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10 Best Songs for Gross Motor Movement

September 14, 2022 By Sara Mullett 12 Comments

Gross Motor Movement Songs for Kids

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, […]

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Back To School Time

September 2, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

back to school time is a collection of our favourite posts to start the school year.

As the Summer draws to an end it means it’s almost back to school time! So with new shoes and back packs, plenty of excitement and a little trepidation, children everywhere will be starting new classes, new schools and new challenges. Here are my most popular posts for settling kids into the new school year. […]

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What Is The Weather Today? Weather Song For Kids

August 11, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

weather circle time song

What is The Weather Today is a very easy weather song for kids from 2 -6 years. In England asking ‘What’s The Weather Today?’ is a bit of a national pastime! We’re constantly talking about our changeable weather! But with children it’s a great source of engagement and a great learning tool. It’s a fun […]

Filed Under: Back To School, Circle Time Songs Tagged With: Seasons, Weather

Days Of the Week Song

August 9, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

Days of the Week song

This Days of the Week Song is perfect for teaching kids the order of the days as they come around every week! Children love routine, it gives them a sense of security and they are always happy when they know what to expect and what will be happening tomorrow. Of course, feel free to make […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Introducing Do Re Mi, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Calendar Time, Days of the week, Introducing Do-Re-Mi Series

Say Hello! Hello Song For Kids

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

Hello Song For Kids

It’s always a good idea to start the day with a Hello song for kids in a nursery or music group setting. Hello songs are perfect for settling everyone in,  and a great way to break the ice and get to know each other. When you make them a daily habit, these songs become a […]

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Preschool Calendar Time Songs and Chants

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

These calendar time songs always come in handy at the beginning of the new school year. These two handy chants help children get the hang of the calendar in no time at all. And there are some lovely songs all about the changing seasons too. After a long summer holiday it is always a bit […]

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Back to School Songs

August 4, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

back to school songs

Here’a a collection all of the songs on the site that are perfect for encouraging kids to settle in to the new school year. There are Back to School songs for all ages, whether they’re starting at nursery, preschool or reception/elementary. The holidays always have a nasty habit of flying by!  And before long, our […]

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Emotions Song : How Are You Feeling Today?

July 12, 2021 By Sara Mullett 6 Comments

Being able to recognise and express emotions is an significant 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. It’s also equally important for […]

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6 Circle Time Songs

January 27, 2020 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Circle Time Songs

Circle time is usually a highlight of any small child’s day at nursery or school, but it’s also a valuable opportunity for kids to learn and practice all sorts of useful things while sitting together in a relaxed and receptive mood. While children usually enjoy an unstructured, free-play curriculum at nursery school and kindergarten, circle […]

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