Sing it like an opera
Sing an ordinary moment like an opera
Pick an ordinary moment, like setting the table or brushing teeth, and narrate it together in huge dramatic opera voices. Keep going until one of you cracks up.
You’ll need
- Nothing (a wooden spoon microphone helps)
How to do it together
- 1
Pick an everyday moment: putting on shoes, setting the table, brushing teeth.
- 2
Sing it like a dramatic opera: "I am putting on my SHOOOOE!"
- 3
Your child sings the next part.
- 4
Add big arms and a dramatic finish.
- 5
Bow and take turns being the audience.
Make it easier
Sing one line each.
Make it harder
Make a three-part opera about the whole morning.
Why it’s worth it
Silly singing breaks up boring routines, and kids love seeing a parent be dramatic and goofy.
With Weekadoo
In your weekly plan, this idea comes with everyday moments that are funny to sing operatically, written for your child
Every Sunday, a plan with a 10-minute idea for each child on weeknights and a family one for the weekend, picked for their ages and what they love.
