John Kanaka Singing Game*

*In regards to outdated/problem songs:
Musicplay is a PreK-6 elementary music curriculum that uses many traditional and composed children’s songs, singing games, folk songs, rounds, choral music, and listening examples. The development of Musicplay started in 1995, was first published in 2000, and has had many updates since then. When Denise first chose songs for the program, there was no Google to research the history of these songs, and she was unaware that some of them had a racist history, marginalized a culture, or had verses with derogatory terms or adult themes.
As we have updated Musicplay we have been researching and making changes to song content looking for racial bias, gender bias, or any possible demeaning content. Some songs have had word changes, some are being removed completely, and some songs will be replaced with newly composed or other traditional songs that will teach the same concepts. There may be songs that we leave and flag with a disclaimer leaving the teacher to choose to teach or not to teach.
If there are other songs or rhymes that you feel should be added to this list, please email [e-mail]. We welcome your input into the process of making Musicplay equitable to all.
At Musicplay, we are responsive to changing cultural norms and to educators needs. We are excited about changing, improving, and updating this program!
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