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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, Nature, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Apples, Free Sheet Music

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

A Tisket A Tasket : Summertime Circle Game

July 1, 2021 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

A Tisket A Tasket

A Tisket a Tasket, also known as I Sent A Letter To My Love –  is the perfect circle game to sing and play in the garden on a Summer’s day. This game is suited for ages 6yrs+ and can get quite competitive!  It could be played inside, but you do need enough space for […]

Filed Under: 5+, Circle Games, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer Tagged With: Outside games, Party Games

Sing A Song Of Sunshine : Summer Songs for Imaginative Play

July 1, 2021 By Sara Mullett 4 Comments

Let's Play Music : Lots of summer song ideas for imaginative play in the sun!

Here’s a sunny, happy summer song to sing at the end of term, or before you go on holiday with the family. Sing a Song of Sunshine is so full of the promise and excitement that the holidays bring.Who doesn’t love playing on the beach and eating ice creams by the sea? From picnics in […]

Filed Under: Imaginative Play, Preschoolers, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Holidays, Sunshine

Seashell Listening Game – Seashell Whispers

May 18, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Seashell Listening Game

Seashell Whispers is a lovely seashell listening game that anyone can play when you find some shells on the beach. What you need to play the game: A basket with a collection of seashells enough for two each per child. Printable flashcards – see below. Singing The Song Sing the 1st verse as you pass […]

Filed Under: Summer Tagged With: circle games, Free Printables, Free Sheet Music, Listening games, Seaside Songs, summer

Busy Bee Ring Game

May 17, 2021 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

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The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. It’s a lovely activity to play outside in the garden or playground. 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 […]

Filed Under: Circle Games, Summer Tagged With: Bees, Free Printables, Free Sheet Music, Musical Movement

Fairy Songs For The Seasons

August 27, 2020 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Fairy songs for the Seasons

This collection of Fairy Songs For The Seasons tell the story of how the spring, summer and autumn fairies magically change our surroundings from one season to the next.  These songs encourage children to see the real magic that naturally occurs around us in nature throughout the seasons. Believing in magical things is one of […]

Filed Under: 5+, Autumn, Easter & Spring, Musical Activities For..., Nature, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Songs, Summer, Winter Tagged With: Fairies, Seasons

Hungry Caterpillar Rap

August 18, 2020 By Sara Mullett 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Animal Songs, Musical Activities For..., Nature, Piggyback Songs, Preschoolers, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Piggyback Songs

The Summer Fairy Song

July 30, 2020 By Sara Mullett 16 Comments

The Summer Fairy Song

When summer finally arrives, it brings a truly magical effect to the garden. It transforms into a glorious display of growth and colour.  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 out there […]

Filed Under: 5+, Imaginative Play, Musical Movement, Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Fairies, Fancy Dress, Piggyback Songs, Seasons

Mermaid Song : I’d Like to be a Mermaid

July 15, 2020 By Sara Mullett 19 Comments

Mermaid Song

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 […]

Filed Under: 5+, Craft Activities, Imaginative Play, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer Tagged With: Beach Songs, Mermaid

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