Pamela Sunshine

Row Row Row Your Boat Video up on Pamela Sunshine TV

2018-04-24T13:55:00.002-07:00

This is one of my all time favourites to play with young children.

See Saw Margery Daw, singing game, Nursery Rhyme

2018-03-15T10:39:00.001-07:00

Happy to have a new singing game for you. This is a perennial favourite. See Saw Margery Daw.

Five Currant Buns, Finger Rhyme for Toddlers and Preschool

2018-02-21T23:45:00.001-08:00

When I was teaching this was always a favourite with my students. We used to do ten current buns so we could have ten children standing at the front being buns, and then ten students sitting down would get a turn to go and pick a bun to take back to the carpet with them. So much fun.

New Video posted: Ten in a Bed, childrens counting song, finger rhyme, action song

2018-02-14T09:59:00.001-08:00

I am having so much fun making these new videos for my youtube channel. I feel like I am speaking directly to a child. It is a magical experience and I feel like I am reliving my time with children. I hope you check this one out and enjoy it with someone small. Thanks so much for all the love and support.

Five LIttle Ducks, a finger rhyme for children

2018-02-08T10:19:00.001-08:00

My version of this popular kids finger rhyme. I started doing this with children so many years ago in England. I continues to charm and engage children.

Children's storytelling, Little Pot Little Pot

2018-02-07T17:02:00.001-08:00

Here is the new Wednesday video. I love telling this story. Have your children join in with the actions and the chant, "Little pot, little pot, who lives in this little pot?"

Aiken Drum, childrens song by Pamela Sunshine

2018-01-22T11:11:00.001-08:00

One of my favourite audience participation songs. We create such a yummy man in the moon. Please listen and remember to subscribe to my channel. I appreciate your support so much.

You Are My Sunshine, singalong song with Pamela Sunshine

2018-01-22T08:49:00.001-08:00

This song is so melodic, but has that second verse that is so sad. Sometimes I leave it out when I sing with little ones. It is a song I often sing as a lullaby to my grandchildren. I hope you check it out on my Pamela Sunshine TV channel. There are lots of other songs there too. SO many finger rhymes and chants.

Here Is A Ball For Baby, finger rhyme, nursery rhyme by Pamela Sunshine

2018-01-21T17:46:00.001-08:00

It's been a busy day here as I go through all my videos on my youtube channel and update them with title thumbnails and correct my links. I have been away from my channel for a while as I was occupied with building my new cob house on Mayne Island.

I am thrilled to have the time to devote to my kids music once again. I hope you will check out the new look of Pamela Sunshine TV. I have new channel art as well.

I am sharing this one today as it is my all time favourite rhyme to do with small children.

Little Seed Little Seed by Pamela Sunshine, A New Video

2018-01-19T14:57:00.001-08:00

Very excited to have made my first video in years for my youtube channel. I hope you give it a listen and enjoy it with your children and students.

I wrote this song as a music an movement song but it also works with just the hand movements.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, children's song by Pamela Sunshine

2018-01-17T00:36:00.001-08:00

I just love this simple song. It is one practically every child learns to sing as a toddler. It is so gentle. I love the actions as well. I hope you find someone to share this with and please do drop by my youtube channel and subscribe so you can check out my other videos of chants, rhymes and stories. http://www.youtube.com/pamelasunshinetv.

Love Is Something If You Give It Away Video

2018-01-08T06:41:00.001-08:00

This is one of my favourite songs. Love is something if you give it away, you'll end up having more.

See The Snow, A song for Winter

2018-01-05T03:20:00.003-08:00

It's been a while since I posted here on my blog. I have been building a cob house on Mayne Island here in BC.
We have just had a lot of snow here and I was reminded of this song I wrote.
A childrens song that is also great for singing with special needs. See the Snow gently uses images of nature and the five senses in this melodic singalong song. PS. I left out one verse,

Rhodo Fest Fun For the Family

2015-05-03T07:24:00.001-07:00

Today, May 3rd I will be singing at a wonderful festival in Burnaby. It is Rhodo Fest and it is
from 10am-3pm at Deer Lake Park and there is free admission

Burnaby Rhododendron & Gardens Society

Festival highlights include a variety of entertainment, rovers, mini-workshops, horticultural and nature tours, plant sales, and interactive arts activities. A silent auction, artisan, and pottery sales are always crowd-pleasing favourites at this fun-filled festival!

