This document summarizes a presentation about using songs and chants in the Chinese language classroom. It discusses when songs and chants can be used, such as to supplement other materials, as assessments, or to add energy to class. It describes the ideal song or chant as using natural language, having a catchy tune that emphasizes the rhythm of the language, and covering topics and structures being taught. Steps for teaching songs and chants include listening tasks, speaking tasks, reading tasks, and writing tasks. Examples of songs about Thanksgiving are provided.