When it is raining and dreary outside, and you’ve run out of inspiration for keeping your kids amused, there is nothing better than a bit of escapism into the world of fantasy. All you need is some classical music to play and a bit of clear space. If you have some dressing up clothes, then […]
Toreadors Song – Classical Piggy Back Songs
The Toreadors Song borrows the tune from Bizet’s wonderful opera Carmen. These fun classical piggy back songs are a brilliant way to introduce famous themes to children with lots of fun and humour – which is always the best way to learn! The Toreadors Song Wave you-r hands up i-n the air, (wave hands in […]
Classical Music To Teach Emotions
Using classical music to teach emotions can really help young children to understand their feelings. You can use a variety of different tracks to prompt different moods. These moods can consequently be a vehicle to prompt discussion about different emotions. Music is a language that crosses boundaries and one that people of all ages and backgrounds […]
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 can be launch pads for improvisation and exploration of sounds and rhythms. Therefore, using stories with Classical music and movement takes those benefits to another level. The music helps to set the mood rather like a good film soundtrack. […]
Musical Movement And Creative Play
The next post in our Classical Music for 2-5 year olds looks at how to encourage imaginative movement and creative play at home. Use the resources listed in 40 Best Classical Tracks For Kids to help get started. Using percussion instruments is great for enjoying some rousing marching music, but softer, gentle music needs a […]
Classical Music For Toddlers : Percussion Instruments
Music has the most amazing ability to lift the mood or calm things down. So playing Classical Music For Toddlers at home can come in very handy! Using our suggested listening, you can play classical music for toddlers at home. Providing a calm, relaxing background to play activities while inspiring a creative atmosphere. Using Percussion Instruments Try […]
Classical Music For Toddlers At Home
There are lots of different activities to be found on the Let’s Play Music site about classical music for kids which are great resources for teachers, but I am often asked by mums how they should go about introducing classical music for toddlers at home. So this is the first in a short series of […]
Classical Fun For Toddlers
Classical Fun For Toddlers, introduces four famous classical tunes with songs, movement, actions and imagination. The best introduction to the world of Classical music that anyone could hope for. We all know about the benefits of Classical music for kids and every parent wants to help their child to develop as best they can. It’s […]
Dance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song
The Nutcracker Suite is such a wonderfully imaginative piece of music. It is 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 thought it would be fun to write a piggyback […]
French Can-Can Song – Classical Music To Get Kids Moving
There is nothing like having a good dance. It’s something everyone can do together, it doesn’t need any special equipment or time to set up, it’s very good for you and lots of fun! So this little song to accompany the traditional French Can-Can music by Offenbach is just what you need to get everyone […]
