What’s Missing is a simple listening game that’s easy to set up because all you need to play is a selection of contrasting percussion instruments. Of course it’s a great way to teach children the names and sounds of the different percussion instruments, but it also develops the listening skills needed to isolate the different […]
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 […]
10 Best Gifts for Musical Learning
It’s often difficult to get a good balance when choosing stocking presents for kids. But with these 10 Best Gifts for Musical Learning your presents will be wonderfully educational and lots of fun too. Everyone wants to include a bit of fun and frivolity at Christmas, but not too many funny five minute wonders! I […]
The Harvest Rhythm Game
The Harvest Rhythm Game is a great way to practice note recognition while enjoying the Harvest theme which is such a pleasure in the Autumn/Fall season. It’s excellent for encouraging speech development in toddlers, who love reaching into the bag and recognising and naming the fruit and vegetables (they also like to chat about the […]
Spooky Sound Stories For Halloween
These Spooky Sound Stories for Halloween are a great way to encourage kids to get creative with making sound effects. The poem below is a great way to get started. The first two verses might be familiar as they are an old traditional children’s poem, but I had fun adding some more verses. This activity […]
Music Theory Worksheets & Rhythm Games
There are so many music theory worksheets & rhythm games here on Let’s Play Music now that I thought it would be useful to round up a few of the favourites! The Clock Song : An Easy Way To Learn Note Values How To Tell The Difference Between The Rhythm And The Beat […]
Rainy Day Rhythm Games for Kids
One of the wonderful things about childhood is that children can find fun in everything. Even a rainy day is full of possibilities. Suddenly the world is dripping wet, and special clothes and umbrellas are required, it is all such a novelty! Just as rain makes everything look different, it makes different sounds too. So tons […]
Life at the Pond Rhythm Game
A pond is a magical place for a child, it is 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 favourite places, but if you don’t have one locally it is well worth […]
Storytelling with Instruments : The 3 Little Pigs
Everyone loves the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, it’s a such an old favourite that little ones never seem to tire of. But with some added percussion sound effects and catchy songs and chants to help to tell the tale, this storytelling activity is a wonderful way for kids to explore the sounds […]
Tapping Train Rhythm Game
The Tapping Train Rhythm Game is a great little listening game with a similar principle to the Music Note Whispers Game. It’s not just about trains, but more about feeling, listening and repeating the rhythm of the music notes on their backs – all excellent skills to build musical awareness! I find that it’s very […]
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