Happy Canada Day! The Maple Syrup song is a fun activity with actions for the kids. It can be found in my Canada Lesson Plan. It’s a piggyback song to the tune of the Farmer in the Dell. Here are the lyrics: The drill goes 'round and 'round The drill goes 'round and 'round Into the tree it goes, the drill goes 'round and 'round The sap it drips and ... Read More about Song with Actions: The Maple Syrup Song [With Free Printable Sheet Music]
Preschool Music Lesson Plan: Fruit
Are you on the hunt for fresh ideas for your preschool music class or storytelling time? How about diving into the wonderful world of fruits? I've put together a fruit-themed music lesson plan, so you don't have to! We've compiled some wonderful songs and activities that will get your kids up and moving! From catchy fruit tunes to interactive fruit picking moves, these activities ... Read More about Preschool Music Lesson Plan: Fruit
Counting Rhyme with Fingerplay: Five Jellyfish
Teaching young children to count doesn't need to be a chore; counting songs and rhymes can turn the activity into a fun experience. These songs and rhymes are not only fun and catchy but also repetitive, making it easier for children to learn and remember numbers. Five Jellyfish is a perfect example of a simple rhyme that teaches counting on fingers. It can be found in my Ocean Theme ... Read More about Counting Rhyme with Fingerplay: Five Jellyfish
Lesson Plan: Ocean Themes
The ocean is a great topic for exploration and learning with preschool students. With its sandy shores, playful waves, and fascinating underwater creatures, the ocean is like a giant sensory playground and a place of endless wonder! Even if we cannot physically travel to the ocean, there are so many songs, storybooks, and art inspired by the ocean that can help capture a child's ... Read More about Lesson Plan: Ocean Themes
Free Conducting Activity for Preschool Students!
When I set about creating my classical composers series, my goal was to enable young children to experience and interpret the music of famous composers for themselves. Classical music should be fun! One of my favorite activities to use when introducing a piece of classical music is to have them conduct the music. I have the students holding rhythm sticks to imitate a conducting pattern along ... Read More about Free Conducting Activity for Preschool Students!