The Hairy Scary Castle is always a huge hit with 5-7yr olds! They love getting creative with all the sound effects and then remembering them in the correct order! In the hairy scary castle, Oh the hairy scary castle, In the hairy scary castle, Where the skeletons RATTLE, And the ghosts go BOO! In […]
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 […]
Autumn Rhythm Game for Preschoolers
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year with so many great ways to explore the changing season. This Autumn Rhythm Game is a great way to explore all the sounds and rhythms that it brings, from fluttering leaves to falling conkers. Every walk brings home a new autumn treasure, so go for a forage […]
Life at the Pond Rhythm Game
This Pond Rhythm Game draws inspiration from the natural world to teach listening and rhythm. A pond is a magical place for a child, teeming with life and a source of great fascination and wonder! If you are lucky enough to have one nearby it will no doubt already be on your child’s list of […]
Moana Shiny Rhythm Game
Kids just love this Moana Shiny rhythm game! It’s such a fun way to a combine a rhythm lesson with a favourite song that they’ll want to sing over and over! To encourage kids to practice something, the trick is always to make it into a game. In this activity there’s the added attraction of […]
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is a hugely loved book by Michael Rosen. It’s a staple of any nursery collection and Kids around the world love to chant and mime and recite it. When my own children were small it was a daily favourite and so it holds a special place in their childhood […]
Music Theory Worksheet & Rhythm Game Round Up
There are such a lot of music theory worksheets & rhythm games here on Let’s Play Music. So now that I thought it would be useful to round up a few of the favourites! Of course, there is no substitute for a fun music lesson with includes movement, percussion instruments or manipulatives. But music theory […]
Pitter Patter, Pitter Patter : Rainy Day Songs
Pitter Patter, Pitter Patter is one of the best Rainy Day Songs for children to explore the sounds and rhythms made by the rain because it’s use of repetition is excellent for practicing tapping the ‘pitter patter, pitter patter’ quaver (1/4 note) beats, and the alliteration and repeated consonants are excellent for speech development. If you […]
The Scary Witch Halloween Rhythm Game
The Scary Witch song and halloween rhythm game from our Songs for Halloween Series is a perfect game to play at a Halloween party. It is both an educational listening game and a bit daring too! The Scary Witch Song The scary witch is in her lair, The scary witch is in her lair, Who will […]
Baby Bear Sits On The Chair : Rhythm & Listening Game
Baby Bear Sits On The Chair Listening Game is the easiest version of this simple listening game. So it’s great for even very little ones because all they have to do is listen carefully and match the sounds. The child who is Baby Bear, sits on a chair or stool. Place three different instruments in front of […]
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