Holiday Jazz Chants

English level: Beginner to Intermediate

Songs and chants celebrating major holidays in the United States.

Who is it for?

• Elementary school children learning American English.

Key features

• A collection of 50 songs and chants about the major holidays celebrated in the United States.
• The holidays are grouped according to calendar months. In August and September, seasonal themes are featured instead of specific holidays.
• The songs and chants focus on the vocabulary, expressions and language functions used in connection with each holiday.
• They also act as a springboard for teaching each holiday's meaning and cultural associations.
• The Student Book contains the words for each chant and the musical notation, together with instructions for presenting the songs, ideas for extension activities and a structure key.
• All of the songs and chants are recorded and are available on cassette or CD.