I will be performing on the Spirit Stage at 11:00 and 1:30 and of course I will have my basket of instruments with me for the children to play along with the music. :-)

Just click on the link for the Schedule of Events There is kite making and flower arranging and so much more.

I look forward to seeing you there

Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree, Finger Rhyme by Pamela Sunshine

2013-09-04T10:31:00.001-07:00

Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree is a fun finger rhyme for preschoolers and primary students. Join in with the actions and have fun learning about numbers. This has a funny ending too.

There are lots of great finger rhymes and chants on my PamelaSunshineTV channel on youtube.
You can subscribe and get updates whenever I post anything new too. :-)

The Amazing Surrey Fusion Festival

2013-07-16T11:13:00.001-07:00

There is lots of great stuff happening at the Fusion Festival in Surrey, check out their page to see more.

On July 20th at 2:00pm the Helaranga Sri Lankan Dancers will be at the Fusion Festival performing on the Chevron Community Stage! http://ow.ly/mM8xy

Here is the Performance Schedule taken from their website.

Take a tour and discover the diverse lineup of Fusion Festival artists. Then, plan your cultural pavilions menu, and your route here with the Fusion Festival event details.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Concord Pacific World Music Stage:
4:00     Welcome Ceremony & Parade of Flags
4:30     James Hussain
5:30     Los Furios
6:30     The Zolas
7:30     Kyprios
8:45     K-OS
Coast Capital Savings Celebration Stage:
12:00     Sun Hang Do
12:30     V3-Vietnamese Cultural Group
1:30     Hua Xia Multicultural Society
2:30     Al-Qods
3:30     Vancouver Korean Dance Society
4:00     Welcome Ceremony & Parade of Flags
4:30     Dharma Drum Mountain Drum Ensemble
5:30     North Shore Celtic Ensemble
6:30     Watasun
7:30     John Mann & Stephen Fearing
Chevron Stage:
12:00     Panacea
12:45     CNC Learning Centre Children’s Performers
1:00     Hanyang Arts & Culture Centre
2:00     Helaranga Sri Lankan Dancers
2:30     Vancouver Korean Art Society Drummers
3:00     Island Vibes
5:00     Jerrica Santos
6:00     Joe Amouzou
7:00     Bella Monde
G & F Financial Community Stage:
11:30     Swingin Dixie
12:00     Ukrainian Prairie Band
12:30     First Capital Chorus
1:00     Country Fusion
2:00     Dance for Good
3:00     Hua Xia Mulcultural Society
5:00     Shannon’s Highland Dancers
6:00     Cedar Hills Caledonian Pipe Band
7:00     North Shore Celtic Ensemble
Zumba lessons at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30
Bhangra lessons at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30
Safeway Celebrity Cooking Stage
1:30     Trevor Randle – Agriculture in the Classroom
2:30     Councillors Linda Hepner & Barinder Rasode
3:30     SuperChefs Cookery for Kids with Chef Andrew George
4:30     SuperChefs Cookery for Kids with Chef Victor Bongo
5:30     Chef Matthew Stowe, Cactus Club, Winner of Top Chef Canada 2013

