Now is this the perfect time to review the importance of handwashing with the Coronavirus on the rise and constantly in the news. The number one way to prevent the flu or viruses is through washing hands in warm water with soap for 30 seconds. Teaching kids to properly wash hands isn't always easy. I know my boys always want to rush through washing their hands and spend the least amount of time possible at the sink. One way I've found helpful for better and longer handwashing is through … [Read more...]
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8 Songs to Begin a Preschool Day
The beginning of the day is the perfect time to welcome students to your classroom and remind them of the friendly environment they come to each day. A wonderful way to do this is through songs, chants, and rhymes. Children love them and it's also a great way to incorporate music into your day. I've written eight good morning songs you can use in your classroom, even if you're not a singer! Have you ever noticed how a song has the ability to calm an anxious child, grab the attention of a … [Read more...]
Preschool Graduation Songs
Are you looking for preschool graduation songs? You're in the right place! It's the end of the school year, which means preschool graduation is upon us. If you are a teacher or homeschool parent looking for some sweet songs to sing with your students, then I have something that you will love. I came up with five songs that are sung to familiar tunes and I created a free printable for you. You can print the songs out and sing them together with your class! Children love music, so singing … [Read more...]
Winter Songs for Preschoolers
I love to teach songs and chants to my little ones. They enjoy music, especially ones that go along with the season! Today, I'm sharing with you some songs and chants about winter. They are great for toddlers and preschoolers! You can use them in a classroom or in your homeschool. At the end of the post you'll find a link to download the PDF copy of the songs. Snowball -- This is a fun song that you can incorporate actions into! You could even have kids wad up paper into "snowballs" if … [Read more...]
The Best Songs for Preschoolers
I love music! If you've been following for awhile, you know that I love to create songs and use music and movement for learning. So much research backs up the importance of music. And you know what? Kids love songs! They don't care if they are good at singing, they just do it! Today I'm sharing my favorite music ideas for preschool classrooms. Of course you could use these with younger or older children, too! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for … [Read more...]
Limited Time Offer – Songs and Rhymes
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Songs and Rhymes for Transition Times Limited Offer
It's the middle of the school day and you're stressed out from your students... the noise volume is high clean up time takes forever students are messing around time is wasted while lining up you can't grab the attention of your class It's incredibly hard being a teacher. Not only do you have to create lesson plans and teach your students, you also have to come up with tricks for managing your classroom. And I know that you don't have time to do that. I've been … [Read more...]
Songs and Rhymes Digital Audio Version
This digital file is the audio for the book, Songs and Rhymes for Transition Time. The product comes with two CD's with all the songs and rhymes sung from the book. This is sung by the author of the book and is acapella. The CDs are a great way to learn the tunes of the songs before teaching the transitions to your students. You can also use them in your classroom, if you prefer. … [Read more...]
Songs and Rhymes for Transition Times
It's the middle of the school day and you're stressed out from your students... the noise volume is high clean up time takes forever students are messing around time is wasted while lining up you can't grab the attention of your class It's incredibly hard being a teacher. Not only do you have to create lesson plans and teach your students, you also have to come up with tricks for managing your classroom. And I know that you don't have time to do that. I've been … [Read more...]
40 Seasonal Songs
Adding music to your school day is so powerful. It has the ability to calm an anxious child, grab the attention of a lively group, and bring joy to a child’s day. Music is also a great way to encourage movement. Did you know that children should have some sort of brain break every 25-30 minutes? Incorporating brain breaks (like songs with actions or finger plays) helps improve a child’s ability to concentrate when going back to classroom work. There are ten songs for each season: fall, … [Read more...]