Finger plays are an incredibly useful thing to have in the repertoire for keeping babies and toddlers entertained. The repetitive and rhythmic nature makes them easily recognisable for small children and they will quickly become first favourites. Walky Round The Garden Walky Round The Garden is one of the best known finger plays because even very young […]
I Went to Visit a Farm One Day
I Went to Visit a Farm One Day is perhaps the easiest song to sing about farms with preschoolers. This song doesn’t require any actions or dancing, just a full and enthusiastic repertoire of farmyard noises! Alternatively this song also goes down very well with puppets. You can try homemade sock puppets or paper finger […]
Little Bo Peep Hide And Seek Game
Little Bo Peep is a delightful nursery rhyme. It has a simple melody with a small range of only a fifth (So-Do) so it is perfect for when small children are just learning to pitch notes. It tells the story of a Shepherdess who has lost her sheep and is searching for them. Little ones […]
Baa Baa Black Sheep Lyrics & Activities
Baa Baa Black Sheep is one of the first nursery rhymes toddlers will sing. It has a steady beat and an easy memorable tune which is almost exactly the same as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It is also brilliant for introducing the interval of a fifth and then singing down the descending scale. At this […]
Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners
I’m always being asked which books and pieces I recommend for children starting to learn the piano. So here’s my go-to list of Best Easy Pieces For Piano Beginners. A must for any new little pianists who are just starting out. Like all teachers I’m a bit of a magpie. Over the years I’ve built […]
Easy Piano Songs Just For Beginners
When kids are just starting piano you want to win them over. It’s really important to build up their confidence and make sure that they’re having lots of of fun in the lessons. Because if they find it a struggle, it becomes a negative experience and it’s all too easy to put them off. So […]
Baby Lullabies: help your baby fall asleep
It’s never too early to play your baby lullabies Baby lullabies are perfect for bringing music to your baby right from the start. There is nothing more soothing to a little baby than the sound of their Mother’s voice. Even before a baby is born they can hear sounds from the outside world. From around […]
Five Senses Songs – Taste
In the next of our Five Senses Songs – Close Your Eyes And Taste It! Exploring the sense of taste Five Senses Songs – Taste Close Your Eyes & Taste It Would you like to taste a strawberry? It’s very sweet and juic-y, so de-li-cious! Close your eyes and taste it! Eat it up, don’t […]
Open The Dovecote Ring Game
The Open The Dovecote Ring Game is a simple song and circle dance activity that’s great for building confidence and making friends. You could of course play this game at any time of year, but it’s a perfect activity for Whitsun, or Pentecost. This is when Christians around the world celebrate the arrival of the […]
Stories with Classical Music and Movement
Children love stories and reading books together is one of the best things you can do for development. Stories alone can be launch pads for improvisation and exploration of sounds and rhythms. So combining stories with Classical music and movement take all of these benefits to another level. Listening to music alongside stories helps to set the […]
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