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By Anne Hole

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3 Great Movement Rhymes

Movement songs are great. Songs that have movement may help the children learn the words, develop a sense of pulse/beat and other musical elements. There are many movement songs but I have chosen 3 that both the children and I enjoy.

1 Grand Old Duke of York

The children love marching to this song and it is particularly good for emphasising the pulse with the strong marching within it. Also once the children know it well, I encourage them to explore pitch with their body: when we say up (wh…

Puppets and Soft Toys During a Music Time.

Using puppets and soft toys during a music time.

Have you wondered how you can make your music time more fun and engaging? Do you have puppets and soft toys sitting in your cupboard? Well, puppets and soft toys can work wonders. I have got some of the most reluctant children to join in by using puppets and soft toys!

How are you going to use them?

Songs and Rhymes

Puppets:

Using a single puppet:

Some song and rhymes only need one puppet. The aim of the single puppet is to engage the c…