I'm a huge advocate of music and movement classes and activities for preschoolers. All of my preschool music lesson plans and the activities and songs that I share here on Teach Preschool Music are designed to be used as movement-based preschool music activities. I can see how preschool teachers or parents could peek in on a music and movement class and assume there isn't much going ... Read More about Music And Movement For Preschoolers
Goodbye Song: Open Shut Them
Open Shut Them has always been a preschool music class staple, so I was excited to discover a verse to transform this cute little song into a goodbye song. I love that this song is easy to sing a capella and it has simple hand motions to include. With the goodbye verse, it's a quick and easy way to wrap up a preschool music class. Even though this is such a short and simple song, I find ... Read More about Goodbye Song: Open Shut Them
Playlist: 10 Songs To Get Preschoolers Moving And Dancing
Preschool music teachers and parents can never have too many songs to help get the wiggles out! I'm always collecting new songs that inspire kids to get up and dance or that help them discover new ways to move to music. Parents can always use these songs during a long day at home to help kids get energy out. Teachers can add these to a playlist for those moments when your class needs to ... Read More about Playlist: 10 Songs To Get Preschoolers Moving And Dancing
Song: Hey Lolly
Hey Lolly is one of the catchiest songs we sing in preschool music class. I often find myself humming the tune and my kids and I sing it a lot around the house. Hey Lolly not only has a catchy tune and rhythm, but the lyrics are extremely simple and adaptable. I've always loved this Woody Guthrie recording of Hey Lolly: This Woody Guthrie version goes on with quite a few verses, ... Read More about Song: Hey Lolly
Preschool Music Lesson Plan: Llama Llama Red Pajama
(This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using these links, you will pay the normal price and I will earn a small commission.) Oh, Llama Llama. You're so relatable and loved by kids! If you're looking for a preschool music lesson plan about Llama Llama Red Pajama, find one in my TeachersPayTeachers store. Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney hits all the right ... Read More about Preschool Music Lesson Plan: Llama Llama Red Pajama