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 […]
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 […]
Trot, Trot, Trot! Knee Bobbing Song
Trot, Trot, Trot! is a simple little song which you can sing with a horsey puppet, but best of all little ones love being jigged up and down to as a knee bobbing song! Trot Trot Trot : Knee Bobbing Song Trot, trot, trot, Go and never stop! Trot along my little pony! * […]
This Is The Way The Lady Rides : Knee Bobbing Songs
This Is The Way The Lady Rides is the liveliest of the knee bobbing songs And as all babies and toddlers just love being bounced on your knee, it ticks all the boxes! This song is great for teaching contrasting tempos and great for getting the kids up and moving which always goes down well! This […]
Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross
Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross is a traditional English nursery rhyme just perfect for knee bobbing with babies and toddlers. It’s always a great favourite whenever children are sitting on rocking toys or playing with a hobby-horse. The gentle rhythmic rocking of the song is an excellent way for children to feel the beat […]
Horsey Horsey Don’t You Stop!
Horsey Horsey Don’t You Stop 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. There are also some easy actions to do as you bob them up and down, of wheels going round, and […]
Six Teddy Bears Asleep In Bed : Counting Songs
All children love teddies and every child usually has an impressive array of much loved bears of all shapes and sizes. Six Teddy Bears Asleep In Bed is one of the best counting songs, as it is a perfect way to practice counting while making use of the teddy collection at the same time. You […]
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 […]
Here We Go Looby-Loo! : Action Songs
Here We Go Looby-loo is a lovely circle game because it has simple movements that everyone does together as part of the dance. It is one of the easiest action songs and if your kids know the Hokey-Cokey then they’ll recognise some similarities. And because everyone does the same thing even very young children are happy […]