The Balloon Song is a fun and engaging way to help children practice playing and recognising Do Re Mi and the intervals of the scale. Balloons float up high, Up to the sky! Now bring them down, Down to the ground, Now let them fly! A beautiful, bright balloon comes in handy when singing this song […]
Little Miss Muffet and Spider Finger Rhymes
Little Miss Muffet is a lovely little song which lends itself to a makeshift puppet show. All you need is a favourite dolly, a bowl and spoon and a little pretend spider on a string. You can make this easily either with an egg carton and pipe cleaners or something like the pin below which is […]
Row Row Row Your Boat : First Nursery Rhymes
Row Row Row Your Boat is one of the first songs a toddler will be able to grasp and always a popular favourite. Its simple rocking, rowing action in pairs is great fun and possible for even very little ones to enjoy. Singing songs with a partner is a lovely way for toddlers to grow their […]
5 Little Speckled Frogs : Counting Songs
5 Little Speckled Frogs is the perfect counting song for preschoolers to practice their numbers with a very catchy tune. The song has a strong rhythm and a memorable tune and is great for tapping along to with sticks or tambourines. If you have enough people you can act it out, children love pretending and […]
A Fun Way to Teach Kids Musical Note Values
Music theory can sometimes have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult, but this can avoided by teaching it through games and activities that little ones enjoy. Children will happily accept basic theory concepts by playing games which combine the lesson with having some fun! They love characters and giving things identities, so when teaching […]
How to Tell the Difference Between the Rhythm & the Beat
If you don’t play an instrument or haven’t had music lessons before, it can be a bit confusing to understand the difference between the rhythm and the beat in music. The beat is the steady pulse that you feel in the tune, like a clock’s tick. It’s what you would clap along to, or what […]
Hickory Dickory Dock: Music & Upcycled Craft Activity
Hickory Dickory Dock is an all time favourite nursery rhyme for babies, toddlers and small children. It is also a great opportunity to make an upcycled Hickory Dickory Dock out of old cardboard boxes, and a little mouse out of some old scraps of material. Once you’ve made these, you’ll find that they come out time […]
Christmas Robot : Kids Songs for Christmas
A recycled Christmas Robot with an unusual appetite and a great musical activity for any Christmas party! The Christmas Robot from our kids Songs for Christmas series is ideal for children of all ages. Little ones love the story about the robot and the action of posting the cutlery into his mouth, while everyone sings […]
5 Best Music Activities for Kids Aged 0-5 Years
It is never too early to introduce your baby to music. These music activities for kids will hopefully give you some ideas about how to integrate music into a day to day routine. From helping with co-ordination and language skills, to cognitive development, music is an essential part of every child’s education – and great fun […]
14 Best Classical Music Tracks for Kids
When it comes to choosing classical music tracks for kids to listen to, people often don’t know where to start. I have experimented with many tracks over the years and so come armed with plenty of suggestions that have been tried and tested and are guaranteed to go down well. Here is my definitive list […]
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