With spring on the way, this 5 Little Bunnies finger rhyme and puppet craft is just the thing to get everyone in mood for Easter. 5 Little Bunnies Finger Rhyme Five little bunnies hopping on the floor, (hopping action) One hopped away, (hop fingers […]
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 […]
Why Kids Should Play With Chime Bars
Every child should have some chime bars (AKA resonator bells for US readers) or a xylophone to play with. They’re a wonderful tool for learning to listen, perform and read music. But chime bars are such a good investment too, as they’re suitable for toddlers right up to children of 7 or 8 years old. […]
The Noisy Monster Song
The Noisy Monster Song is a great activity for boisterous toddlers, who will love stomping along and roaring to their hearts content. The Noisy Monster Song This is the way a monster goes, (stomp like a monster) He has big feet, (lift and shake each foot ) And furry toes, […]
Spooky Halloween Songs for Kids
These Spooky Halloween Songs For Kids will definitely have something for everyone! While Halloween is such a fun holiday for all of us, aside from the old favourites such as 5 Little Pumpkins, there seems to be a shortage of simple kid-friendly songs. When the evenings start growing dark earlier and the trees start shedding […]
French Can-Can Song – Classical Music To Get Kids Moving
This little song set to the traditional French Can-Can music by Offenbach is just what you need to get everyone moving. Of course kids just can’t resist jumping up and joining in so it’s great one for blowing off some steam! There is nothing like having a good dance and luckily it’s something everyone can […]
Born in a Stable: Simple Nativity Song
Born in a Stable is a very simple Nativity song sung to the tune of Baa, Baa Black Sheep with easy actions, just perfect for introducing the Christmas Story in a way that very little ones can understand. Often, traditional Christmas carols might be a bit too difficult for younger children, so this simple little […]
Dance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song
The Nutcracker Suite is such a wonderfully imaginative piece of music and immediately makes you think of Christmas. But it’s also an excellent teaching resource for all sorts of creative activities from poetry and painting to imaginative movement. Here, I have chosen to look at the 7th movement, The Dance of the Toy Flutes. I […]
Classical Music For Toddlers : Percussion Instruments
Music has the most amazing ability to lift the mood or calm things down. So playing Classical Music For Toddlers at home can come in very handy! Using our suggested listening, you can play classical music for toddlers at home. Providing a calm, relaxing background to play activities while inspiring a creative atmosphere. Using Percussion Instruments Try […]
The Farmer’s In His Den Circle Game
The Farmer’s In His Den is the perfect choice for playgroups and parties. It has an easy repetitive tune and it’s sung as a simple circle game, that gets everyone involved. Kids really love it’s catchy “EE-I-AD-I-O” refrain, and so they’ll often pick it up well before they can sing the rest of the words. […]
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