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Baa Baa Black Sheep Lyrics & Activities

June 8, 2022 By Sara Mullett 10 Comments

Let's Play Music : Baa Baa Black Sheep - First Nursery Rhymes for Babies and Toddlers

Baa Baa Black Sheep is one of the first nursery rhymes toddlers will sing. It has a steady beat and an easy memorable tune which is almost exactly the same as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.  It is also brilliant for introducing the interval of a fifth and then singing down the descending scale. At this […]

Filed Under: Action songs, Animal Songs, Baby, Craft Activities, Easter & Spring, Musical Activities For..., Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: First Nursery Rhyme Series, Free Sheet Music, Kids Crafts, Sheep

My Little Snowman : Kids’ Songs for Winter

January 16, 2022 By Sara Mullett 5 Comments

My Little Snowman from our Kids’ Songs For Christmas series is the perfect snowman song and craft to while away a rainy advent afternoon! I made a little snowman, As cute as cute can be, I wanted him to be my friend, To take to bed with me. * I gave him some pyjamas, And […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Activities, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers, Winter Tagged With: Kids Crafts, Snowman

What Will Next Year Bring? Musical New Year’s Game

January 2, 2022 By Sara Mullett 11 Comments

What Will Next Year Bring? New Years Musical Game for kids

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Craft Activities, Musical Activities For..., New Year's Eve, Seasonal Activities, Winter Tagged With: Kids Crafts, New Year's Eve, Party Games

Fluttering Autumn Leaves Song and Craft

September 30, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Autumn Leaves Song and Craft

This lovely Fluttering Autumn Leaves Song and craft is a great way for kids to make the most of the changing season! 🍁 It’s a simple little song which is wonderful for speech development, the repetition and alliteration are great for practicing diction and consonants. Go out and collect some beautiful autumn leaves and make […]

Filed Under: 5+, Autumn, Craft Activities, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Kids Crafts, Seasons

Autumn Activities to do with the Kids!

September 27, 2021 By Sara Mullett 3 Comments

At this time of year there are so many autumn activities to do with the kids! As September draws to an end, our thoughts turn to all things cosy. Suddenly the warm tones of Autumn seem so appealing, and we want to bring the stunning display of Autumn’s fireworks into our homes. Pumpkins and conkers, […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Craft Activities, Nature, Seasonal Activities Tagged With: Autumn Leaves, Kids Crafts

Hickory Dickory Dock: Music & Upcycled Craft Activity

August 10, 2021 By Sara Mullett 18 Comments

Let's Play Music : Hickory Dickory Dock - First Nursery Rhyme Series

Hickory Dickory Dock is an all time favourite nursery rhyme for babies, toddlers and small children. The continuous rhythm of the ‘tick-tock’ is perfect for teaching and practising the steady beat. It is also a great opportunity to make an upcycled Hickory Dickory Dock out of old cardboard boxes, and a little mouse out of […]

Filed Under: Baby, Craft Activities, Creative Role Play, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: First Nursery Rhyme Series, Free Sheet Music, Kids Crafts, Mice, Rhythm Games

The Butterfly Song: a Song to Teach Colours

August 2, 2021 By Sara Mullett 15 Comments

During the Summer months children can discover an endless supply of fascinating things outside in nature. Country walks and picnics can uncover all sorts of treasures and children are often amazed by the variety of incredible insects. Butterflies are a particular favourite as they flutter so prettily and you feel so special if one gently […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Colour Songs, Craft Activities, Imaginative Play, Nature, Preschoolers, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Butterflies, Kids Crafts

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 […]

Filed Under: Back To School, Circle Time Songs, Craft Activities, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers Tagged With: Emotions, Feelings, Piggyback Songs

Homemade Musical Instruments : Shakers and Maracas

July 6, 2021 By Sara Mullett 20 Comments

homemade shakers

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Craft Activities, Homemade Musical Instruments, Musical Activities For... Tagged With: Maracas, Shakers

DIY Instruments : Coconut Shell Clip Clops

July 5, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

Let's Play Music : How to make homemade instruments out of coconut shells!

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 […]

Filed Under: Craft Activities, Homemade Musical Instruments, Rhythm & Percussion Activities Tagged With: Coconut Shell Clip Clops

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