Laute Leut', leise Leut', alte Leut', junge Leut' (Loud people, quiet people, old people, young people).
Alle Leut', alle Leut' geh'n jetzt nach Haus' (Everyone, everyone is going home now). Alle Leut' || Kinderlieder zum Mitsingen und Bewegen
Using this song at the end of a play session signals a clear transition, helping children understand that it is time to tidy up and leave. Laute Leut', leise Leut', alte Leut', junge Leut'
Using physical actions helps children connect words with their meanings. You can perform these while standing or in a "Mitmachversion" (participation version) while sitting: Open arms wide to include everyone in the circle. Große Leut' Stretch arms high above the head. Kleine Leut' Squat down or point hands toward the floor. Dicke Leut' Puff out cheeks and use arms to make a round "big belly". Dünne Leut' Hold arms tightly against the body to appear slim. Laute Leut' Sing the line loudly and clap enthusiastically. Leise Leut' Whisper the line and put a finger to your lips (shh). Alte Leut' Hunch over slightly and pretend to walk with a cane. Junge Leut' Mimic rocking a baby in your arms. Auf Wiedersehen Wave goodbye to everyone in the room. 3. Why It Works for Kids Using physical actions helps children connect words with
"Alle Leut'" is a classic German folk song traditionally used as a in kindergartens and playgroups. It uses simple antonyms to teach vocabulary while encouraging children to engage through corresponding physical movements. 1. The Lyrics (Liedtext)
Sagen auf Wiedersehen, denn es war wunderschön (Saying goodbye, because it was wonderful). 2. Movement Guide (Bewegungsanleitung)