Everyone loves the Dem Bones Skeleton dance because it’s such a fun way to learn about the anatomy of our bodies but with an irresistibly catchy rhythm! This song comes from a traditional African American gospel song inspired by Ezekiel from the bible. But when it’s simplified for kids, it makes a really fun spooky […]
Michael Finnegan – Song For St Patrick’s Day
Here’s a traditional Irish Folk Song in plenty of time for St Patrick’s Day! It’s a great song to teach semiquavers (1/16 notes) and it’s traditional to try to sing it faster and faster as the song progresses. It’s bit of a tongue twister too! This might seem a tall order for younger ones, but […]
5 Simple Christmas Piggyback Songs for 2-5 Year Olds
Christmas always seems to come around so quickly every year. There is always so much to do with small children and there never seems to be enough time to get it all done! These 5 Simple Christmas Piggyback Songs are perfect for 2- 5 Year olds. They’re so quick and catchy to pick up – […]
10 Ways to Make Your Summer Musical
Summer holidays are full of endless opportunities. It’s so great to be free from the restrictions of your normal weekly timetable and at the beginning of the holidays there seems to be so much time to fill. The challenge is to find activities that are not only educational, but also popular with the kids in […]
Lesson Plan: Valentine’s Day
With small children, Valentine’s Day is all about friendship, and this Valentine’s Day Lesson Plan is a great way to encourage children to value their friends. It’s lovely to encourage open expression of affection for our nearest and dearest, and these simple songs and activities make it easier for them to understand. The Valentine’s Day music […]
Short Christmas Action Songs for 2-4 Year Olds
Often the more popular Christmas songs such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Jingle Bells can be a little tricky for young children or toddlers to pick up. So here are some very short christmas action songs with simple piggyback tunes which are ideal for 2-4 year olds. These are popular playgroup songs about […]
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Easy Piano Music
Here’s the easy piano music for We Wish You A Merry Christmas! It’s the perfect way to keep little ones practicing over Christmas! And it never fails to get everyone in the festive spirit! Kids just love playing pieces that everyone can enjoy together and that’s what learning to play the piano is all about. […]
Music Theory Halloween Board Game For Preschoolers
This simple Halloween board game for kids from 5 years upwards is an excellent way to practice some rhythm and note recognition. Not to mention some useful counting and reading practice while also getting into the spooky Halloween mood! Board games are a wonderful part of childhood. They’re such a great way to bring people […]
20 Must Have Tracks for Every Christmas Playlist
When it comes to our Christmas Playlist, all I can say is thank goodness for Spotify. Once upon a time I used to play the same albums over and over again on CD, and they would inevitably all get worn out. Nowadays, we can add to the playlist until our hearts are content. By adding whole […]
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 […]