Consider a few criteria when seeking great kids music: high-quality vocals, appropriate lyrics (bonus points for clever rhymes and original concepts), and enough musical variety from song to song to keep things interesting. While many kids songs are, indeed, cringe-worthy there are plenty of...

Story time does not need to be only kids music. Try spicing it up with some songs the adults will know too.

Singers, Dancers, Magicians, and Comics All Bring Their Talents Back To BGT Champions. Child Stars Connie Talbot, Jack Carroll, George Sampson, Anita Simpson, and more show that growing up didn’t change their talents. Many child stars come to “Britain’s Got Talent” looking to make their dreams come true. But what happens after the show? Do

As kids grow, it's amazing to see how much they absorb from the world around them when it doesn't look like they're paying attention. More than once, my husband and I have shared a knowing glance that says, "Oh, she was listening." Music applies, too.

Children love to dance and move around to music. Here are the benefits of the musical statues game along with the fun variations to try.

When people think of “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” the first thing that usually pops into their minds is Slash’s shredder guitar solo, one of the most famed solos ever recorded. Though it takes most guitar players years to reach that level of playing, this 7-year old proves that that’s not always the case. The famous

How do you teach a song to your class so they'll know the melody and the words? Follow these steps and you'll never be embarrassed at the concert again.

The glockenspiel or the xylophone is one of the first musical instruments children can use to take their first steps in playing music.This repertoire is rich enough to get you started.

Looking for fun hand clapping games? Awesome hand clapping songs to teach kids, students or camp attendees, with videos and printable lyrics!

Children love to dance and move around to music. Here are the benefits of the musical statues game along with the fun variations to try.

Looking for a fun way to teach crescendos and decrescendos? The Monkey Game is the most requested game in my elementary music room-- and will be yours too!

Music Games for the Classroom: A collection of fun games and activities that incorporate music and instruments. Not only are they fun they help develop kids

Here are some fun and simple music games for kids, that are also educational. Play them at home or in class.

March 4, 2024My fingers flow across the keys as my foot pumps the golden pedal in timely rhythm. Once the musical engine is in motion and the congregation has hopped aboard, I bravely leave the visual comfort of the hymnal before me and quickly scan our small church. My eyes find my oldest child, and our eyesight locks as grins spread across our faces. “We know this song!” we both inwardly shout!You see, earlier in the week Dr. Grandpa (the affectionate title for our interim pastor) handed me a

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2.1M views, 47K likes, 625 comments, 8.6K shares, Facebook Reels from Music for Kiddos: I turned this popular chant into a song! