March of the Toy Soldiers – A Nutcracker Movement Game!
December is all about the Nutcracker. Every year we choose this theme because it is a classic tale with AMAZING music! Plus kids LOVE it. I can’t wait to share…
Flannel Board Activities for Circle Time Success
Hang around me for just a short time and you’ll see that I love activities that involve a flannel board. I personally love to tell stories using my flannel board….
4 Ways to Share Music with Babies
This week we’re giving special focus to actively engaging infants with music. Why? Because using music with babies can help to develop their brain. It’s easy to have music on…
Carnival of the Animals at Circle Time
*This post contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. When it comes to Incorporating movement activities into your circle times, you…
5 Little Rockets
This morning there was a total lunar eclipse and tonight is a full moon! That means it’s a perfect time to learn a fun song all about rockets! Watch the…
3 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make with the Parachute
When I think back to my elementary PE days, the most exciting week was when we got to use the parachute. It was just one week a year which I…
Transition Songs for Preschool
Transition songs are songs that can be used to help your students move from one activity into the next. They send the directions of what you are asking the students…
5 Easy Circle Time Songs
Do you feel out of your depth when it comes to music and song learning? Start with these easy circle time songs! They are all set to easy to learn…
5 Listening Activities for Circle Time
Circle time is a great opportunity to try some listening activities with your little ones. These listening activities written and recorded by Musically Minded offer a wide variety of learning…
10 Movement Songs for Preschool
Movement is so important for toddlers as they learn about their bodies. Music is a great motivator for children, and what better way to get some movement into their day…
Name Games for Preschool
“Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” -Dale Carnegie Learning the names of your kids right away is a…
Matilda the Gorilla
If you are looking for ways to get kids engaged at circle time, look no further than the ukulele! It’s one of the easiest instruments to learn to play and…