Kids love playing with mud! So 5 Little Pigs is an appealing song as it paints such a wonderful picture of piggys joyously rolling in the squishy squashy mud! 5 Little Pigs : Counting Song and Farm Song 5 little pi – ggys rolled in the mud, (hold up 5 fingers ) Squi-shy, squa-shy it felt […]
The Spring Fairy : A Song for Spring
Every year the arrival of spring brings such excitement full of the promise of a new season with everything fresh and renewed. The last bit of winter seems to drag as we are desperate for the signs that spring is on it’s way! The Spring Fairy is a lovely song that encourages children to go […]
The Autumn Fairy Song For Autumn
Autumn is such a magical time. The trees and plants can change their colours as if by magic, sometimes seemingly overnight. The Autumn Fairy Song is a magical explanation for this mysterious transformation and a delightfully whimsical idea! The Autumn Fairy Song A little Autumn fairy, Sitting in a tree, Painting all the leaves, And throwing them […]
It’s Harvest Time : Songs For the Harvest
If you live in the country it is easy to appreciate the full meaning and importance of harvest time. It is the fruition of a whole years work, a time to finally sit back and be thankful with a great sense of satisfaction, but also wonder at the beauty and generosity of nature’s bounty. These […]
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 […]
Autumn Activities to do with the Kids!
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to all things cosy. Suddenly the warm tones of Autumn seem so appealing, and we want to bring the stunning display of Autumn’s fireworks into our homes.Pumpkins and conkers, and colourful leaves, all manner of treasures. When my kids were little, the seasons would trigger activities, punctuating […]