Splashing in the Puddles is the liveliest one of our rainy day songs, so if you’re looking for a more boisterous inside activity this one’s a great way to get everyone moving with some imaginative movement thrown in. First, tell the children to get ready in their pretend welly boots and raincoats of course this […]
I Went to Visit a Farm One Day
I Went to Visit a Farm One Day is perhaps the easiest song to sing about farms with preschoolers. This song doesn’t require any actions or dancing, just a full and enthusiastic repertoire of farmyard noises! Alternatively this song also goes down very well with puppets. You can try homemade sock puppets or paper finger […]
Moana Shiny Rhythm Game
Kids just love this Moana Shiny rhythm game! It’s such a fun way to a combine a rhythm lesson with a favourite song that they’ll want to sing over and over! To encourage kids to practice something, the trick is always to make it into a game. In this activity there’s the added attraction of […]
Classical Music To Teach Emotions
Using classical music to teach emotions can really help young children to understand their feelings. By playing a variety of contrasting tracks, you can create different moods which can encourage kids to discuss and explore their emotions. Music is a language that crosses boundaries and one that people of all ages and backgrounds can share. […]
You Are My Sunshine – Easy Piano Notes
Here’s a simple arrangement of You Are My Sunshine for easy piano with free sheet music. It’s a simple little tune, but not quite as simple as the first five finger pieces. It’s a good one to move onto after you have mastered these. This well loved song is always popular with children as it […]
Music Note Naming With Trains
All Kids love trains! And by playing this music note naming with trains game, it’s a fun way to help them to really connect with the notes. It’s also great for teaching the order of the do- re-mi colours and the notes on the stave. This is also a great fun up-cycled craft activity too […]
Down In The Jungle – Bath Time Song
Down In The Jungle is an old playgroup and preschool favourite which is usually about animals washing their clothes in the jungle. But here I’ve tweaked it slightly to make it into a fun bath time song. Down in the jungle where nobody goes, There’s a big fat elephant washing his toes, With a rub-a-dub […]
Music Theory Worksheet & Rhythm Game Round Up
There are such a lot of music theory worksheets & rhythm games here on Let’s Play Music. So now that I thought it would be useful to round up a few of the favourites! Of course, there is no substitute for a fun music lesson with includes movement, percussion instruments or manipulatives. But music theory […]
5 Little Penguins : Counting Songs
Children love counting songs at any time of the year and 5 Little Penguins is a perfect song for preschoolers to celebrate the Winter season. The 5 Little Penguin song has so many educational benefits, it’s great for developing early numeracy, speech development and story telling. But most importantly lots of fun too because everyone […]
Storytelling Songs : Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Storytelling with a homemade puppet show is such a creative and engaging activity for kids. It’s packed with educational benefits and even better when you have a song to go with the story. A puppet theatre gives children endless opportunity to get involved and let their imaginations go. Telling stories is such a fantastic way […]
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