A Tisket a Tasket, also known as I Sent A Letter To My Love – is the perfect circle game to sing and play in the garden on a Summer’s day. This game is suited for ages 6yrs+ and can get quite competitive! It could be played inside, but you do need enough space for […]
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush : Teaching Routines
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush is of course an old favourite nursery song staple. Circle games are always so good for socialising, and this song is a great way to encourage good hygiene routines such as washing hands and brushing teeth. Mulberry Bush Song Lyrics Here we go round the mulberry bush, the […]
Busy Bee Ring Game
The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. It’s a lovely activity to play outside in the garden or playground. 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 […]
Mary Had A Little Lamb Circle Game
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 […]