When summer has finally arrived, it brings a truly magical effect to the garden. It transforms into a glorious display of growth and color, and this is true whether you have a small patch with a few pots or a large plot with shrubs and vegetables. To small children it can seem like a jungle […]
Mermaid Song : I’d Like to be a Mermaid
Everyone loves the romance of mermaids. Beautiful illusive creatures, are they real or imaginary? Children find mythical creatures fascinating and they are such a wonderful source of creativity! I’d Like To Be A Mermaid is a simple little mermaid song which is perfect for accompanying our Twirling Mermaid Craft. Mermaid Song : I’d Like to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Garden Songs
These garden songs encourage children to explore nature and discover all the wonderful things the summer months bring. When the summer is finally here it’s great to get the kids outside as much as possible. 6 Summertime Garden Songs 1. This Is My Garden. A charming imaginary finger rhyme for 2 – 5 year olds. Finger […]
5 Musical Circle Games for Summertime
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 […]
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 […]