Here’s a traditional Irish Folk Song in plenty of time for St Patrick’s Day! It’s a great song to teach semiquavers (1/16 notes) and it’s traditional to try to sing it faster and faster as the song progresses. It’s bit of a tongue twister too! This might seem a tall order for younger ones, but […]
Free Printable Puppets
These free printable puppets will be an invaluable asset in your teaching toolbox! 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 […]
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 […]
The Greedysaurus : A Game to Teach Kids Music Note Values
The Greedysaurus is a fun game and song that teaches children about Music Note Values and note recognition through the action of feeding a hungry dinosaur puppet! Greedysaurus Dinosaur Song I am a dinosaur, I have sharp teeth! I leave big footprints underneath, I’m always hungry, I need to eat, So give me some notes, […]
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 is wonderfully educational and even more fun when you have a song to go with the story. A puppet theatre gives children endless opportunity to let their imaginations go. Telling stories is such a fantastic way to develop early […]
Autumn Lesson Plan
Autumn is such a wonderful time of year. There are so many great ways to explore the changing season and this Autumn lesson plan invites children to examine and explore the treasures that they can find on their travels. They all have different names, sounds and rhythms from fluttering leaves to falling conkers. This theme […]
10 Little Soldiers Counting Song
10 Little Soldiers Counting Song is so familiar and easy to pick up because it borrows it’s tune from the well known ’10 Little Indians’ song . It’s excellent for number and counting practice and works very well alongside The Grand Old Duke Of York and our other marching activities for a soldier theme. 10 Little […]
6 Little Bats – Halloween Songs For Kids
The 6 Little Bats from our Halloween Songs For kids is perfect for little ones to practice their counting, while also getting into a spooky mood to celebrate Halloween. 6 Little Bats Halloween Songs For Kids Six little bats on Halloween night, Out with their friends to give you a fright! One little bat got stuck […]
13 Musical Storytelling Activities for Kids
Our musical storytelling series has been so much fun! From imaginative play and puppets, to rhythm and story activities, there are so many wonderful ways to integrate these favourite stories that your kids know and love with simple songs and movement. Musical Storytelling Activities 1. Musical Storytelling with Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a homemade puppet […]
Storytelling Songs : Little Red Riding Hood
Every one knows and loves Little Red Riding Hood but the story is a rather dark tale, and one that you would not normally consider very child friendly. However this never seems to bother little children, even though I would try to gloss over the scary bits, my own kids would only be more fascinated […]