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6 Pony Songs with Musical Activities

September 6, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

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Horses and ponies are a great learning topic to get kids moving. They provide so much scope for exploring rhythm. These pony songs and games work for all ages, from knee bobbing pony songs for babies to rhythm activities and note recognition for older kids. tle Pony Songs and Musical Activities for 3 to 6 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Animal Songs, Baby, Knee Bobbing Songs, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Songs, Toddlers Tagged With: Horses, Pony

Apple Tree Apple Tree Circle Game

September 3, 2021 By Sara Mullett 34 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Autumn, Circle Games, Finger Rhymes, Harvest Songs, Nature, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Apples, Free Sheet Music

Rainy Day Rhythm Games for Kids

August 22, 2021 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

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One of the wonderful things about childhood is that children can find fun in everything. Even a rainy day is full of possibilities. Suddenly the world is dripping wet, and special clothes and umbrellas are required, it is all such a novelty! Just as rain makes everything look different, it makes different sounds too. So […]

Filed Under: 5+, Musical Activities For..., Musical Memory Game, Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Rainy Day Songs, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Free Printables, Listening Game, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games, Weather

Peeping Through The Window : Shape Song & Guessing Game

August 17, 2021 By Sara Mullett 9 Comments

shape song for preschoolers

This Peeping Through The Window shape song is a musical guessing game of eye spy.  It’s great for building confidence and learning how to recognise different shapes. Kids love the ‘spying’ element of this game, it really appeals to the natural sense of curiosity and general nosiness! Peeping Through the Window : Shape Song I’m […]

Filed Under: 5+, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Shapes Tagged With: Guessing Game, Kids Crafts

Umbrella Song: Rainy Day Songs

August 16, 2021 By Sara Mullett 26 Comments

Let's Play Music : The Umbrella Song

One of our favourite Rainy Day Songs is The Umbrella Song and it’s just perfect for making the most of a rainy day. It’s great because it explores both the sounds and rhythm of the rain. Kids always love the actions and especially the idea of splashing in puddles in their wellies and putting their […]

Filed Under: Action songs, Autumn, Rainy Day Songs Tagged With: Free Printables, Free Sheet Music, Umbrellas, Weather

What Is The Weather Today? Weather Song For Kids

August 11, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

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What is The Weather Today is a very easy weather song for kids from 2 -6 years. In England asking ‘What’s The Weather Today?’ is a bit of a national pastime! We’re constantly talking about our changeable weather! But with children it’s a great source of engagement and a great learning tool. It’s a fun […]

Filed Under: Back To School, Circle Time Songs Tagged With: Seasons, Weather

Say Hello! Hello Song For Kids

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett 7 Comments

Hello Song For Kids

It’s always a good idea to start the day with a Hello song for kids in a nursery or music group setting. Hello songs are perfect for settling everyone in,  and a great way to break the ice and get to know each other. When you make them a daily habit, these songs become a […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Back To School, Circle Games, Circle Time Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Teaching Preschool Music, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Hello Songs

Preschool Calendar Time Songs and Chants

August 8, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

These calendar time songs always come in handy at the beginning of the new school year. These two handy chants help children get the hang of the calendar in no time at all. And there are some lovely songs all about the changing seasons too. After a long summer holiday it is always a bit […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Circle Time Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers Tagged With: Round-up

Back to School Songs

August 4, 2021 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

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Here’a a collection all of the songs on the site that are perfect for encouraging kids to settle in to the new school year. There are Back to School songs for all ages, whether they’re starting at nursery, preschool or reception/elementary. The holidays always have a nasty habit of flying by!  And before long, our […]

Filed Under: 5+, Back To School, Chants, Circle Time Songs, Colour Songs, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Songs, Toddlers Tagged With: Back To School, Calendar Time, circle time, Round-up, Seasons

The Butterfly Song: a Song to Teach Colours

August 2, 2021 By Sara Mullett 15 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Baby, Colour Songs, Craft Activities, Imaginative Play, Nature, Preschoolers, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Butterflies, Kids Crafts

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