Eostre was the ancient goddess of spring, bringing new light and life to the world after the long dark sleep of Winter. And the Christian calendar borrowed her name for what is now the most important Christian festival of the year. When the long weeks of Lent give way to the dawn of a new […]
Rhythm Game for Easter
The Easter rhythm game is a great way to get some extra practise with rhythm and note recognition while also having lots of Easter fun at the same time. Print the rhythm game cards and mount them. You can either use the ready coloured version or print the plain outline and let the kids decorate […]
The Daffodils Chime Bar Song
The Daffodils chime bar song is so perfect for spring! It’s quick to pick up with it’s easy tune and actions and toddlers love swaying about like daffodils in the wind, while older children enjoy trying to play it themselves on the chime bars. The Daffodils Chime Bar Song The daffodils are reaching high, They […]
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 […]
Oats And Beans And Barley Grow : First Nursery Songs
Oats and Beans and Barley Grow is a lovely old song which is wonderful for the changing season, when Winter has finally passed and we are looking forward to the new growth of Spring and the Summer harvest that will follow. It is full of the the joy and wonder of Nature’s bounty! * Oats […]
4 Farm Songs for Kids
One of the best things about Spring is the arrival of all the baby animals. It’s the perfect time of year to go and visit a local farm and see all their new arrivals. The kids will love seeing the sheep with their fluffy lambs and mummy pigs nursing their little piglets. So this collection […]
8 Spring Songs for Kids
Spring is such a lovely time of year to explore through song. Little tunes about bunnies, chicks and lambs, as well as farm songs always go down so well. The collection below includes a variety of spring songs for kids that look to teach different things. I’ve included a couple of counting songs, a circle […]
Lesson Plan: Sheep
Our Sheep Lesson Plan is an excellent music class for the spring time or at any other time of year, with plenty of opportunity for exploring rhythm, singing and developing the imagination. Children up to 6 years of age will love learning to play the chime bars and enjoy the rhythm game and circle games, while toddlers from […]
Lesson Plan: Easter
The Easter Lesson Plan celebrates the arrival of Spring with a lovely collection of Easter themed activities with plenty of daffodils and Hot Cross Buns! There’s a special Easter Rhythm activity, a circle game, counting song and listening game. It’s a fun filled lesson that’s packed with learning too. (This post contains affiliate links) This […]
Lesson Plan: Spring
The Spring lesson plan encourages children to look for the first signs of Spring, making a connection with nature through shared musical activities. This lesson is perfect for learning about the changing seasons and the natural rhythm of the year. This Spring music lesson plan covers… Learning the solfege scale, playing chime bars or resonator bells […]