The Golden Corn Song is a perfect choice for late summer and early autumn. The children pretend to be beautiful swaying corn as they sing, growing up from a tiny seed as the notes ascend the scale. When they’ve reached the top of the scale they swish to and fro in the breeze. Then they […]
Why Kids Should Play With Chime Bars
Every child should have some chime bars (AKA resonator bells for US readers) or a xylophone to play with. They are such a wonderful tool for learning to listen, perform and read music. But they’re a good investment too, as they’re suitable for toddlers right up to children of 7 or 8 years old which […]
The Do Re Mi Staircase
An excellent way to learn and practice the Do Re Mi degrees of the scale is to use these little printable people. They can each be coloured to correspond with the colour of your chime bars. Using a staircase to illustrate each step or note is an engaging and visual way of teaching the spacial […]