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French Can-Can Song – Classical Music To Get Kids Moving

October 18, 2022 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

The French Can-Can Song - Calssical Music to get kids moving

This little song set to the traditional French Can-Can music by Offenbach is just what you need to get everyone moving. Of course kids just can’t resist jumping up and joining in so it’s great one for blowing off some steam! There is nothing like having a good dance and luckily it’s something everyone can […]

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Dance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song

September 27, 2022 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Would you like to be a fairy? Dance of the Toy Flutes - Nut cracker suite Classical Toddler Tunes

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 […]

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Classical Music For Toddlers : Percussion Instruments

September 26, 2022 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Classical music for toddlers at home with 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 […]

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Baby Lullabies: help your baby fall asleep

May 26, 2022 By Sara Mullett 16 Comments

9 Best Lullabies for Babies, including all lullaby lyrics

It’s never too early to play your baby lullabies Baby lullabies are perfect for bringing music to your baby right from the start. There is nothing more soothing to a little baby than the sound of their Mother’s voice. Even before a baby is born they can hear sounds from the outside world. From around […]

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Stories with Classical Music and Movement

May 6, 2022 By Sara Mullett 16 Comments

Movement icon for activities with 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 […]

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Classical Music To Teach Emotions

March 30, 2022 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

Classical music to teach emotions

Using classical music to teach emotions can really help young children to understand their feelings. By playing a variety of contrasting tracks, you can create different moods which can encourage kids to discuss and explore their emotions. Music is a language that crosses boundaries and one that people of all ages and backgrounds can share. […]

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14 Best Classical Music Tracks for Kids

July 4, 2021 By Sara Mullett 50 Comments

Playlists - 14 Best Classical Music Tracks for Kids

When it comes to choosing classical music tracks for kids to listen to, people often don’t know where to start. I have experimented with many tracks over the years and so come armed with plenty of suggestions that have been tried and tested and are guaranteed to go down well. Here is my definitive list […]

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First Piano Lessons: Fingers!

July 1, 2021 By Sara Mullett 32 Comments

First Piano Lessons : Introduction to Piano Fingering

New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! Up and Down the Escalator  – from the First Piano Lessons is a fun and playful way to introduce finger exercises. When kids first start to play the piano, it does takes a while to strengthen their little fingers. They’ll find it quite […]

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First Piano Lessons Easiest Way To Learn The Notes

June 11, 2021 By Sara Mullett 76 Comments

Let's Play Music : First Piano Lessons - Introducing The Names of The Notes

New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! First Piano Lessons Animal Memory Game There are many methods to help learn piano notes but this way is easy and children immediately engage with this animal memory game. They are so keen to memorise the order of the animals […]

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First Piano Lessons: Getting Started

May 26, 2021 By Sara Mullett 46 Comments

Let's Play Music : First Piano Lessons - Getting Started

The First Piano Lessons are a series of short exercises disguised as games which combine strengthening and co-ordination with note recognition and memory. Presented in a playful and engaging way that doesn’t cause frustration, they’re perfect for introducing your child to piano at home, while bringing a lot of  fun and satisfaction along the way. When […]

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