Pussycat Pussycat Where have you been? Is a traditional old English nursery rhyme, which is set in London and describes how a cheeky pussycat goes to visit The Queen, but gets distracted by a little mouse under a chair! Pussycat pussycat where have you been? I’ve been up to London to visit the Queen! Pussycat […]
Wind Your Bobbin Up: First Nursery Rhymes
Wind Your Bobbin Up is an old nursery rhyme which dates from the mills in the north of England during the 1890’s. It has a simple melody and repetitive words and actions so little ones are able to join in even before they can sing the words. Actions in songs are often an excellent way to […]
5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed! Counting Song
5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a great counting song – as all children love bouncing on the bed if they can get away with it! This song really appeals to small children and combines the useful counting practice with some fun actions or finger puppets depending on what you have to hand. […]
There Was a Princess Long Ago : Storytelling Circle Game
There Was A Princess Long Ago is a wonderful storytelling circle game, which combines one or two well known fairy tales with actions and imaginative movement, and is best suited to children of 3 years and over. It’s full of fairytale romance and magic! There Was A Princess Long Ago There was a Princess long ago, […]
I’m A Little Teapot : Nursery Songs
Every one knows I’m A Little Teapot, it’s an old favourite – partly because children love playing with tea sets and also because they look so cute pretending to be a teapot with one arm in the air! Sing the song and then have a pretend tea party with teddy bear and rag doll guests! […]
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Musical Pretend Play Activity
Like many nursery rhymes Mary Mary Quite Contrary has it’s roots deep in English history. I believe that it actually alludes to Mary Tudor who was contrary because she changed the English church from Protestant back to Catholic. However, over the years that connotation has definitely faded, and when we sing it today, it is […]
Frère Jacques : Traditional French Nursery Song
Singing Frère Jacques is likely to be the first time that many English and American kids come across the French language, unless they are lucky enough to have someone who speaks French in the family. The simple repetitive tune (the same as I Hear Thunder) is easy to pick up and the small range makes it […]
3 Teddy Bear Songs, Nursery Rhymes and Finger Plays
Babies and toddlers always love their teddys, so these 3 teddy bear songs are sure to go down well! Walky Round The Garden is one of the best known finger plays because even very young babies love a tickle! It’s always a popular one at changing time and can be sung to this simple tune below or […]
Mr Bear Sits On The Chair : Listening Game
Mr Bear Sits On The Chair is a more challenging listening game and is aimed at children of 4 years old +. For toddlers (approx 2 years old ) try the Baby Bear Game, and for preschool age (3-4 years approx) try the Mrs Bear game. However these are only suggested ages, and all children will enjoy […]
Splashing In The Puddles! : Rainy Day Songs
Splashing in the Puddles is the liveliest one of our rainy day songs. If you’re looking for a more boisterous inside activity it’s a great way to get everyone moving with some imaginative movement thrown in. Tell the children to get ready in their pretend welly boots and raincoats, and to put their imaginary umbrellas […]