Tag: Easter
John the Rabbit
John the Rabbit is an American Folk call and response song. Call and response opportunities are important in early years music as they allow a child to hear and correct their own performance. The repeated pitch in this songs response is a gentle entry point for young learners to practice pitch and employ active listening….
Eve Eats Easter Eggs
Children are never too young to enjoy and play with tongue twisters! They are a literacy workout that builds foundational reading skills, challenges enunciation and draws attention to the individual sounds in words. In addition to this impressive learning, they develop their foundational reading skills when children have fun with tongue twisters. Featured Resources
I Saw a Rabbit
I found this rhyme while researching Easter-themed content and immediately fell in love with the play invitation. The fine motor work presented in this video is a beautiful workout for little fingers. The inclusion of the vocalisation also benefits children’s pitch development and healthy vocal exploration as it promotes the blending between a child’s higher…
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…