Believe it or not we’re already into October and that means it’s high time to publish our Let’s Play Music Halloween Lesson Plan. So much spooky fun and musical inspiration rolled into a 30 minute session with pumpkins and witches, bats and ghosts galore! This lesson plan is suitable for children from 2 and a […]
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Autumn Rhythm Game for Preschoolers
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year with so many great ways to explore the changing season. This Autumn Rhythm Game is a great way to explore all the sounds and rhythms that it brings, from fluttering leaves to falling conkers. Every walk brings home a new autumn treasure, so go for a forage […]
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down : Autumn Songs
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is always a great favourite among our Autumn Songs. It’s easy because it’s sung to the tune of ‘London Bridge’, so it’s quick to pick up with it’s repetitive catchy refrain. Kids love the lively actions of vigorously ‘pretend’ sweeping up all the fallen leaves. Autumn leaves are falling down, Falling […]
Apple Tree Apple Tree Circle Game
The Apple Tree circle game is just right for the last days of Summer. It is often used in playground games as a way of eliminating players so that the last person left can be chosen to start the next game. There are many lovely traditions to celebrate the turning of the season from Summer […]
Lesson Plan: Harvest & Apples
The Harvest festival is a wonderful celebration, it brings together people of all faiths and nationalities. The simple message of thanksgiving is easy for a small child to grasp and this Harvest & Apples lesson plan is just the thing to help little ones join in with the festivities. These days, when most people live […]
5 Shiny Conkers : Autumn Songs
5 Shiny Conkers is the last in our Autumn Songs 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 America […]
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6 Little Bats – Halloween Songs For Kids
The 6 Little Bats from our Halloween Songs For kids is perfect for little ones to practice their counting, while also getting into a spooky mood to celebrate Halloween. 6 Little Bats Halloween Songs For Kids Six little bats on Halloween night, Out with their friends to give you a fright! One little bat got stuck […]
Easy Halloween Piano Song – Spooky Sounds
An easy halloween piano song that’s perfect for beginner piano pupils, and also great for singing at Halloween too! It’s all about the spooky sounds at this time of year! Spooky Sounds Spoo-ky sounds at night! ‘Bom, bom, bom, bom!’ Give us such a fright! ‘oo-oo, oo-oo!’ Hoo-ting owls are ech-o-ing all around the […]
Halloween Is Coming : Halloween Songs For Kids
A big favourite from our Halloween Songs For Kids is The Halloween is Coming circle game. Because it has all the essential spooky ingredients to set the scene. When the bat and pumpkin decorations have been cut and carved and all the costumes have been stuck and sewn, it’s the perfect spooky little dance to […]
Spooky Kids Songs for Halloween
These Spooky Kids Songs for Halloween are just the thing you need to encourage all your little ghosts, witches and goblins to get in the spooky groove! Getting the music right at a party is the easiest way to create an atmosphere. On Halloween especially, you want to make sure you get your guests in […]
I Have Grown A Pumpkin – Halloween Songs For Kids
I Have Grown A Pumpkin from our Halloween Songs For Kids, is the perfect song to sing while you’re getting your pumpkin ready for the big day! Half the enjoyment is in the build up and anticipation of the holiday, and kids just love getting involved with the preparations, making decorations and costumes and all things […]
Spooky Sound Stories For Halloween
These Spooky Sound Stories for Halloween are a great way to encourage kids to get creative with making sound effects. The poem below is a great way to get started. The first two verses might be familiar as they are an old traditional children’s poem, but I had fun adding some more verses. This activity […]
Crazy Old Witch – Halloween Game
This Crazy Old Witch halloween game is a real old chestnut! You may know a slightly different version, but that is the beauty of these traditional folk songs. People always try new things and add extra ideas along the way! Below are three methods for playing this halloween game. Choose the one which suits the […]
Starting The Piano
How To Teach A Child To Practice
One of the most important things when starting a new instrument is learning how to practice. But often kids are left to work this out for themselves. How To Teach A Child To Practice introduces good, effective practice habits right from the start. This requires a whole new set of skills and any piano beginner will […]
Understanding the Clefs & Stave : Easy Music Theory
The lines of the Stave and Clefs look a lot more daunting than they really are. In fact, they’re just a way to express whether the notes are high or low or in the middle. They are of course part of the language of music. At first it seems foreign – but once they are […]
Top Tips for Choosing A Piano Keyboard for Beginners
Most people would love to have a real piano, but space and removals often dictate that a keyboard would be the more practical option. Over my years in teaching, parents have often asked me for help with choosing a piano keyboard for beginners, so I thought I’d share my thoughts here. The choice is often […]
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