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 […]
Homemade Musical Instruments : Shakers and Maracas
Making homemade musical instruments together is such a fun activity! Kids love getting involved with decorating them and then are so delighted to use them afterwards to make some music. But over many years of teaching music to small children , there have been quite a few times when the contents of the shakers have […]
DIY Instruments : Coconut Shell Clip Clops
Coconut Shells are great for making DIY Instruments! The clip clop sound that they make when they are tapped together is very satisfying and perfect for accompanying imaginary horsey play or our horsey songs. Before you start playing the coconut shell clip clops, discuss the sound that horses hooves make and demonstrate how to make […]
Spring Song : 6 Brown Eggs in a Nest of Hay
This Spring song and puppet craft brings together the benefits of counting, singing, crafting and recycling, all in one! The idea of little yellow chicks hatching from their eggs couldn’t be more in tune with the Spring season! Spring Song Puppet Craft Spring Song : 6 Brown Eggs in a Nest of Hay Six brown […]
The Winter Fairy Song
In the middle of Winter, even when everything lies dormant, there is still a simple beauty in the dramatic effect the season has on the natural landscape. The Winter Fairy Song embraces this, and encourages us to open our eyes and appreciate the wonders of winter. The Winter Fairy Song : A Song to Explore […]
What Will Next Year Bring? Musical New Year’s Game
What Will Next Year Bring is a fun musical New Year’s Eve game for kids where the children float their own little walnut boats to different islands in order to predict their fortune for the coming year. The beauty of this game is that you can involve the children with actually making the game and […]
Christmas Tree Song! Easy Christmas Songs For Kids
The Christmas Tree song is a very easy song all about trimming your tree together with a fun craft to keep little ones busy during Advent! Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the much anticipated highlights of getting ready for Christmas. This Christmas Tree song from our Easy Christmas Songs For Kids, is the perfect […]
I’m a Little Snowman : Kids Songs For Winter
Kids always love a snowman! But depending where you live, the opportunity to make them isn’t all that frequent. When my kids were small they were always praying for snow! Here’s a very simple little song that’s so quick and easy to pick up because it borrows it’s tune from an old favourite, I’m A […]
The Autumn Fairy Song For Autumn
Autumn is such a magical time. The trees and plants can change their colours as if by magic, sometimes seemingly overnight. The Autumn Fairy Song provides a magical explanation for this mysterious transformation and a delightfully whimsical idea! The Autumn Fairy Song A little Autumn fairy, Sitting in a tree, Painting all the leaves, And […]
Mermaid Song : I’d Like to be a Mermaid
Everyone loves the romance of mermaids. Beautiful illusive creatures, are they real or imaginary? Children find mythical creatures fascinating and they are such a wonderful source of creativity! I’d Like To Be A Mermaid is a simple little mermaid song which is perfect for accompanying our Twirling Mermaid Craft. Mermaid Song : I’d Like to […]