Flannel Project: Apples and Bananas

I actually borrowed this sign language song from one of my peer librarians. The first verse is the familiar "I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas" song. But, for following verses, you change it up. Instead of changing vowel sounds, you change some of the words out so the little ones can learn a few more American Sign Language signs. I typically use this at my baby storytimes to teach the parents some common first ASL signs to use with their infant.

Using the ASL sign for EAT, APPLES, and BANANAS, I sing this familiar song using the signs.

I like to EAT, EAT, EAT, APPLES and BANANAS,

I like to EAT, EAT, EAT, APPLES and BANANAS.

I like to EAT, EAT, EAT, APPLES and BANANAS,

I like to EAT, EAT, EAT, APPLES and BANANAS.

Then, I sing the song using the ASL signs for DRINK, MILK, and WATER.

I like to DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, MILK and WATER.

I like to DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, MILK and WATER.

I like to DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, MILK and WATER.

I like to DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, MILK and WATER.

For the last verse, we use the ASL signs for MORE, PLEASE, and THANK YOU.

I like MORE, MORE, MORE, PLEASE and THANK YOU.

I like MORE, MORE, MORE, PLEASE and THANK YOU.

I like MORE, MORE, MORE, PLEASE and THANK YOU.

I like MORE, MORE, MORE, PLEASE and THANK YOU.