French Can-Can Song – Classical Music To Get Kids Moving
There is nothing like having a good dance. It’s something everyone can do together, it doesn’t need any special equipment or time to set up, it’s very good for you and lots of fun! So this little song...
View ArticleDance of The Toy Flutes – Nutcracker Suite Piggyback Song
The Nutcracker Suite is such a wonderfully imaginative piece of music. It is an excellent teaching resource for all sorts of creative activities from poetry and painting to imaginative movement. Here I...
View Article4 Pirate Songs For Kids
These 4 Pirate Songs for kids go down so well! When my daughters were little, they would always come home from Brownies singing this first song and then everyone would be humming it for days...
View ArticleClassical Fun For Toddlers
Classical Fun For Toddlers, introduces four famous classical tunes with songs, movement, actions and imagination. The best introduction to the world of Classical music that anyone could hope for. We...
View ArticleClassical Music For Toddlers At Home
There are lots of different activities to be found on the Let’s Play Music site about classical music for kids which are great resources for teachers, but I am often asked by mums how they should go...
View ArticleClassical Music For Toddlers : Percussion Instruments
Music has the most amazing ability to lift the mood or calm things down – and playing classical music for toddlers at home can come in very handy! Using our suggested listening, you can play classical...
View ArticleMusical Movement And Creative Play
The next post in our Classical Music for 2-5 year olds looks at how to encourage imaginative movement and creative play at home. Use the resources listed in 40 Best Classical Tracks For Kids to help...
View ArticleStories with Classical Music And Movement
* Please note this post contains affiliate links for your convenience* Children love stories – and reading books together is one of the best things you can do for their development. But using stories...
View ArticleChime Bar Action Game
The children in my classes call this chime bar action game ‘Stand-up! Sit-down!’ – kids do have such a knack for saying it how it is! The game is very simple; each lesson you teach them one new...
View ArticleThe Clock Song: An Easy Way to Learn Musical Note Values
The clock song is a fun and easy way to introduce children to musical notation. It helps kids to understand and recognise the difference between Minims (or 1/2 notes), Crotchets (1/4 notes) and Quavers...
View ArticleLesson Plan : Autumn
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...
View ArticleLesson Plan : Soldiers
Kids love marching to music, and this Soldiers lesson plan gives them plenty of opportunity for some lively movement with lots of learning too. It’s a great lesson to practice contrasting pitches and...
View ArticleWill You Be My Valentine? Circle Game For Valentine’s Day
With small children, Valentine’s day is all about friendship, and Will You Be My valentine? circle game for Valentine’s day is just the thing to encourage children to value their friends. Will you be...
View ArticleLife at the Pond Rhythm Game
A pond is a magical place for a child, it is teeming with life and a source of great fascination and wonder. If you are lucky enough to have one nearby it will no doubt already be on your child’s list...
View ArticleAnimal 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...
View ArticleWhy Is Gross Motor Movement Important In Music Lessons?
We all know gross motor movement is important in music lessons. When kids move to music they are getting so much more than just exercise: they are developing their coordination, balance, concentration...
View ArticleEasy Christmas Songs for Kids
Whether you are at home with your child or teaching in a preschool or primary school, these easy Christmas songs for Kids will come in very handy as the Christmas season approaches. There are some...
View Article5 Best Classical Music Tracks For Kids: Fairy Dancing
When it is raining and dreary outside, and you’ve run out of inspiration for keeping your kids amused, there is nothing better than a bit of escapism into the world of fantasy. All you need is some...
View ArticleMusical Games For Valentines Day
Here are two Musical Games For Valentines Day, they are based on reliable old party games of course, but they are absolutely guaranteed to go down well! They also have the added bonus of sneaking in...
View ArticleThe Bear Went Over The Mountain
The Bear Went Over The Mountain is always a great favourite. Most probably because it invites lots of imaginative movement and kids do love any opportunity to role play! It’s also a great way to...
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