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 […]
In and Out the Dusty Bluebells : Circle Game
When the bluebells come out we really know that Spring has truly sprung and Summer is on its way. Visiting a bluebell wood is one of the most uplifting things you can do at this time of year, the sheer beauty takes your breath away and you can just feel it feeding the soul! In […]
Will You Be My Valentine? Circle Game For Valentine’s Day
With small children Valentine’s Day is all about learning to appreciate friendship.This Will You Be My Valentine? Circle Game for Valentine’s Day is a lovely way to encourage small children to value their friends. Will You By My Valentine? Will you be my Valentine? One, two, three, If you want to find a friend, Just […]
Sally Goes Round The Sun Ring game
You can play Sally Go Round The Sun Ring Game in two different ways. The first version is a great way to practice the days of the week. Sally go round the sun, Sally go round the moon, Sally go round the chimney pots on a Sunday afternoon. (repeat this verse for each day of […]
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, […]
10 Ways to Make Your Summer Musical
Summer holidays are full of endless opportunities. It’s so great to be free from the restrictions of your normal weekly timetable and at the beginning of the holidays there seems to be so much time to fill. The challenge is to find activities that are not only educational, but also popular with the kids in […]
Oats And Beans And Barley Grow : First Nursery Songs
Oats and Beans and Barley Grow is a lovely old song which is wonderful for the changing season, when Winter has finally passed and we are looking forward to the new growth of Spring and the Summer harvest that will follow. It is full of the the joy and wonder of Nature’s bounty! * Oats […]
Busy Bee Ring Game
The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. The children are divided into two equal groups; bees and flowers. The flowers kneel in a circle with the hands (petals) cupped together, and the bees flutter around the circle collecting pollen and of course being very busy! […]
4 Farm Songs for Kids
One of the best things about Spring is the arrival of all the baby animals. It’s the perfect time of year to go and visit a local farm and see all their new arrivals. The kids will love seeing the sheep with their fluffy lambs and mummy pigs nursing their little piglets. So this collection […]
Apple Tree Apple Tree Circle Game
There are many lovely traditions to celebrate the turning of the season from Summer to Autumn. Apple Tree Apple Tree is a traditional circle game which 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 […]