Being able to recognise and express emotions is an important land mark of development for small children. Until this point the confusion and anger that they sometimes feel can often cause tantrums and frustration, so it is important to help them learn to understand and identify how they are feeling. How Are You Feeling Today? […]
10 Best Songs for Gross Motor Movement
With these 10 Best Songs for Gross Motor Movement, kids can jump, bounce and skip and hop to their hearts delight! We all know gross motor movement is important for development, but why is that? When kids move to music, they are getting so much more than just exercise. They are also developing their coordination, […]
Say Hello! Hello Song For Kids
It’s always fun to start the day with a Hello song for kids in a nursery or music group because they’re perfect for breaking the ice and getting to know each other. They make a familiar, reassuring start to the routine of the day. A Hello song is great for helping little ones to settle down […]
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Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down : Songs For Autumn
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is always a great favourite among the Songs For Autumn. It is sung to the tune of ‘London Bridge’, so it is easy to pick up with a repetitive refrain. Autumn leaves are falling down, Falling down, falling down, Autumn leaves are falling down, On the ground. * Find […]
5 Shiny Conkers : Songs For Autumn
5 Shiny Conkers is the last in our Songs for Autumn series, and also my own favourite! In many ways conkers are the jewel in Autumn’s crown. As if the rich carpet of fiery leaves aren’t enough. Nature surprises us with her shiny brown conkers which are cunningly disguised by their green spiky shells. In […]
Autumn Songs for Kids
These Autumn Songs for kids are just what you need to get you into an Autumnal mood and inspire some lovely seasonal activities. Autumn creeps up on us gradually bringing it’s golden highlights, the kids go back to school and the days start getting shorter. After all the lovely Summer fun outside, it’s time to […]
Musical Activities for Summer!
Squeal & Squeak: Halloween tricks for your little monsters!
Halloween has always been tremendous fun, all tied up with celebrating the Harvest, the Autumn and embracing the Seasons. In recent years, there has been a move to discourage the tradition of Halloween in the UK. This to me, seems a great shame, it is only harmless fun. Children love things to be a little […]
Remember Remember the Fifth of November…
Bonfire night is an English tradition which is steeped in political and social history. Although little children are far too young to understand this, they will enjoy chanting this popular rhyme which has lots of rhythm and atmosphere: Remember, Remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why Gunpowder treason, […]
The Harvest Rhythm Game
The Harvest Rhythm Game is a great way to practice note recognition while enjoying the Harvest theme at the same time. It’s excellent for encouraging speech development in toddlers, who love reaching into the bag and recognising and naming the fruit and vegetables (they also like to chat about the colours and which ones they […]
