“Buzzing in the Garden” by Peter and Ellen Allard from “Pizza Pizzazz” CD available on ellenallard.com To go with “Where There’s a Bear, There’s Trouble,” which I shared with you yesterday, and which features a bumblebee, I like to use this song in my classes. It starts with one little bumblebee buzzing in the garden […]
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“Listen to the Water” by Bob Schneider performed by Peter and Ellen Allard from “Sing It! Say It! Swing It! Sway It! Vol. 2” available on iTunes Perfect for summer, this happy and interactive song describes many creatures one might see by the water. There’s a fish swimming, a frog jumping, a snake slithering, a […]
“Matilda the Gorilla” recorded by Lynn Kleiner from the CD /book “Jungle Beat” Young children love to pretend to be all kinds of animals, but something about monkeys and gorillas is particularly appealing to them. Maybe it’s the wild jumpy noisiness! “Matilda the Gorilla” is a delightful song with a lilting rhythm that’s irrestistible for […]
Are you ready for a rip-roarin’ good time? Because stories don’t come much more rip-roarin’ than this. Based on the beloved folk song, but with many more (and much sillier) verses, this picture book will delight your students and get them singing and moving. The little gal in this story doesn’t just come round the […]
“Un Pulpito” by Charlotte Diamond available on iTunes “Un Pulpito” is Charlotte Diamond’s Spanish version of her wonderful song “Slippery Fish.” I think it’s even more fun than the English version! In “Un Pulpito,” children use their hands to act the parts of a sardine, an octopus (pulpito), a tuna fish, a shark, and a whale. The […]
Two Little Blackbirds – Music Together available on Amazon Of course, there are many versions of this traditional fingerplay song. This one is my favorite, for many reasons. It flows at a leisurely pace, so even very young children can follow alongeasily. An adult voice alternates with a young girl’s voice, which adds texture and interest. There’s a […]
Long car trips with young children can be a challenge, but singing silly songs as a family can make the time go by quickly and provide lasting memories. Here are some fun songs to try with your kids. The Nursery Rhyme Family Substitute the names of family members for famous nursery rhyme characters. For example: […]
Here Comes a Bear by The Wiggles available on iTunes So many children’s stories are about bears, and this song is a nice go-along with a bear story. It’s a movement song which is very easy for even little ones to perform, and it has a nice, catchy tune. Children pretend to be a bear, […]
“Put Your Hands Up In The Air” by Hap Palmer available on iTunes So many children’s recordings, especially those meant for movement, are overly complicated, or just plain go too fast for young children. Instead of a fun experience, the children just feel confused or frustrated. That’s why “Put Your Hands in the Air” is one of my favorites, particularly […]
“Baila Baila” by Isa available on iTunes I love the Venezuelan singer Isa. Her style is fresh and fun. This is, of course, a song for dancing – “baila” means dance in Spanish. Most of the words are too difficult for children to sing along with, but every verse has a slow part that features parts of the body, such as “rodillas” […]
Music (and Science) For Young Children 