Written by Lusi Alderslowe

Sung by Lusi Alderslowe and the PDC group.

In the book ‘Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education’ (p118-127) you can read a full session plan which starts with this song and helps children to explore the world of soil textures. It is also nice to add actions to this song.

The lyrics

Chorus:

There’s 3 different types of mineral in soil
There’s 3 different types of mineral in soil

There’s a big crunchy one, it’s called sand
down at the beach you feel it in your hand

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There’s a medium one, it’s called silt
it feels soapy when you rub it on your kilt

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There’s a tiny one it’s called clay,
slippery and slidey all the way

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