Three songs to sing with your ball rolling games.
All in song
Stories without books
Two of my favourite ways to share a story WITHOUT a book
Making toys, making noise!
Some noisy toys are annoying - but not these little cuties.
Ask a Granny!
There are many things we miss out on when we’re disconnected from the wisdom of our older family members… ask a Granny for a song today!
Thank You
As another year comes to a close, companies are thanking their loyal customers and their employees, but there can often not be too much thanks given for those doing some of the hardest work there is. Here is a big thank you for all the parents and carers out there.
Hokey Pokey: knee-bouncing fun
Here’s my current favourite knee bounce - sure to get your little one giggling.
Choosing quality literature
Three things to think about when you’re choosing songs for your little one…
Harnessing the power of music
Two reasons why bringing music into your little one's life can make YOUR life easier!
Why IS music so important for kids?
Five reasons why music is important for babies, toddlers and kids.
Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo and Hide-and-Seek are classic childhood games that bring smiles, laughs and social connection, for children of all ages and their families. So just what is it about these games that make them so enticing and keep us playing them generation after generation? How can we get more of this fun into our day? This post will explore why hiding games can be so fun and will give you some ideas to get you started with creating your own games and rituals, suitable for your family.
WARNING: Christmas is coming
Find a few moments to escape the Christmas madness and share these musical moments with your little one...
Bron - why do you always sing so high?
If you've ever been to one of my preschool music sessions you'll have noticed that I always sing up high.
Three things NOT to say to your little singer
Avoid these common parenting pitfalls and your little singer will blossom before your eyes.
Ride-o, ride-o, ride-o
Once upon a time, it was a common sight to see parents bouncing, dandling or dinking babies on their knee to songs and chants that had been passed down through the generations.
Echo songs, ( also called “call and response” songs, since one person “calls” each line and others respond ) are the perfect accompaniment to a whole range of occasions and locations. They are wonderful for driving in the car, singing in the bathtub, snuggling up at bedtime, walking along a quiet street, hiking through the bush, at family gatherings.... the list of possibilities is long.
The old lady DIES??!?#?!
Have you ever noticed that kids' songs can be a little bizarre and sometimes, quite frankly, disturbing?!
It can be too late!
Have you ever wondered why some people can sing happy birthday in tune, clap along in time at a concert and dance gracefully, while others can't hold a tune to save themselves, have no sense of beat and dance with two left feet?
Are we there yet?
Road trips can quickly go pear-shaped and leave everyone tired, cranky and teary. How about breaking up the trip with some echo games?
Sing Song Summer
Does summer make you sing? Perhaps you hum your way through autumn? Ever wondered where famous songwriters get their ideas? What is it about the world that sparks a melody in someone's head?
Walking, walking, walking
We all know that moving to music can be a fun way to burn off energy (which kids seem to have in truckloads).