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Concord Pacific World Music Stage:
4:30     Suggacane
5:30     Tropicana
6:30     Raju Johal
7:45     Shweta Subram
8:30     VanCity Bhangra
9:00     Shiamak's TOIFA Bollywood Remix
Coast Capital Savings Celebration Stage:
11:30     Metis Silvertip Swingers
12:30     Nepal Cultural Performance
1:30     Phase III Steel Drummers
2:30     Kunda Africa
3:30     Polonex
4:30     Tonye Aganabe
5:30     Tetsu Taiko Drummers
6:30     Ache Brasil
7:30     Jim Byrnes & Steve Dawson Celebration
Chevron Stage:
12:00     Drs B-Boy Crew
12:30     BC Junior Talent Search
1:00     Zion Children
2:00     Kathara Dance Collective
3:00     Lebanese Cultural Presentation
4:00     Pat Chessel Band
5:00     Billie Woods
6:00     Sidney York
7:15     Zerbin
G & F Financial Community Stage:
11:00    Taoist Tai Chi Cemonstration
12:00    Taiwanese Canadian Culture Society
1:00     Jawani Girls Group
2:00     Indonesian Satoe
3:00     Inez Jasper
4:00     BEAR
5:00     Edgar Muenala
6:00     Coco Jafro
7:00     Jordan Klassen
Zumba lessons at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30
Bhangra lessons at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30
Safeway Celebrity Cooking Stage:
1:30     Travor Randle – Agriculture in the Classroom
2:30     SuperChefs Cookery for Kids with Guest Chefs Wally Buono & Giulio Varavatta
3:30     Chef Chuck Currie – White Spot Restaurants
4:30     SuperChefs Cookery for Kids with Chef Victor Bongo & Chef Andrew George
5:30     Chef Rick Takhar – Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant

This is a truly amazing event and I hope people get out and enjoy all there it to offer.

Tommy Thumb is up on Soundcloud

2013-07-14T20:07:00.002-07:00

So happy to be adding the songs from my finger rhymes cd to my soundcloud site. It will gradually become a resource for teachers and parents.

Childrens Rhymes, Simples Songs and Chants on YouTube

2013-07-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

I have lots of children's finger rhymes, chants and singalong songs on my youtube channel, PamelaSunshineTV. When you visit, click on subscribe and you will get updates when I post new songs etc.

I hope you enjoy this one. It is called Here is a Ball For Baby and is perfect for preschoolers and even Kindergarten/ Grade 1s.

SInging at Summer At Civic Square.

2013-07-14T09:21:00.001-07:00

Today I am singing at Civic Square in Burnaby along with Beth Southwell on accordian and djembe.

I have been performing at this event for several years and it is always a delight. I bring my instruments, spread out a blanket for the kids and the fun begins.

Here is the information posted on their website about all the other activities they host in the summer at Civic Square, which is just behind/beside the Bob Prittie library.

Summer at Civic Square

Located beside Bob Prittie Library – Metrotown Branch at Kingsborough and McKay.
Civic Square comes alive with expanded playground activities, community art projects, outdoor movies and cultural programming.
At Bob Prittie Library Metrotown Branch drop-in for storytimes, children’s interactive displays and join our Summer Reading Club. For hours and info, call 604-436-5420 or visit bpl.bc.ca/kids/kids-events-and-programs.
For square hours call 604-570-4000.

Outdoor Movies

Thursdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013
8:30-10pm
Free Admission

August 8: Hotel Transylvania (English)
August 15: Love is Sin 白天的星星 (Mandarin with English subtitles)
August 22: Lorax French (English subtitles)
August 29: ET, with a pre movie video link of Canadian NASA scientist Darlene Lim (English)

Bring your own blanket and join us for an evening movie in the park (rain or shine). Title of movie to be announced closer to event. For more information, call 604-297-4572.

Activities at Civic Square

Our experienced leaders are at Civic Square this summer. We invite you and your children to drop by.
Begins July 2, 2013
Tu-Sa, 11am-5pm

Activities Schedule

Summer Sundays

Enjoy a variety of cultural performances, fun activities and crafts!
July 7-August 25, 2013
(except August 4)
2-5pm

The singing turtle told by Pamela sunshine

2013-06-29T00:00:00.003-07:00

This is a wonderful story called The Singing Turtle. I learned it from a wonderful book by Margaret Read MacDonald called Look Back and See: Twenty Lively Tales for Gentle Tellers It is my go to book for stories that children love.

