This little song set to the traditional French Can-Can music by Offenbach is just what you need to get everyone moving. Of course kids just can’t resist jumping up and joining in so it’s great one for blowing off some steam! There is nothing like having a good dance and luckily it’s something everyone can […]
Dance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song
The Nutcracker Suite is such a wonderfully imaginative piece of music and immediately makes you think of Christmas. But it’s also an excellent teaching resource for all sorts of creative activities from poetry and painting to imaginative movement. Here, I have chosen to look at the 7th movement, The Dance of the Toy Flutes. I […]
Cold Winter Songs To Celebrate the Season
Winter may not be everyone’s favourite time of year, but these Cold Winter Songs help make the most of it. They encourage us to embrace the frosty weather and to get as much fun out the season as possible. There’s plenty of snow, penguins and a cuddly snowman with puppets and some great craft ideas […]
Emotions Song : How Are You Feeling Today?
Being able to recognise and express emotions is an significant land mark of development for small children. Until this point the confusion and anger that they sometimes feel can often cause tantrums and frustration, so it is important to help them learn to understand and identify how they are feeling. It’s also equally important for […]
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush : Teaching Routines
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush is of course an old favourite nursery song staple. Circle games are always so good for socialising, and this song is a great way to encourage good hygiene routines such as washing hands and brushing teeth. Mulberry Bush Song Lyrics Here we go round the mulberry bush, the […]
Hungry Caterpillar Rap
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a very special book! It’s no wonder that it has been such a huge favourite for generations, but the simple, engaging story and bold illustrations capture the imagination and inspire all sorts of creative learning activities. So of course this catchy Hungry Caterpillar Rap is the perfect song to sing […]
The Summer Fairy Song
When summer finally arrives, it brings a truly magical effect to the garden. It transforms into a glorious display of growth and colour. This is true whether you have a small patch with a few pots or a large plot with shrubs and vegetables. To small children it can seem like a jungle out there […]
Summer Garden Songs
These garden songs encourage children to explore nature and discover all the wonderful things the summer months bring. When the summer is finally here it’s great to get the kids outside as much as possible. 6 Summertime Garden Songs 1. This Is My Garden. A charming imaginary finger rhyme for 2 – 5 year olds. Finger […]
Seasons Song : Sing a Song of Seasons
Children can gain so much from learning about our changing Seasons and how they affect Nature and the world around us. Our Sing A Song of Seasons song teaches little ones the seasonal order and changes that occur every year and encourages us to get outside and look for clues. Seasons Song : Sing a […]
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 […]