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In and Out the Dusty Bluebells : Circle Game

April 22, 2024 By Sara Mullett 8 Comments

In and Out the Dusty Bluebells

When the bluebells come out we really know that Spring has truly sprung and Summer is on its way. Visiting a bluebell wood is one of the most uplifting things you can do at this time of year, the sheer beauty takes your breath away and you can just feel it feeding the soul! In […]

Filed Under: 5+, Circle Games, Musical Activities For..., Musical Movement, Preschoolers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Flowers, Spring

Please Mr Crocodile Music Note Chasing Game

September 21, 2023 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Please Mr crocodile note chasing game

Kids do love a good old-fashioned chasing game and Please Mr Crocodile ticks all the boxes! Although they will never miss the chance to dash about, these sort of activities offer kids much more than just letting off a bit of steam. It’s a really fun way to practice note recognition and develop gross motor […]

Filed Under: 5+, Music Theory games, Musical Activities For..., Uncategorized Tagged With: Chasing games, Confidence Building, Easy Music Theory, Free Printables, Note Recognition, Party Games

Four Currant Buns In A Bakers Shop

January 26, 2022 By Sara Mullett Leave a Comment

Four currant buns in a bakers shop counting songs for preschoolers

Children love playing shops! And Four Currant Buns In a Bakers Shop offers the perfect opportunity for budding bakers and shoppers with lots of imaginary bun eating too! Four currant buns in a baker’s shop, Round and fat with sugar on the top, Along came a *boy with a penny one day, Bought a currant […]

Filed Under: 5+, Counting Songs, Imaginative Play, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Songs, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Counting, Pretend Play

Baby Bear Sits On The Chair : Rhythm & Listening Game

September 13, 2021 By Sara Mullett 8 Comments

Baby bear rhythm and listening game - Let's play Music

Baby Bear Sits On The Chair Listening Game is the easiest version of this simple listening game. So it’s great for even very little ones because all they have to do is listen carefully and match the sounds. The child who is Baby Bear, sits on a chair or stool. Place three different instruments in front of […]

Filed Under: Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Bears, Confidence Building, Free Sheet Music, Listening Game, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games

Mrs Bear Sits On The Chair : Rhythm and Listening Game

September 11, 2021 By Sara Mullett 12 Comments

Mrs bear sits on the chair - rhythm and listening game - Let's Play Music

Mrs Bear Sits On The Chair Listening game is the same song as the Baby Bear rhythm and listening game, but you can develop the listening skills further by practising a rhythmic response. Instead of just using three instruments, you can add another one to make it more challenging. You can then add another step to […]

Filed Under: Musical Memory Game, Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Bears, Confidence Building, Free Sheet Music, Listening Game, Note Recognition, Rhythm Games

Treasure! A Musical Game For Confidence

August 23, 2021 By Sara Mullett 10 Comments

Let's Play Music : A Musical Game for Building Confidence

Everyone loves treasure! This is a wonderful musical game that can be played as often as you like, as it is always a great favourite, with one child or in a group, or even as a great kids party game. First, you need to collect up a number of small appealing items; these can be […]

Filed Under: Musical Activities For..., Musical Memory Game, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Free Sheet Music, Party Games

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

Valentine’s Day Circle Game – Will You Be My Valentine?

February 7, 2021 By Sara Mullett 15 Comments

Valentine's Day Song with a Circle Game

With small children Valentine’s Day is all about learning to appreciate friendship. The Will You Be My Valentine? Circle Game is a lovely way to encourage small children to value their friends. Valentine’s Day Circle Game Will You By My Valentine? Will you be my Valentine? One, two, three, If you want to find a […]

Filed Under: Circle Games, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Confidence Building, Musical Movement, Valentine's day

5 Musical Circle Games for Summertime

April 23, 2020 By Sara Mullett 6 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: 5+, Circle Games, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Seasonal Activities, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Round-up

Hot Cross Buns : Easter Songs

March 19, 2020 By Sara Mullett

Let's Play Music: Hot Cross Buns

Good Friday is the day to bake and share Hot Cross Buns with family and friends. Eaten warm from the oven dripping with butter, they are one of the highlights of Easter. But they were being made in England long before Christianity adopted them. The bun was a symbol of the Moon and the cross […]

Filed Under: Baby, Easter & Spring, Musical Activities For..., Preschoolers, Rhythm & Percussion Activities, Seasonal Activities, Toddlers Tagged With: Confidence Building, Free Sheet Music, Hot Cross Buns, Rhythm Games

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