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(Sample) Week #3 Songs Outdoor/Travel Themed Songs (Part 2)

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Lisa Peterson
January 11, 2026

Week #3

Outdoor/Travel Themed Songs (Part 2)

This is week 3 of the year and we will be celebrating Outdoor/Travel Themed Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • For Me and My Gal

  • Glow Worm

  • In the Garden

  • It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More

  • Michael Row the Boat Ashore

  • My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  • Red River Valley

  • Rockin’ Robin

  • Scarborough Fair

  • Shenandoah

  • Shine On, Harvest Moon

SING ALONG

Playlist of Popular Bird-Themed Songs

Featured Song

ROCKIN’ ROBIN

“Rockin’ Robin” was written by Leon René under his pseudonym Jimmie Thomas. The original Bobby Day recording hit #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958. Michael Jackson’s rendition also reached the #2 position fourteen years later in 1972. There are 8 types of birds named in this song: Robin, Jaybird, Swallow, Chick-a-dee, Crow, Raven, Buzzard, Oriole

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

Rockin’ Robin Here is Bobby Day’s version. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Learn About and Consider Using Music Streaming Services

Explore some of the available music streaming services. AARP has a great article on what you can get for FREE and what services require payment. A few examples are:

  1. Spotify (https://www.spotify.com/ve-en/premium/)

  2. Apple Music (https://www.apple.com/apple-music/)

  3. Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/)

  4. Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/)

  5. Amazon Prime Music (https://music.amazon.com/?ref=dm_lnd_nw_listn_240c5e42)

  6. Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/discover )

  7. iHeart radio (https://www.iheart.com/).

  8. Smart TVs can also access FREE and paid music channels. Some of these streaming services have FREE listening options as well as paid options (around $7.99-10.99/month).

Possible Benefits of Using Music Streaming

  • Portability and access anywhere
    Streamed music travels with the caregiver—at home, in the car, on walks, or during appointments—offering support wherever caregiving happens.

  • Supports simple self-care routines
    Saved playlists make it easy to create repeatable habits, such as a morning “wake-up” playlist or an evening relaxation routine, without extra effort.

What music/song/artist would you listen to if you could listen to any song, any time you would like?

Check out this article from AARP outlining the different music streaming services that are available, and what you can get for FREE!

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