(Sample) Week #8 Friendship, Care, & Home Songs

Author

Lisa Peterson
February 15, 2026

Week #8

Friendship, Care and Home Songs

This is week 8 of the year and we will be celebrating songs that focus on Friendship, Care and Home, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Anytime

  • For Me and My Gal

  • Git Along Little Dogies

  • Home On the Range

  • She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain

  • Show Me the Way To Go Home

  • Simple Gifts

  • Sloop John B

  • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

  • When Johnny Comes Marching Home

SING ALONG

Featured Song

HOME ON THE RANGE

“Home On the Range” has come to be known as an unofficial anthem of cowboys in the North American West. It was written by Brewster M. Higley in 1872 in Kansas and became that state’s official song in 1947. The song is often performed at patriotic concerts and events.

  • 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?

Home On the Range Here is Gene Autry’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

Adding Humming to Neck Exercises to Decrease Tension

Vagus Nerve Sound Practice for Neck & Shoulder Tension — Discover natural relief for tight neck and shoulder muscles with this step-by-step guide. Jim Donovan, M.Ed., shows you how to press key pressure points, tilt your head for a deep stretch, and incorporate humming to stimulate the vagus nerve for lasting relaxation. This method works by combining sound vibration and targeted pressure, creating a dual-action approach to reduce stress and tension in your muscles. Follow along and see if you experience decreased stress and tension in your neck and shoulders for yourself!

Remember to be gentle with yourself and if anything feels uncomfortable, pause or stop altogether. If you decide to give it a try, share your story with us.

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