright, energetic, and unpretentious. These songs carry a jazz-inflected lightness that appeals to children without talking down to them. The collection has a "let's make music together" spirit that invites participation rather than performance anxiety.

Classroom music teachers, K-3 generalists, and specialists working with young singers who want repertoire that balances musical substance with genuine fun. This book serves teachers seeking ready-to-use material with built-in activity structures.

• Layer the percussion and action ideas gradually across repeated singings. Start with just the melody and voices on first pass, then add body percussion or rhythm instruments as children grow confident with the tune.
• Let children choose which percussion or action suggestion fits each song rather than directing every detail. Their ownership over these choices deepens engagement and creates more authentic musical moments.
• Pair the jazzy arrangements with movement that matches the rhythm naturally. Children will internalize pulse and phrasing through their bodies before they can name it.

Integrate individual songs into your regular classroom music rotation for warm-ups, transitions, or focused singing practice throughout the year. The variety within the collection means you can reach for different pieces as your students' skills develop or as your curriculum focus shifts.

• Singing in tune and maintaining melodic independence
• Following rhythmic patterns and keeping steady beat
• Responding to musical cues for entry and phrase endings
• Coordinating movement and percussion with vocal lines
• Building ensemble awareness through group singing