Learning the correct piano hand position is one of the first things that kids need to master when beginning to learn the instrument. Young children can often find this a difficult thing to remember, especially when they are trying to learn so many other new skills at the same time. These little hamster pom-poms are […]
Splish, Splash, Splosh! Bath Time Song
Bath time is a lovely ritual, it’s a relaxing time for play and chatting, and of course some washing too! Which is always so much more fun when accompanied with a song or three. Splish, Splash, Splosh! is the perfect bath time song to help get the job done! Splish Splash Splosh Bath Time Song Splish, […]
How To Read Music Made Easy
Learning to read music can be rather daunting, especially if you haven’t had any music lessons before. Of course, we all know 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 encouragement […]
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, […]
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 […]
Frère Jacques: Traditional French Nursery Song
Singing Frère Jacques is likely to be the first time that many English and American kids come across the French language, unless they are lucky enough to have someone who speaks French in the family. The simple repetitive tune (the same as I Hear Thunder) is easy to pick up and the small range makes it […]
Mr Bear Sits On The Chair Listening Game
Mr Bear Sits On The Chair is a more challenging listening game and is aimed at children of 4 years old +. For toddlers (approx 2 years old ) try the Baby Bear Game, and for preschool age (3-4 years approx) try the Mrs Bear game. However these are only suggested ages, and all children will enjoy […]
First Piano Lessons: The Dice Game
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! The first piano lessons one to four form the structure of beginner’s piano lessons. Teachers should add a few easy first pieces from a piano tutor book to support these first principles. Each step only takes a few minutes, and depending on […]
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