Music theory can sometimes have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult, but this can avoided by teaching it through games and activities that little ones enjoy. Children will happily accept basic theory concepts by playing games which combine the lesson with having some fun! They love characters and giving things identities, so when teaching […]
How to Make a Homemade Puppet Theatre
Cardboard is a fantastic resource for crafting with kids because it’s easily available and free so the possibilities are endless! This homemade puppet theatre is the perfect absorbing activity for a rainy afternoon. Or perhaps a surprise project for a wonderful present complete with different sets of fairy tale characters. How to make a Homemade […]
5 Little Bunnies : Finger Rhyme
With spring on the way, this 5 Little Bunnies finger rhyme and puppet craft is just the thing to get everyone in mood for Easter. 5 Little Bunnies Finger Rhyme Five little bunnies hopping on the floor, (hopping action) One hopped away, (hop fingers […]
Musical Games For Valentines Day
This Valentines Day why not try these two Musical Games! They’re based on familiar old party games of course, so they’re absolutely guaranteed to go down well! They also have the added bonus of sneaking in some handy note recognition, but the kids don’t even seem to notice when they’re having so much fun! Musical […]
The Three Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens
The Three Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens is one of the old traditional nursery songs which I’m particularly fond of. I find it works best when sung with our free printable kitten stick-puppets (scroll down to print). These always help the children to get involved with both the song and the story and they […]
Silent Night Easy Piano Music
Everyone can join in with this Silent Night Easy Piano Music! How to Play Silent Night Easy Piano Music Print off the sheet music and sing through it together. Follow the notes with your finger as you sing them. Sing it once again, but this time clap the rhythm, and draw attention to the 3/4 time […]
Nativity Song and Puppet Show
This very simple Nativity Song is a perfect way to introduce the Christmas Story to small children. Especially when you use our free printable puppets templates to help tell the story while you sing the Nativity song. Even toddlers who might be too young to join in the singing, will love to watch the musical […]
Autumn Rhythm Game for Preschoolers
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year with so many great ways to explore the changing season. This Autumn Rhythm Game is a great way to explore all the sounds and rhythms that it brings, from fluttering leaves to falling conkers. Every walk brings home a new autumn treasure, so go for a forage […]
The Easter Bunny Song
Eostre was the ancient goddess of spring, bringing new light and life to the world after the long dark sleep of Winter. And the Christian calendar borrowed her name for what is now the most important Christian festival of the year. When the long weeks of Lent give way to the dawn of a new […]
Rhythm Game for Easter
The Easter rhythm game is a great way to get some extra practise with rhythm and note recognition while also having lots of Easter fun at the same time. Print the rhythm game cards and mount them. You can either use the ready coloured version or print the plain outline and let the kids decorate […]
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