This lovely Fluttering Autumn Leaves Song and craft is a great way for kids to make the most of the changing season. This simple little song is wonderful for speech development with all the repeated words and great for practicing diction and consonants. Go and collect some beautiful autumn leaves and make some pretty fans to […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Make a Homemade Puppet Theatre
Cardboard is a fantastic resource for crafting with kids; easily available, free and it offers endless possibilities! This homemade puppet theatre tutorial is the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon, or it could be a surprise project for a wonderful present complete with a different sets of fairy tale characters. How to make a Homemade […]
Homemade Musical Instruments : Shakers and Maracas
Making homemade musical instruments 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 after many years of teaching music to small children there have been quite a few times when the contents of the shakers have exploded across […]
How to Make a Cat Puppet
Here is how to make a cat puppet out of an old jumper for free! Puppets are fantastic toys, they are so versatile – and wonderful for the imagination. They also appeal to children of all ages and will become old friends. There is no need to spend a lot on shop bought ones as […]
My Little Snowman : Kids’ Songs for Winter
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 […]
My Christmas Tree! Easy Christmas Songs For Kids
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the much anticipated highlights of getting ready for Christmas. My Christmas Tree! Easy Christmas Songs For Kids, is the perfect song to while you’re trimming your tree. My Christmas Tree! Easy Christmas Songs For Kids I’ve waited for my Christmas tree, Christmas tree, Christmas tree, I’ve waited for […]
I’m a Little Snowman : Kids Songs For Winter
Kids do love a snowman! And depending on the climate where you live, the opportunity to make them is not all that frequent. This craft is a clever way to make sure your child gets a snowman who they can keep, without him melting overnight! I’m a Little Snowman Words I’m a little snowman short […]
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 is 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 throwing them […]