Fourth grade is an ideal age for songs of the sea. I often conclude my school year with a sea chantey and song unit. We sing:

Away Rio (last year's 4th grade voted it their favorite song if the year!)
Cape Cod Girls
John Kanaka
Drunken Sailor (WE talk about the problems of alcohol, but we sing it like it is!)
When I was a fair maid (ok, not a chantey, nor likely a forebiter song, but it's the only "lass at sea" song I know...)
Rolling Home
Leave Her, Johnny

It's a great way to end the school year. I only wish we lived closer to Mystic and could get the kids there, too.

Jen, Please let us know what song you choose!

Allison