When you live in the UK you have two choices when it comes to the rain; either you stay inside and try to avoid the showers or you face the weather full on and have some musical fun in it with some rainy day nursery rhymes. To make the most of a rainy day, it […]
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 […]
10 Best Classical Music Tracks For Calm And Tranquility
Classical music has an incredible ability to change and enhance a mood or atmosphere. If you need convincing, you have only to think of your favourite films or TV programmes and see if you remember the music. The best films are the ones that engage you on all levels and the soundtrack has a huge […]
Pirate Songs and Games for Kids
These 4 Pirate Songs for kids are guaranteed to go down well! When my daughters were little, they’d come home from brownies singing this first song and then we would all be humming it for days afterwards! It is one of the most catchy tunes ever! 4 Pirate Songs for Kids The Pirate Song When […]
Celtic Songs for Kids for St Patrick’s Day
Celtic songs are a wonderful way to get kids up and moving to music . They are great for encouraging improvised Irish dancing, Ceilidh-ing or simply marching and skipping. The following songs are a few of the favourites that I have accumulated over the years which are guaranteed to get your kids wanting to jig. […]
Spooky Kids Songs for Halloween
These Spooky Kids Songs for Halloween are just the thing you need to encourage all your little ghosts, witches and goblins to get in the spooky groove! Getting the music right at a party is the easiest way to create an atmosphere. On Halloween especially, you want to make sure you get your guests in […]
5 Best Classical Music Tracks For Kids: Fairy Dancing
When it is raining and dreary outside, it can be challenging to keep your kids amused indoors. But there is nothing better than a bit of escapism into the world of fantasy. All you need is some classical music to play and a bit of clear space. If you have some dressing up clothes, then […]
20 Must Have Tracks for Every Christmas Playlist
When it comes to our Christmas Playlist, all I can say is thank goodness for Spotify. Once upon a time I used to play the same albums over and over again on CD, and they would inevitably all get worn out. Nowadays, we can add to the playlist until our hearts are content. By adding whole […]
Tinsel Dancing For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Tinsel Dancing for Toddlers and Preschoolers is always a hit at any Christmas party and it’ll always come in handy to blow off some steam whenever it’s too cold or wet to go outside to play over the holidays. This idea is very simple and it’s success really depends on the music that you play. […]
5 Best Classical Tracks for Marching
These classical tracks for marching are perfect for including as part of any soldier themed lesson or even just playing on a rainy afternoon, banging some biscuit tins and blowing of some steam! Marching is a fantastic musical activity for kids. It combines music, movement, listening and imagination and so provides a wealth of educational […]