Ullaidhoillt, Iain Ialtag, Doilidhtuhù and Rùbaidh Rabaid can't wait to sing. Visit Òrain agus Rannan (Songs and Poems) and select Òrain (Songs) to meet them. Click on a character to hear their song.
Having choosen a character, there are three options.
Listen to a song
The chosen character sings their song. The song words can be seen in the box at the top of the screen.
Change a song
Choose new words for the song's chorus. Look at the options and click on the words to add to the chorus. Click on the door icon that appears at the end of the activity to return to the menu. Listen to the song to hear the new chorus.
Print the song words.
Dress the Characters
Choose new clothes for each character from the wardrobe. Click on the icons above the wardrobe to see the choice of items available and dress each character in turn. Use the icons on the bottom shelf to change the colours of the clothes. Click on the door icon that appears at the end of the activity to return to the menu.
Listen to the song to see the characters wearing their new outfits.
Choose for me
By selecting 'Dèan dhomh e' (Do it for me) the words and costumes change automatically.
The songs
Iain Ialtag's Bat Ballad
In this ballad, Iain Ialtag, the bat, describes his favourite things. The chorus gives a positive message that contrasts with his mournful singing. Users can choose which sad sounds to include in the chorus.
Doilidhtuhù's Owl Rap
Doilidhtuhù's rap creates a picture of Doilidhtuhù as the other characters sing about her and her favourite things. Create a chorus by choosing favourite descriptions of her.
Rùbaidh Rabaid's Song
This Bollywood style song is about Rùbaidh Rabaid and her busy life. Choose descriptions of her to create the chorus.
Ulaidhoillt's Slimey Song
Join in this crazy song about Ulaidhoillt, the horrible little monster, and his favourite yucky things. The song is full of funny words and noises. Choose which silly words to put in the chorus.
