Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down is always a great favourite among the Songs For Autumn. It is sung to the tune of ‘London Bridge’, so it is easy to pick up with a repetitive refrain. Autumn leaves are falling down, Falling down, falling down, Autumn leaves are falling down, On the ground. * Find […]
Apple Tree Apple Tree Circle Game
The Apple Tree circle game is just right for the last days of Summer. It is often used in playground games as a way of eliminating players so that the last person left can be chosen to start the next game. There are many lovely traditions to celebrate the turning of the season from Summer […]
Lesson Plan: Harvest & Apples
The Harvest festival is a wonderful celebration, it brings together people of all faiths and nationalities. The simple message of thanksgiving is easy for a small child to grasp and this Harvest & Apples lesson plan is just the thing to help little ones join in with the festivities. These days, when most people live […]
The Harvest Song: Songs for the Harvest Festival
The late Summer sun has worked it’s magic on the fields and hedgerows. The grass has yellowed and the ripe seeds are bursting. The farmers have toiled to bring in the harvest and we come together to celebrate, and to give thanks for this wonderful abundance. The Harvest Song is perfect for small children to […]
Halloween Lesson Plan
Believe it or not we’re already into October and that means it’s high time to publish our Let’s Play Music Halloween Lesson Plan. So much spooky fun and musical inspiration rolled into a 30 minute session with pumpkins and witches, bats and ghosts galore! This lesson plan is suitable for children from 2 and a […]
Autumn Lesson Plan
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year. There are so many great ways to explore the changing season and this Autumn lesson plan invites children to examine and explore the treasures that they can find on their travels. They all have different names, sounds and rhythms from fluttering leaves to falling conkers. This theme […]
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. This simple little song is wonderful for speech development with all the repeated words and great for practicing diction and consonants. Go and collect some beautiful autumn leaves and make some pretty fans to […]
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 […]
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. In the UK our Bonfire Night on November 5th […]
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 […]