Film music is a great way to discover Classical Music for Kids. Children love letting their imagination carry them off into a world of adventure – and everyone loves a swashbuckling theme tune. This carefully chosen list of tracks is perfect for little ones wanting to play pirates and adventurers. This could be played during a themed […]
The Farmer’s In His Den Circle Game
The Farmer’s In His Den is a lovely song for a group of children. It’s a great choice for playgroups and parties because it is a simple circle game, that gets everyone involved. Kids really love it’s catchy “EE-I-AD-I-O” refrain, and they’ll often pick it up well before they can sing the rest of the words. […]
On The Importance of Live Orchestral Music for Kids
I have just come home from a concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the music still ringing in my ears. As I sat back in my seat and absorbed the magic I felt all tension and distractions wash away as the instruments merged together and became an organic body, capable of provoking emotions and soothing […]
Little Bo Peep Hide And Seek Game
Little Bo Peep is a delightful nursery rhyme, with a simple melody with a small range of only a fifth (So-Do) which is perfect for when small children are just learning to pitch notes. It tells the story of Little Bo Peep, who has lost her sheep and is searching for them, and little ones […]
Jack In A Box : Action Song
Jack in a Box is one of those short action songs that small children never tire of. They love the idea of hiding in a box at the beginning and the end of the song, and the bouncing up and down in the middle. A really good way to play this kids action song is […]
The Balloon Song : Introducing Do Re Mi
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. This activity is perfect for toddlers because it’s simple melody and actions are so easy to pick up. And 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 happily 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 a spider easily either with an egg carton and pipe cleaners or something like the pin […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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