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Hubble: Mars Close Encounters of the Red Kind

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On December 18, 2007, our planetary neighbor will be as close to us than at any time over the past two years. Almost a week later, on December 24th, the orbits of Earth and Mars will bring the two planets in alignment with the Sun during a phenomenon known as Mars Opposition. Because of its relatively close proximity to Earth, Mars will outshine the brightest star, Sirius, and from now until April, you can see the Red Planet all night long. These oppositions occur every 26 months, but each is different. Back in 2003, the two planets converged and were at its closest point in 60,000 years. While the 2007 Opposition isn’t setting any records, this is an ideal time for astronomers on the ground to take a closer look at Mars. It won’t be this bright and big again until 2016.

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Knock Knock, Trick or Treat? – Halloween Song

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“Knock Knock, Trick Or Treat?” is one of our most popular Halloween songs. Great for parties, classroom, or just for fun.

Here’s the teachers and students of Knock Knock English in Tokyo, Japan, singing at the 2007 Halloween Party.

Get the song/CD from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J358ANM/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00J358ANM&linkCode=as2&tag=supesimplear-20
or iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/super-simple-songs-halloween/id868767180?uo=4&at=10l7wf

Free Halloween flashcards, worksheets, lesson plans, and more on our website: http://supersimplelearning.com/halloween/

Lyrics:
♫ Knock knock,
trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a ghost. I’m a little ghost.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a ghost. I’m a little ghost.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a cowboy. I’m a little cowboy.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a cowboy. I’m a little cowboy.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a witch. I’m a little witch.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a witch. I’m a little witch.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a monster. I’m a little monster.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a monster. I’m a little monster.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a ballerina. A little ballerina.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a ballerina. A little ballerina.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a pirate. I’m a little pirate.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Who are you?
I’m a pirate. I’m a little pirate.

Knock knock, trick or treat?
Happy Halloween. Happy Halloween.
Knock knock, trick or treat?
Happy Halloween. Happy Halloween. ♫
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Song: Knock Knock, Trick Or Treat? – http://supersimplelearning.com/songs/themes-series/halloween/knock-knock-trick-or-treat/
Album: Super Simple Songs – Halloween

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Five Little Pumpkins – Halloween Song for Children

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“Five Little Pumpkins” is a great kids’ song for discussing emotions. Use it at Halloween, or anytime of year.

Knock Knock English teachers and students singing “Five Little Pumpkins” at our 2007 Halloween Party in Tokyo, Japan.

Buy the song/CD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J351R0A/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00J351R0A&linkCode=as2&tag=supesimplear-20
or iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/super-simple-songs-3/id867570349?uo=4&at=10l7wf

Lyrics:
♫ One little pumpkin smiling smiling.
One little pumpkin smiling smiling.
One little pumpkin smiling smiling.
One little pumpkin is happy.
Two little pumpkins pouting pouting.
Two little pumpkins pouting pouting.
Two little pumpkins pouting pouting.
Two little pumpkins are grumpy.
Three little pumpkins yawning yawning.
Three little pumpkins yawning yawning.
Three little pumpkins yawning yawning.
Three little pumpkins are sleepy.
Four little pumpkins crying crying.
Four little pumpkins crying crying.
Four little pumpkins crying crying.
Four little pumpkins are sad.
Five little pumpkins laughing laughing.
Five little pumpkins laughing laughing.
Five little pumpkins laughing laughing.
Five little pumpkins are playing. ♫
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Song: Five Little Pumpkins – http://supersimplelearning.com/songs/original-series/three/five-little-pumpkins/
Album: Super Simple Songs 3

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Hello! – Teaching Tips

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Watch the animated version of “Hello!” here: https://youtu.be/tVlcKp3bWH8

“Hello!” is a great song for starting class, or starting your day. It introduces basic feeling words, to answer the question, “How are you?”

Buy the song/CD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J34Z13U/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00J34Z13U&linkCode=as2&tag=supesimplear-20
or iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/super-simple-songs-2/id867573391?uo=4&at=10l7wf

Lyrics:
♫ Come on, let’s sing.
Okay!
Hello!
Hello!
Hello, how are you?
(Repeat)
I’m good!
I’m great!
I’m wonderful!
(Repeat)
Hello!
Hello!
Hello, how are you?
(Repeat)
I’m tired.
I’m hungry.
I’m not so good.
(Repeat)
Hello!
Hello!
Hello, how are you?
(Repeat 3x) ♫
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Song: Hello! – http://supersimplelearning.com/songs/original-series/two/hello/
Album: Super Simple Songs 2

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The Pinocchio – Small Classes

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The Pinocchio is a great way to practice parts of the body and left/right. Works well with both large and small groups.

Lyrics, gestures, and free flashcards to the song here: http://supersimplelearning.com/songs/original-series/three/the-pinocchio/

Buy the song/CD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J351R0A/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00J351R0A&linkCode=as2&tag=supesimplear-20
or iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/super-simple-songs-3/id867570349?uo=4&at=10l7wf

Lyrics:
♫ (Make a big circle.)
Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!
Right leg!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!
Right leg!
Left leg!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!
Right leg!
Left leg!
Chin up!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!
Right leg!
Left leg!
Chin up!
Turn around!

Everybody in. Everybody out.
Everybody turn around. Everybody shout, “Hey!”
Everybody ready? Here we go.
Let’s do The Pinocchio.
Right arm!
Left arm!
Right leg!
Left leg!
Chin up!
Turn around!
Sit down! ♫
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Song: The Pinocchio
Album: Super Simple Songs 3

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