The Umbrella Song is one of our favourite Rainy Day Songs and just perfect for making the most of a rainy day. It explores both the sounds and rhythm of the rain, and has lively actions as well. Kids always love the idea of splashing in puddles in their wellies and putting their imaginary umbrellas […]
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 […]
Remember Remember the Fifth of November…
Bonfire night is an English tradition which is steeped in political and social history. Although little children are far too young to understand this, they will 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, […]
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- really easy decoration to put at the front of the house next to your pumpkin guaranteed to thrill your trick or treaters! What you need: Balloon Medium […]
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. In recent years, there has been a move to discourage the tradition of Halloween in the UK. This to me, seems a great shame, it is only harmless fun. Children love things to be a little […]
Rainy Day Nursery Rhymes
When you live in the UK you have two choices when it comes to the rain; either you stay inside and try to avoid the showers or you face the weather full on and have some musical fun in it with some rainy day nursery rhymes. To make the most of a rainy day, it […]
Autumn Activities to do with the Kids!
At this time of year, 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, and colourful leaves, all manner of treasures. When my kids were little, the seasons would trigger activities, punctuating […]