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 borrows it’s tune from the ’10 Little Indians’ so it’s familiar and easy to pick up. 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. One little, two little, three little soldiers, Four […]
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 puppet […]
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 […]
How to Make a Homemade Puppet Theatre
Cardboard is a fantastic resource for crafting with kids; easily available, free and it offers endless possibilities! This homemade puppet theatre tutorial is the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon, or it could be a surprise project for a wonderful present complete with a different sets of fairy tale characters. How to make a Homemade […]
5 Little Bunnies : Finger Rhyme
With spring on the way, this 5 Little Bunnies finger rhyme and puppet craft is just the thing to get everyone in mood for Easter. 5 Little Bunnies Finger Rhyme Five little bunnies hopping on the floor, (hopping action) One hopped away, (hop fingers […]
First Nursery Rhymes : Pussycat Pussycat Where Have You Been?
Pussycat Pussycat Where have you been? Is a traditional old English nursery rhyme, which is set in London and describes how a cheeky pussycat goes to visit The Queen, but gets distracted by a little mouse under a chair! Pussycat pussycat where have you been? I’ve been up to London to visit the Queen! Pussycat […]