Young children love to sing and there is a great variety of song in Playtime which motivates and encourages participation from young learners Story song: Children join in the telling of the story for that unit by singing and doing actions (TPR). Children remember the language of the story in a natural way - through song. Song/chant To practise vocabulary covered in that unit Routine songs - to help you divide the lesson and manage the class - i.e. Hello and Tidy Up songs Festival songs - one song for each festival/holiday covered