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This Is The Way The Lady Rides : Knee Bobbing Songs

June 20, 2013 By Sara Mullett 9 Comments

Horsey Horsey Don't You Stop

This Is The Way The Lady Rides is the liveliest of the knee bobbing songs  And as all babies and toddlers just love being bounced on your knee, it ticks all the boxes! This song is great for teaching contrasting tempos and great for getting the kids up and moving which always goes down well! This […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Creative Role Play, Knee Bobbing Songs, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Nursery Rhymes, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: First Nursery Rhyme Series, Free Printables, Horses, Rhythm Games

Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross

June 18, 2013 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

This is the Way the Lady Rides

Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross is a traditional English nursery rhyme just perfect for knee bobbing with babies and toddlers. It’s always a great favourite  whenever children are sitting on rocking toys or playing with a hobby-horse. The gentle rhythmic rocking of the song is an excellent way for children to feel the beat […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Circle Games, Farm Songs, Knee Bobbing Songs, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Nursery Rhymes, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: First Nursery Rhyme Series, Free Sheet Music, Horses

Horsey Horsey Don’t You Stop!

June 17, 2013 By Sara Mullett 8 Comments

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Horsey Horsey Don’t You Stop is a lovely traditional knee bobbing song. All babies enjoy being bobbed up and down to a song on your knee, and this is the simplest way to sing this song. There are also some easy actions to do as you bob them up and down, of wheels going round, and […]

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Mr Bear Sits On The Chair : Listening Game

June 4, 2013 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Mr Bear Rhythm and listening game :Let's play music

Mr Bear Sits On The Chair is a more challenging listening game and is aimed at children of 4 years old +. For toddlers (approx 2 years old ) try the Baby Bear Game, and  for preschool age (3-4 years approx) try the Mrs Bear game. However these are only suggested ages, and all children will enjoy […]

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Mrs Bear Sits On The Chair : Rhythm and Listening Game

June 3, 2013 By Sara Mullett 12 Comments

Mrs bear sits on the chair - rhythm and listening game - Let's Play Music

Mrs Bear Sits On The Chair is the same song as the Baby Bear rhythm and listening game, but you develop the listening skills further by practising a rhythmic response. Instead of just three instruments you can add another one to make it more challenging. You then need to choose three or four different things to […]

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Baby Bear Sits On The Chair : Rhythm & Listening Game

June 3, 2013 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

Baby bear rhythm and listening game - Let's play Music

Baby Bear Sits On The Chair 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 the child […]

Filed Under: Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Bears, Confidence Building, Free Sheet Music, Listening Game, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games

I Hear Thunder! Rainy Day Songs

May 29, 2013 By Sara Mullett 5 Comments

I Hear Thunder - Rainy Day Songs

I Hear Thunder is perhaps the most familiar of the rainy day songs, easily remembered because it borrows the tune from Frere Jacques. It’s small range and simple tune makes it easy even for very young ones to grasp, and older children can enjoy singing it in a round. This song can be sung just […]

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Pitter Patter, Pitter Patter : Rainy Day Songs

May 28, 2013 By Sara Mullett 8 Comments

Let's Play Music - Pitter Patter Rainy Day Songs - Huge collection of rainy day songs and activities to get kids moving when it's raining outside!

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 […]

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A Fun Way to Teach Kids Musical Note Values

January 16, 2013 By Sara Mullett 28 Comments

Let's Play Music : Magic Feet Follow the Beat - An Fun and Easy Way to Learn Note Values

Music theory can sometimes have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult, but this can avoided by teaching it through games and activities that little ones enjoy. Children will happily accept basic theory concepts by playing games which combine the lesson with having some fun! They love characters and giving things identities, so when teaching […]

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How to Tell the Difference Between the Rhythm & the Beat

January 14, 2013 By Sara Mullett 36 Comments

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

The difference between the rhythm and the beat in music can often cause confusion. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t play an instrument or haven’t had music lessons before – here’s a simple explanation. The beat is the steady pulse that you feel in the tune, like a clock’s tick. It’s the beat you’d […]

Filed Under: Baby, How To Read Music, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Easy Music Theory, Free Printables, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games

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