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, […]
What’s Missing? Listening Game
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music Theory Halloween Board Game For Preschoolers
This simple Halloween board game for kids from 5 years upwards is an excellent way to practice some rhythm and note recognition. Not to mention some useful counting and reading practice while also getting into the spooky Halloween mood! Board games are a wonderful part of childhood. They’re such a great way to bring people […]
5 Easy Music Manipulatives
Over the last few weeks I’ve been looking at all sorts of different and easy music manipulatives for introducing basic notation and new musical concepts. These are a great way to bring the subject to life and really engage young beginners. I found these fun Music Fortune Tellers from Just A little More on Pinterest – […]