Learning to read music can be rather daunting, especially if you haven’t had any music lessons before. While it is important to realise that there is no quick fix, it is something anyone can do with practice when broken down into easy steps. In this post I hope to dispel a few myths, and hopefully give enough […]
Understanding the Clefs & Stave : Easy Music Theory
The lines of the Stave and Clefs look a lot more daunting than they really are. They are just a way to express whether the notes are high or low or in the middle. They are of course part of the language of music. At first it seems foreign – but once they are familiar […]
Gingerbread House : Kids’ Songs For Christmas
Making a gingerbread house together over the holidays will build wonderful Christmas memories for you and your child, and whether you make it from scratch or from a kit, your little one will be delighted with the results, even if it is a bit lop-sided! (actions beneath the words) Oh I really, really want to […]
Robin Redbreast : Kids’ Songs for Christmas
Robin Redbreast from our Kids’ Songs for Christmas is a sweet little song about a Robin who comes to visit your garden at Christmas time. Here’s a little friend who crops up every Christmas! Robin Redbreast can actually be spotted in gardens all year round, but it is around Christmas that we actually notice him […]
Santa’s Sleigh Song for Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time for kids, but it can be a bit confusing too! This Santa’s Sleigh song from our Easy Christmas Songs For Kids, helps to explain the magic of Christmas and the need to believe in Santa Claus! Santa’s Sleigh Song I wish I could see Santa, Coming on his sleigh, With […]
Won’t it be Fun On Bonfire Night Circle Dance
This Won’t It Be Fun On Bonfire Night circle dance encourages all the anticipation of the November 5th traditions, but also includes a little reminder about keeping safe too. Most countries have a tradition of bonfires and fireworks to mark special occasions at various points in the year. In the UK our Bonfire Night on November 5th […]
I Have Grown A Pumpkin – Halloween Songs For Kids
I Have Grown A Pumpkin from our Halloween Songs For Kids, is the perfect song to sing while you’re getting your pumpkin ready for the big day! Half the enjoyment is in the build up and anticipation of the holiday, and kids just love getting involved with the preparations, making decorations and costumes and all things […]
There Was a Princess Long Ago : Storytelling Circle Game
There Was A Princess Long Ago is a wonderful storytelling circle game, which combines one or two well known fairy tales with actions and imaginative movement, and is best suited to children of 3 years and over. It’s full of fairytale romance and magic! There Was A Princess Long Ago There was a Princess long ago, […]
A Tisket A Tasket : Summertime Circle Game
A Tisket a Tasket which is also known as I Sent A Letter To My Love – is the perfect circle game to sing and play in the garden on a Summer’s day. This game is suited for ages 6yrs+ and can get quite competitive! It could be played inside, but you do need enough […]
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 […]