Little Bo Peep is a delightful nursery rhyme, with a simple melody with a small range of only a fifth (So-Do) which is perfect for when small children are just learning to pitch notes. It tells the story of Little Bo Peep, who has lost her sheep and is searching for them, and little ones […]
Baa Baa Black Sheep: First Nursery Rhymes
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. Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir yes sir, three bags full; One for the master, and […]
Jack In A Box : Action Song
Jack in a Box is one of those short action songs that small children never tire of. They love the idea of hiding in a box at the beginning and the end of the song, and the bouncing up and down in the middle. A really good way to play this kids action song is […]
The Balloon Song : Introducing Do Re Mi
The Balloon Song is a fun and engaging way to help children practice playing and recognising Do Re Mi and the intervals of the scale. This activity is perfect for toddlers because it’s simple melody and actions are so easy to pick up. And a beautiful, bright balloon comes in handy when singing this song […]
Little Miss Muffet and Spider Finger Rhymes
Little Miss Muffet is a lovely little song which happily lends itself to a makeshift puppet show. All you need is a favourite dolly, a bowl and spoon and a little pretend spider on a string. You can make a spider easily either with an egg carton and pipe cleaners or something like the pin […]
5 Little Speckled Frogs : Counting Songs
5 Little Speckled Frogs is the perfect counting song for preschoolers to practice their numbers with a very catchy tune. The song has a strong rhythm and a memorable tune and is great for tapping along to with sticks or tambourines. If you have enough people you can act it out, children love pretending and […]
How to Make a Christmas Herb Wreath
For a couple of years now I have been making these Christmas Herb Wreaths as as Christmas gifts, and for my kitchen for the Christmas season. They are really really easy to make – cheap too (especially if you have homegrown herbs handy!) and there is nothing like natural greenery to bring some festive cheer […]
Oh Christmas Tree!
The Christmas tree is the heart of Christmas. The iconic symbol of glad tidings that warms the heart and spreads happiness to all. There are no substitutes for a real fir tree – the whole imagery of celebrating life in the depths of winter doesn’t seem to work in plastic, and the wonderful scent of […]
5 Best Music Activities for Kids Aged 0-5 Years
It is never too early to introduce your baby to music. These music activities for kids will hopefully give you some ideas about how to integrate music into a day to day routine. From helping with co-ordination and language skills, to cognitive development, music is an essential part of every child’s education – and great fun […]
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