When I'm planning and teaching my preschool music class, I always prefer to plan around a theme. I find that have a cohesive topic or idea throughout the class helps the class to flow and keeps the kids' attention well. I wanted to compile a master list of themes to refer to when I need inspiration. I plan to add to it over time, but for now, here's what I've got. Leave a comment and ... Read More about Preschool Music Class Themes
Song: If You’re Going To The Moon (with free printable sheet music)
I have a really cute preschool song to share with you today! If You're Going To The Moon is a piggyback song to the tune of If You're Happy And You Know It. It's a great one to get kids imaginations soaring. I use this song in my Sun, Moon, Stars and Space lesson plan. Here are the lyrics: If you're going to the moon, wear your boots! If you're going to the moon, wear your ... Read More about Song: If You’re Going To The Moon (with free printable sheet music)
Sun, Moon, Stars and Space Lesson Plan
Outer space and things in the sky are such intriguing topics for preschoolers. There is so much wonderful music to explore what's going on beyond our own planet, so it's a great theme for a preschool music class. My Sun, Moon, Stars and Space lesson plan features songs about all things outer space to get kids using their imagination about planets, the stars, spaceships and more. Click ... Read More about Sun, Moon, Stars and Space Lesson Plan
Playlist: 10 Classics To Help Preschoolers Relax
I make a point to include some calming and relaxing music in every preschool music class. It's so important for young children to learn how to draw themselves inward to relax and calm down after more energetic activities. All of my preschool music classes end with a rocking song where we listen to some quiet music. Parents can rock their children or the children can rock their own stuffed ... Read More about Playlist: 10 Classics To Help Preschoolers Relax
Song: Hello, Bonjour, Buenos Dias
I love introducing young children to foreign language and other cultures. There is so much wonderful music from around the world to teach children about. The song Hello, Bonjour, Buenos Dias by Wee Sing is a perfect song to teach children how to say hello in new languages. I use the just the chorus of this song as the hello song in my Around The World lesson plan. When I first ... Read More about Song: Hello, Bonjour, Buenos Dias