Beautiful Bird Listening Game – a pre literacy game!
Birds are all around us and they have something to say! Just listen for a minute as you play in the backyard or take a walk in the forest and…
Sing-along Songs All About Food
This week we are learning all about food, yum! Kids love this theme because it is so meaningful. And when a topic is meaningful, they make connections. To make it…
How to know what’s ok to share in your online circle times
Over these last few weeks, many of us have gone from classroom teachers to online educators and are faced with questions we need answers to now! One of which is…
Sing-Along Songs All About Space
Looking up at the night sky, it’s hard not to miss the moon and the stars. And what about all those planets? If you and your little ones are ready…
Dinosaur Sing-along Songs
Dinosaurs are ALWAYS a hit in our music classes. Check out my Facebook LIVE where I share lots of songs perfect for a dinosaur circle time. Then grab your copy…
3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Play the Ukulele
If you’ve ever listened to Izzy’s version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World,” then you’ve heard the beautiful sound of the ukulele. The sound takes me right back…
Mable, Mable, Set the Table
When I first started teaching, I had very few activities that worked well with kids. That is until I discovered Orff Schulwerk. Talk about a lifesaver! I went to all…
I Got a Letter This Morning!
Everyone LOVES getting mail and that includes kids. That’s why when I saw this adorable mailbox at the dollar store, I had to get it. I immediately was reminded of…
10 Songs Every Preschool Teacher Should Know
No matter if you’ve taught preschool for two weeks or twenty years, having a repertoire of classic children’s songs you can pull from at a moment’s is a must! Problem…
Compost Stew
*Note: This post contains an affiliate link. Feel free to use it to purchase the item I recommend in the post below. With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s…
Boom, Boom Ain’t It Great To Recycle?
All week my mind has been on recycling since that is our theme for the month here at Musically Minded. I’ve been extra attentive to what is getting thrown in…