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 […]
The Harvest Song: Songs for the Harvest Festival
The Harvest Song is perfect for small children to sing at the Harvest festival, with a simple tune and easy actions it’s quick and easy to learn. When the late Summer sun has spread it’s magic on the fields and hedgerows. The grass has yellowed and the ripe seeds are bursting. The work has been […]
Quick & Cheap Halloween Decorations
Want to put up some last minute Halloween decorations? Here are some ideas for last minute spooky decorations to make your home look like a haunted house! Garden Ghouls How to make this really easy decoration to put at the front of the house next to your pumpkin guaranteed to thrill your trick or treaters! […]
Remember Remember the Fifth of November…
Bonfire night is an English tradition which is steeped in political and social history. Small children are far too young to understand this, but they still enjoy chanting this popular rhyme which has lots of rhythm and atmosphere: Remember, Remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why Gunpowder treason, […]
Won’t it be Fun On Bonfire Night Circle Dance
This Won’t It Be Fun On Bonfire Night circle dance encourages all the anticipation of the November 5th traditions, but also includes a little reminder about keeping safe too. Most countries have a tradition of bonfires and fireworks to mark special occasions at various points in the year. But in the UK our Bonfire Night on November […]
Squeal & Squeak: Halloween tricks for your little monsters!
Halloween has always been tremendous fun, all tied up with celebrating the Harvest, the Autumn and embracing the Seasons. We know this holiday is huge in the US of course, but in recent years there seems to have been a move to discourage the tradition of Halloween in the UK. This seems a great shame, […]
Autumn Treasure Guessing Song
One of the best things about Autumn is the beautiful coloured leaves, acorns, cones and conkers that you can find on your travels. There are so many lovely Autumn nature crafts and decorations to make with your children at this time of year. But before you get started, have a go at playing this Autumn […]
Fluttering Autumn Leaves Song and Craft
This lovely Fluttering Autumn Leaves Song and craft is a great way for kids to make the most of the changing season! 🍁 It’s a simple little song which is wonderful for speech development, the repetition and alliteration are great for practicing diction and consonants. Go out and collect some beautiful autumn leaves and make […]
Autumn Activities to do with the Kids!
At this time of year there are so many autumn activities to do with the kids! As September draws to an end, our thoughts turn to all things cosy. Suddenly the warm tones of Autumn seem so appealing, and we want to bring the stunning display of Autumn’s fireworks into our homes. Pumpkins and conkers, […]
Pitter Patter, Pitter Patter : Rainy Day Songs
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 […]