Songs for the Letter L

Music, Preschool

There are so many wonderful things that begin with the letter “L”. Sharing them through songs can be a wonderful way to explore them. On many website you will find “Saw a Leaf “.  Use scarves for each child to act out the leaf...

Letter O

Music, Preschool

Exploring the letter “O” in songs can involve lots of moving, a few animals, and maybe a little searching in the middle of words. Here are a few ideas taken from a recent library session. Explore “on” and “over” Props: a scarf for...

Intergenerational Alphabet Fun

Intergenerational, Music, Preschool

Most of us grow up learning to sing the alphabet to “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. When planning a recent intergenerational group on the alphabet, I purposefully avoided the standard and planned for lots of fun. Most of the materials are from The Sounds...

“J” Songs Children Jump to Sing

Music, Preschool

Saying I was an active child is an understatement. I was always fidgeting, jumping, swinging, singing, dancing… Yet, I know I loved having my parents read me books.  While I can’t say I was still, I can say I was attending to what was read. My childhood...