These 5 musical Circle Games for Summertime are an excellent way to get everyone playing and singing together and in the Summer there is nothing nicer than getting the kids outside to make the most of the good weather and enjoy the sunshine. There are many other benefits too; learning to follow rules and directions, […]
Seasons Song : Sing a Song of Seasons
Children can gain so much from learning about our changing Seasons and how they affect Nature and the world around us. Our Sing A Song of Seasons song teaches little ones the seasonal order and changes that occur every year and encourages us to get outside and look for clues. Seasons Song : Sing a […]
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 […]
8 Summer Songs for Kids
Seasonal songs are always so much fun and it’s a great way to introduce traditional activities and customs that we associate with a particular time of year. So with this in mind, here is a little collection of songs for the summer, there’s everything from circle games to imaginative play, finger rhymes and puppet games […]
Busy Bee Ring Game
The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. The children are divided into two equal groups; bees and flowers. The flowers kneel in a circle with the hands (petals) cupped together, and the bees flutter around the circle collecting pollen and of course being very busy! […]
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 […]
Baby Bumble Bee Song Activities
There’s something for everyone with these Baby Bumble Bee song activities, and of course they’re perfect for the summer months too. Baby Bumble Bee Song I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee, I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee, I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee, Won’t my Mummy be so proud of me? I’m bringing home a […]
This is My Garden : Finger Rhyme Song
This is My Garden is perfect for the spring and summer and may just inspire a budding little gardener too! Check out the video at the bottom of this post for how to sing and the finger rhyme actions too. Finger rhymes are an excellent learning tool for small children, they are so good for […]
Hungry Caterpillar Rap
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a very special book! It’s no wonder that it has been such a huge favourite for generations, but the simple, engaging story and bold illustrations capture the imagination and inspire all sorts of creative learning activities. So of course this catchy Hungry Caterpillar Rap is the perfect song to sing […]
The Butterfly Song: a Song to Teach Colours
During the Summer months children can discover an endless supply of fascinating things outside in nature. Country walks and picnics can uncover all sorts of treasures and children are often amazed by the variety of incredible insects. Butterflies are a particular favourite as they flutter so prettily and you feel so special if one gently […]