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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down : Autumn Songs
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is always a great favourite among our Autumn Songs. It’s easy because it’s sung to the tune of ‘London Bridge’, so it’s quick to pick up with it’s repetitive catchy refrain. Kids love the lively actions of vigorously ‘pretend’ sweeping up all the fallen leaves. Autumn leaves are falling down, Falling […]
The Scary Witch Halloween Rhythm Game
The Scary Witch song and halloween rhythm game from our Songs for Halloween Series is a perfect game to play at a Halloween party. It is both an educational listening game and a bit daring too! The Scary Witch Song The scary witch is in her lair, The scary witch is in her lair, Who will […]
Horsey Horsey Don’t You Stop!
Horsey Horsey Song is a lovely traditional knee bobbing song. All babies enjoy being bobbed up and down to a song on your knee, and this is the simplest way to sing this song. But you can also do some easy actions (suggested in brackets) as you’re bobbing them up and down, with wheels going […]
The Butterfly Song: a Song to Teach Colours
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 […]
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