Seasonal songs are always so much fun and it’s a great way to introduce traditional activities and customs that we associate with a particular time of year. So with this in mind, here is a little collection of songs for the summer, there’s everything from circle games to imaginative play, finger rhymes and puppet games […]
Storytelling with Instruments : The 3 Little Pigs
We’re all so fond of the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, it’s a such an old favourite that little ones never seem to tire of. But with some added percussion sound effects and catchy songs and chants to help to tell the tale, this storytelling activity is a wonderful way for kids to […]
Tapping Train Rhythm Game
The Tapping Train Rhythm Game is a great little listening game with a similar principle to the Music Note Whispers Game. It’s not just about trains, but more about feeling, listening and repeating the rhythm of the music notes on their backs – all excellent skills to build musical awareness! I find that it’s very […]
Oats And Beans And Barley Grow : First Nursery Songs
Oats and Beans and Barley Grow is a lovely old song which is wonderful for the changing season, when Winter has finally passed and we are looking forward to the new growth of Spring and the Summer harvest that will follow. It is full of the the joy and wonder of Nature’s bounty! * Oats […]
Busy Bee Ring Game
The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. The children are divided into two equal groups; bees and flowers. The flowers kneel in a circle with the hands (petals) cupped together, and the bees flutter around the circle collecting pollen and of course being very busy! […]
Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day : Counting Songs
Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day is always a favourite, it’s great for practicing numbers and introducing the concept of subtraction, as each little duck swims away. If you have some little toy ducks it makes a lovely counting game which can enjoyed over and over. It’s always great fun to sing when you go […]
4 Farm Songs for Kids
One of the best things about Spring is the arrival of all the baby animals. It’s such a lovely time of year to go and visit a local farm where children can see the sheep with their fluffy lambs and mummy pigs nursing their little piglets. So this collection of 4 farm songs for kids […]
The Bear Went Over The Mountain
The Bear Went Over The Mountain is always a great favourite. Most probably because it invites lots of imaginative movement and kids do love any opportunity to role play! It’s also a great way to introduce new vocabulary and new concepts of spacial awareness. The bear can go up that mountain in lots of different ways! […]
Open The Dovecote Ring Game
The Open The Dovecote Ring Game is a simple song and circle dance activity that’s great for building confidence and making friends. Although you could play this game at any time of year, it’s a perfect activity for Whitsun, or Pentecost. This is when Christians around the world celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit […]
Musical Games For Valentines Day
Here are two Musical Games For Valentines Day, they are based on reliable old party games of course, but they are absolutely guaranteed to go down well! They also have the added bonus of sneaking in some handy note recognition, but they don’t even seem to notice when they’re having so much fun! […]
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