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The Easter Bunny Song

April 7, 2019 By Sara Mullett 6 Comments

Easter Bunny Songs for Kids

Eostre was the ancient goddess of spring, bringing new light and life to the world after the long dark sleep of Winter. And the Christian calendar borrowed her name for what is now the most important Christian festival of the year. When the long weeks of Lent give way to the dawn of a new […]

Filed Under: Baby, Easter & Spring, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Easter Bunny, Free Printables, Free Sheet Music, Party Games, Rabbits, Rhythm Games

Rhythm Game for Easter

March 27, 2019 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

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The Easter rhythm game is a great way to get some extra practise with rhythm and note recognition while also having lots of Easter fun at the same time. Print the rhythm game cards and mount them.  You can either use the ready coloured version or print the plain outline and let the kids decorate […]

Filed Under: 5+, Easter & Spring, Musical Activities For..., Musical Memory Game, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities Tagged With: Easy Music Theory, Free Printables, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games

What’s Missing? Listening Game

January 28, 2019 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

How to tell the difference between the rhythm and the beat in a fun and engaging way

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 […]

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The Scary Witch Halloween Rhythm Game

October 31, 2018 By Sara Mullett 9 Comments

Let's Play Music : The Scary Witch - Rhythm and Music Game - This would be perfect for a Halloween party!

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Halloween, Imaginative Play, Musical Activities For..., Musical Memory Game, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Seasonal Activities Tagged With: Free Printables, Listening Game, Party Games, Rhythm Games, Witches

10 Best Gifts for Musical Learning

October 27, 2018 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Spooky Sound Stories For Halloween

September 28, 2018 By Sara Mullett 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Halloween, Musical Activities For..., Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Seasonal Activities Tagged With: halloween books, Sound Stories, Witches

Music Theory Worksheets & Rhythm Games

September 4, 2018 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

Music Theory Worksheets & Rhythm games

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Music Theory games, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities Tagged With: Easy Music Theory, Free Printables

Rainy Day Rhythm Games for Kids

August 14, 2018 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

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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 […]

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Life at the Pond Rhythm Game

July 27, 2018 By Sara Mullett 6 Comments

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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 […]

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Storytelling with Instruments : The 3 Little Pigs

May 22, 2018 By Sara Mullett 15 Comments

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 […]

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