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Apple Tree Apple Tree Circle Game

September 3, 2021 By Sara Mullett 17 Comments

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The Apple Tree circle game is just right for the last days of Summer. It is often used in playground games as a way of eliminating players so that the last person left can be chosen to start the next game. There are many lovely traditions to celebrate the turning of the season from Summer […]

Filed Under: 5+, Autumn, Circle Games, Finger Rhymes, Harvest Songs, Nature, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Apples, Free Sheet Music

How To Teach A Child To Practice

September 2, 2021 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

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One of the most important things when starting a new instrument is learning how to practice. But often kids are left to work this out for themselves. How To Teach A Child To Practice introduces good, effective practice habits right from the start. This requires a whole new set of skills and any piano beginner will […]

Filed Under: 5+, First Piano Lessons, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers Tagged With: First Piano Lesson Series

Sound Box : Musical Listening Game

August 25, 2021 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

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The Sound Box Listening Game is marvellous for toddlers and small children because they are insatiably curious and simply can’t resist having a go and a guess! This game is perfect for encouraging the shyest children to come forward and speak up, and the more confidant ones to listen carefully before just calling out the answer. […]

Filed Under: 5+, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Auditory Stimulation, Guessing Game, Listening Game, Memory Game, Sensory Play

Rainy Day Rhythm Games for Kids

August 22, 2021 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

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One of the wonderful things about childhood is that children can find fun in everything. Even a rainy day is full of possibilities. Suddenly the world is dripping wet, and special clothes and umbrellas are required, it is all such a novelty! Just as rain makes everything look different, it makes different sounds too. So […]

Filed Under: 5+, Musical Activities For..., Musical Memory Game, Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Rainy Day Songs, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Free Printables, Listening Game, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games, Weather

The Pussycat : Do Re Mi Game for Preschoolers

August 19, 2021 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

The Pussycat Do Re Mi Chime Bar Game for Preschoolers

Puppets are fantastic tools for teaching children will always be so keen to engage with an activity when invited by a little cat or a bear and it is amazing how a puppet can encourage even very shy children to take part. So when playing this Do Re Mi game, you can take a back seat […]

Filed Under: 5+, Introducing Do Re Mi, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Introducing Do-Re-Mi Series, Puppets, Solfege, Tonic Sol-fah

Peeping Through The Window : Shape Song & Guessing Game

August 17, 2021 By Sara Mullett 9 Comments

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This Peeping Through The Window shape song is a musical guessing game of eye spy.  It’s great for building confidence and learning how to recognise different shapes. Kids love the ‘spying’ element of this game, it really appeals to the natural sense of curiosity and general nosiness! Peeping Through the Window : Shape Song I’m […]

Filed Under: 5+, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Shapes Tagged With: Guessing Game, Kids Crafts

Days Of the Week Song

August 9, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

Days of the Week song

This Days of the Week Song is perfect for teaching kids the order of the days as they come around every week! Children love routine, it gives them a sense of security and they are always happy when they know what to expect and what will be happening tomorrow. Of course, feel free to make […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Introducing Do Re Mi, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Calendar Time, Days of the week, Introducing Do-Re-Mi Series

Say Hello! Hello Song For Kids

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

Hello Song For Kids

It’s always a good idea to start the day with a Hello song for kids in a nursery or music group setting. Hello songs are perfect for settling everyone in,  and a great way to break the ice and get to know each other. When you make them a daily habit, these songs become a […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Back To School, Circle Games, Circle Time Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Teaching Preschool Music, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Hello Songs

Preschool Calendar Time Songs and Chants

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

These calendar time songs always come in handy at the beginning of the new school year. These two handy chants help children get the hang of the calendar in no time at all. And there are some lovely songs all about the changing seasons too. After a long summer holiday it is always a bit […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Circle Time Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers Tagged With: Round-up

Back to School Songs

August 4, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

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Here’a a collection all of the songs on the site that are perfect for encouraging kids to settle in to the new school year. There are Back to School songs for all ages, whether they’re starting at nursery, preschool or reception/elementary. The holidays always have a nasty habit of flying by!  And before long, our […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Circle Time Songs, Colour Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Songs, Toddlers Tagged With: Back To School, Calendar Time, circle time, Round-up, Seasons

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