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Can you count to four? Can you keep a steady beat or do you feel you have “no musical bone in your body?” Music really counts…here’s why. Counting is a basic life skill that everyone needs. Your child of any age benefits from counting practice. In music we... READ MORE

The Grand Old Duke of York marched his men up the hill and down again because he knew it was GOOD for them. Your toddler learning to march swings his arms up high. His little knees are lifted higher than in walking. Purposefully creating extravagant movements takes more brain... READ MORE

SONGS FOR A BEAR Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, reach up high Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, wink one eye, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, slap your knees, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, sit... READ MORE

Light your 3-4 year old’s imagination with this clever focussed listening activity. Bring him into Brown Bear’s world using both body and instrumental percussion. Printout a copy of Brown Bear and colour him in to join the fun. Use strong body percussion claps and lap... READ MORE

Tommy Thumbs Up and Tommy Thumbs down Tommy Thumbs dancing all around the town Dancing on your shoulders, dancing on your knees, Dancing on your head, then tuck them into bed (under your arms).   READ MORE

Your baby/toddler is noticing new things about himself every day. Singing action songs like “This is the way we clap our hands” helps to reinforce things baby has already started to do but needs practice to perfect. Books such as “All About Me” by Gayle... READ MORE

Drumming comes naturally to all kids. Actually it comes naturally to us all. Did you know you are a natural drummer? You have a little drum a- drumming in your heart. Its your heart beat that connects with the rhythm and pulse that you hear around you all day long. If you go into... READ MORE

“Hold your right hand up to the sky”. Up shoots 5 year old Jamie’s right hand. “Well done.” “Can you show me the third finger of your left hand?” At the age of 4 Susan knows her right and left hand finger numbers. In piano lesson Jamie,... READ MORE