Category: Nursery Rhymes
Der Glumph
Swim with 5 sea creatures in this colourful, tongue-twisting singalong! Based on the traditional This song has so much going for it! The fine motor workout, the engaging silly lyrics, the sound making, the body percussion and my favourite part? The contrast between major and minor sounds. The melody uses a minor 6th in the…
Here is the Sea
Action songs are a great activity for practising hand-eye coordination and learning to follow directions. In my option, a truly great action song will also include storytelling and imagination. You want your child’s eyes to light up with wonder as they create an entire world with their hands. Our favourite part in this nursery rhyme…
Lunchtime
Handclaps have entertained children for centuries, but they also provide an abundance of learning. What may appear as just a simple clapping pattern is actually aiding your child in crossing the midline, sequencing, bilateral coordination, rhythm, beat and language learning. These skills are required for reading, writing and everyday coordination. I like this particular clapping…
Three Speckled Frogs
This popular nursery rhyme is a favourite for its presentation of early numeracy. I have added to the songs musical potential by packing our play full of learning that includes invitations to vocalise, exploration of the timbre of the guiro shaker and a rhythmic motif that children are invited to learn and play along with…
Looby Loo
Looby Loo is an excellent invitation to dance, sing and learn. Traditionally, the song explores left and right body parts. To make it more achievable in the early years setting, I have included just the body part. Additionally, we move on to expand our creativity by exploring made up verses with scarves. Featured Products
Do Your Ears Hang Low
The melody of Do Your Ears Hang Low dates back 200 years and its popularity has seen it lyrically reworked into serval different formats. For this reason, it has a problematic past and links to minstrel shows. I will leave it up to your discretion if this is a song you would like to include…
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Rhymes are a lovely way for children to explore and master language. Here E and I demonstrate two ways to play with the rhyme Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear. We have a full-body movement play where we provide each word with a more profound meaning through accompanying actions. Then we have a focused instrument play with…
Jack be Nimble
Nursery rhymes offer children compact learning opportunities that foster many key areas of early childhood development. When we explore these nursery rhymes in ways that immerse our children in dramatic play, we can help trigger many hours of creative and open-end expression. In this video, E and I offer two exploration ideas that can provide…
Six Little Ducks
A less common nursery rhyme, this song is filled with my favourite things: storytelling, sound-making and some adorable dance moves.This video comes with two ways to play and E and I demonstrate a valuable teaching tool in our delivery. That is when a child knows a song, it’s important to provide them with opportunities for…
London Bridge
Come and learn three ways to create a meaningful musical play experience using this classic nursery rhyme. Our first play presents steady beat work, the second supports destructive play and our third promotes bonding while exploring anticipation.