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 […]
Christmas Rhythm Game
These Christmas Rhythm Game cards can be used in various ways according to the age and musical experience of the child. You don’t need any extra equipment, although some wooden tone blocks or a tambourine might come in handy. If you need a little help with reading the music notes, take a look at Introducing […]
The Harvest Rhythm Game
This Rhythm Game is perfect for using during the Harvest season. It’s a great way to practice note recognition while enjoying the simple pleasures of the Autumn. This rhythm game is excellent for encouraging speech development in toddlers, who love reaching into the bag and recognising and naming the fruit and vegetables (they also like […]
Fun Musical Games with Ping Pongs
These fun musical games with ping pongs are a great idea for music classes at school or at home, they’re cheap and easy to set up and kids just love playing with those bouncy little ping pongs! Fun Musical Games With Ping Pongs Shoot The Bucket For a group of 4 children, or larger group […]
Hot Cross Buns : Easter Songs
Good Friday is the day to bake and share Hot Cross Buns with family and friends. Eaten warm from the oven dripping with butter, they are one of the highlights of Easter. But they were being made in England long before Christianity adopted them. The bun was a symbol of the Moon and the cross […]
Pot Of Gold Rhythm Activity for St Patrick’s Day
This Pot Of Gold Rhythm Activity is a great rhythm game for any St Patrick’s Day celebrations you may be planning. It makes a guessing game out of the rhythms taken from our other St Patrick’s Day songs, so click on the links below if you need to check on those. Michael Finnegan – visit this post to […]
Halloween Is Coming : Halloween Songs For Kids
A big favourite from our Halloween Songs For Kids is The Halloween is Coming circle game. Because it has all the essential spooky ingredients to set the scene. When the bat and pumpkin decorations have been cut and carved and all the costumes have been stuck and sewn, it’s the perfect spooky little dance to […]
The Hairy Scary Castle
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! […]
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 […]
Pirate Treasure Rhythm Game
Pirate themed activities are always very popular! So this Jolly Jake’s pirate treasure rhythm game is perfect to accompany some sea shanties or a pirate jig! Download the Pirate treasure Rhythm game printable below. Print and stick it to a sheet of shiny, gold coloured wrapping paper. Then cut out the pretend gold rhythm coins, […]