Yesterday on our last day of school I told the children the story, “Kanji-Jo, the Nestlings” a Mende story about a mother bird who loses her babies when she is stolen away before they hatch. The children loved singing along with the song and being part of the story.

The same goes for this story, they love coming up with ideas for animals that the turtle can imitate in its song.

Sally Go Round the Sun and Pamela Sunshine on Soundcloud

2013-06-21T07:37:00.001-07:00

After presenting a workshop on Singing Games at the ECEBC conference in May with my friend and colleague Loretta Jackson, I created a soundcloud page for Pamela Sunshine Music.
This is meant to become a resource for parents and Early Childhood Educators to hear songs, chants and singing games as well as Nursery Rhymes for children.

Eventually I would like to see the lyrics and instructions for all the songs up as well. It is a lot of work and will take some time to complete, so it is a work in progress, offered with love to all who wish to share it.
Here is one of the songs so far.

Presenting at the Early Childhood Education Conference in May.

2013-05-04T07:05:00.002-07:00

I am preparing to leave for the ECEBC conference in Richmond, Celebrate the Essence of the Child and Champion a Better Future. Loretta and I are presenting a session on Singing Games, "Bluebird, Bluebird." :-)

We will be presenting at 10:00 and sharing our philosophy about including singing games in your day with children. They are so important and bring so much to everyone who participates in them.
We are also going to be singing and playing games with the participants.
I am setting up a soundcloud page to upload the songs from the games so everyone has a place to go and hear the melodies again. I often feel this is a problem with these kinds of workshops and we play the games together and then teachers go home and can't remember the rhymes or songs. So this is a great resource for us to share.

We have a lovely sunny day for our drive to Richmond. We have know each other for many years and are currently doing our Master In Arts in Education together and I am happy we can be doing what we love today.

ECEBC’s 42nd Annual Conference: May 2 to 4, 2013

Celebrate the Essence of the Child and Champion a Better Future
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC

New soundcloud site for Pamela Sunshine Music

2013-04-23T06:23:00.001-07:00

I thought I would set up a soundcloud page for my kids music. It is site where you can listen to lots of music. I just uploaded Garbage Free Sea and will be adding songs as time goes by. Of course you can always get it on iTunes but sometimes people just want to listen and browse.

I am doing a singing games workshop with Loretta Jackson on May 4th at ECEBC and I thought I would upload some singing games to the soundcloud page for all the teachers and parents to listen to at their leisure. Or perhaps even a separate page for just the games.

Let me know what you think of soundcloud.

Winter lights at the Lantern Festival

2012-03-10T13:16:00.003-08:00

Pamela Sunshine, a.k.a. Pamela Carr was among those who performed at the fourth annual Lantern Festival, much to the delight of crowd of young children. The festival was at the Haney Place Mall.

Photographs by: Maria Rantanen , Maple Ridge Times

The fourth annual Lantern Festival was held last Friday, (Feb. 24th) at Haney Place Mall featuring music, performances, and poetry readings.
But the highlight of the event was a lantern parade around Memorial Peace Park that started at 7 p.m.
The free, family-oriented festival brings a "bright spot in the dead of winter," according to the lantern festival's co-chair Sammy Nelligan.
The lantern festival began as a lead-up to the 2010 Olympics with Spirit of B.C. celebrations. But the tradition is expected to continue long after the Winter Games in Vancouver faded into the history books.

Lantern Festival February 24th, 2012

2012-02-23T22:34:00.000-08:00

I am so happy to be performing again at this years Lantern Festival at Haney Place in Maple Ridge. I get to do two sets, one of my childrens songs and one featuring my songs about the Fraser Valley.

The fourth annual Lantern Festival will begin at Haney Place Mall this Friday at 4 p.m. with music, performances, and poems, and end outside with a lantern parade around Memorial Peace Park starting at 7 p.m.
The festival will bring a "bright spot in the dead of winter," according to the lantern festival's co-chair Sammy Nelligan. The free family-oriented event will include local dance groups, and as a new feature, Hmong dancers from northern China.