New River Train
USA
HISTORY AND SONG NOTES
New River Train is an American folksong.
New River Train can be used for singing and group instrument playing; the children can show the beat of the music on small percussion instruments, drums, or by using their hands to make sound. Click here to read more about group instrument playing.
This song also works as a movement activity. The children can pretend to get on the train, and then move to the music in a circle or around the room, either while playing a shaker or without. Click here to read more about group movement activities.