1 2 3 4 5 Once I Caught A Fish Alive is always a favourite counting song. It encourages little ones to count their fingers from 1 – 10 , while it also has the lovely imaginative actions of catching a wriggly fish from a pond. One, Two, Three, Four, Five, (count out […]
Life at the Pond Rhythm Game
This Pond Rhythm Game draws inspiration from the natural world to teach listening and rhythm. A pond is a magical place for a child, teeming with life and a source of great fascination and wonder! If you are lucky enough to have one nearby it will no doubt already be on your child’s list of […]
Jack In A Box : Action Song
Jack in a Box is one of those short action songs that small children can’t get enough of. They just love the idea of hiding in the box at the beginning and the end of the song, and then bouncing up and down in the middle. A really good way to play this kids action […]
I’m A Little Teapot: Nursery Songs
Everyone knows I’m A Little Teapot, it’s an age old favourite! But kids always love playing pretend tea parties with their toys and of course, they look so cute pretending to be a teapot with one arm in the air! Sing the song and then have a little tea party with teddy bear and rag […]
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Musical Pretend Play Activity
Like many nursery rhymes Mary Mary Quite Contrary has it’s roots deep in English history. I believe that it actually alludes to Mary Tudor who was contrary because she changed the English church from Protestant back to Catholic. However, over the years that connotation has definitely faded, and when we sing it today, it is […]
Dance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song
The Nutcracker Suite is such a wonderfully imaginative piece of music and immediately makes you think of Christmas. But it’s also an excellent teaching resource for all sorts of creative activities from poetry and painting to imaginative movement. Here, I have chosen to look at the 7th movement, The Dance of the Toy Flutes. I […]
Stories with Classical Music and Movement
Children love stories and reading books together is one of the best things you can do for development. Stories alone can be launch pads for improvisation and exploration of sounds and rhythms. So combining stories with Classical music and movement take all of these benefits to another level. Listening to music alongside stories helps to set the […]
Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet is a lovely traditional Nursery Rhyme that is catchy and easy to sing. I have always found it particularly useful if children are a little worried by creepy crawlies – especially with the second verse. Little Miss Muffet Lyrics Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet Eating her curds and whey, Along […]
Four Currant Buns In A Bakers Shop
Children love playing shops! And Four Currant Buns In a Bakers Shop offers the perfect opportunity for budding bakers and shoppers with lots of imaginary bun eating too! Four currant buns in a baker’s shop, Round and fat with sugar on the top, Along came a *boy with a penny one day, Bought a currant […]
Storytelling Songs : Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Storytelling with a homemade puppet show is such a creative and engaging activity for kids. It’s packed with educational benefits and even better when you have a song to go with the story. A puppet theatre gives children endless opportunity to get involved and let their imaginations go. Telling stories is such a fantastic way […]
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