Mary had A Little Lamb is popular with all little children. It has such a simple tune and small range (So Mi Re Do) so it’s perfect for young children. It’s so easy for them to sing and to remember. For the same reason, it’s also easy to play on the chime bars or a […]
The Old Grey Cat
The Old Grey Cat offers a wonderful opportunity for some role play with story telling combined. The simple repetitive melody is quick and easy to pick up. Have a listen to the video at the bottom of the post and you can also print the free sheet music too. Once the they’re familiar with the […]
Big Ship Sails On The Alley-Alley-O
The Big Ship Sails on the Alley-Alley-O is a traditional singing circle game with actions which is great fun for a group of children to sing together. This was sung in many English playgrounds in the 1950’s and 60’s and the Alley-O refers to the Manchester Ship Canal, Liverpool Docks and the Atlantic Ocean. This […]
Valentine’s Day Circle Game – Will You Be My Valentine?
With small children Valentine’s Day is all about learning to appreciate friendship. The Will You Be My Valentine? Circle Game is a lovely way to encourage small children to value their friends. Valentine’s Day Circle Game Will You By My Valentine? Will you be my Valentine? One, two, three, If you want to find a […]
BINGO Circle Game
This traditional Bingo circle game includes singing, spelling, counting and clapping and so, while kids are busy having fun they’re also learning lots too! BINGO There was a farmer had a dog, And his name was Bin-go, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, And Bingo was his name -O! (Print the sheet music) How To Play The Bingo […]
Summer Garden Songs
These garden songs encourage children to explore nature and discover all the wonderful things the summer months bring. When the summer is finally here it’s great to get the kids outside as much as possible. 6 Summertime Garden Songs 1. This Is My Garden. A charming imaginary finger rhyme for 2 – 5 year olds. Finger […]
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. Although you could play this game at any time of year, it’s a perfect activity for Whitsun, or Pentecost. This is when Christians around the world celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit […]
5 Musical Circle Games for Summertime
These 5 musical Circle Games for Summertime are an excellent way to get everyone playing and singing together and in the Summer there is nothing nicer than getting the kids outside to make the most of the good weather and enjoy the sunshine. There are many other benefits too; learning to follow rules and directions, […]
I Can Sing A Rainbow: Circle Game
With St Patrick’s Day coming along soon, here is a lovely circle game to go with the popular song ‘I Can Sing a Rainbow’. It’s perfect to fit in with a St Paddy’s/ Rainbow theme but as it’s such fun the children will probably want to play it at any other time of year too! Most […]
All Around The Daffodils : Spring Song
A beautiful uplifting Spring song, celebrating the daffodils and friendship. All around the daffodils One, two, three, If you want to find a friend, Just choose me! * All Around the Daffodils is the perfect Spring song to sing in a group to celebrate the arrival of the new season. How To Play This Fun […]