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 […]
Free Printable Puppets
Puppets are a fantastic way to engage children in open ended creative play. They are just excellent for building early literacy skills and bringing all of those well loved songs to life. I have always found them to be the perfect prop to accompany counting songs, so there are a few of those here. There are […]
Storytelling with Instruments : The 3 Little Pigs
Everyone loves the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, it’s a such an old favourite that little ones never seem to tire of. But with some added percussion sound effects and catchy songs and chants to help to tell the tale, this storytelling activity is a wonderful way for kids to explore the sounds […]
Busy Bee Ring Game
The Busy Bee Ring Game is a delightful song and circle dance for the summer months. The children are divided into two equal groups; bees and flowers. The flowers kneel in a circle with the hands (petals) cupped together, and the bees flutter around the circle collecting pollen and of course being very busy! […]
Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day : Counting Songs
Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day is always a favourite, it’s great for practicing numbers and introducing the concept of subtraction, as each little duck swims away. If you have some little toy ducks it makes a lovely counting game which can enjoyed over and over. It’s always great fun to sing when you go […]
For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow Easy Piano Music
Here’s a piece of Easy Piano Music that’s a great choice for any young pianist. Everyone loves a popular song, and For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow is perfect for rolling out at parties and celebrations many times over! There’s nothing like a performance opportunity to be a good incentive for practice, and you’ll find […]
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 […]