Try these two Musical Games For Valentines Day! 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 Hearts – […]
Music Theory Halloween Board Game For Preschoolers
This simple Halloween board game for kids from 5 years upwards is an excellent way to practice some rhythm and note recognition. Not to mention some useful counting and reading practice while also getting into the spooky Halloween mood! Board games are a wonderful part of childhood. They’re such a great way to bring people […]
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 […]
Tommy Thumb : Free Easy Piano Music
This Tommy Thumb Free Easy Piano Music is a perfect little exercise for young piano beginners. The familiar song repeats the verse for each finger in turn, so it’s excellent for finger strengthening. Tommy Thumb Easy Piano Teaching Notes For Young Beginners Right Hand: This song is great for piano beginners because it’s in C […]
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities are a great way to bring the class together and focus. Kids just love to move and this is a perfect way to encourage them to engage. But you’ll also find that it increases concentration. So while they’re absorbing the lesson, they’re having lots of fun at the same time. Gross […]
DIY Magnet Music Notes – Easy Music Manipulatives
This DIY Magnet Music Notes activity is so easy and cheap to make, and in these days of digital overload it has a refreshingly retro appeal! It’s so important to make learning to read music fun, and this is a good way to keep it hands on and visual. These sort of music manipulatives are […]
Lego Beats Music Manipulatives
Lego is such a brilliant toy! Teachers often use it to teach maths and so it’s also an excellent way to teach rhythm and notation with these lego beats music manipulatives. How To Use Lego Music Manipulatives Younger children find the chunky ‘Duplo’ easier to manage so it’s best to start off […]
Animal Actions Rhythm Game
This Animal Actions Rhythm Game is the perfect way to get things moving and practice listening skills at the same time. Kids always love pretending to be different animals so this is a game that’ll get everyone engaged while learning to recognise their note values. How To play The Animal Actions Rhythm Game – […]
5 Little Penguins : Counting Songs
Children love counting songs at any time of the year and 5 Little Penguins is the 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 […]
How To Help Your Child Practice For Non Playing Parents
How To Help Your Child Practice With These Free Printable Prompt cards! Parents, pupils and teachers all know that in order to make good progress, regular and effective practice is vital. But some Mums and Dads don’t have any musical experience to draw on, and find the whole prospect of practice routines a little daunting. […]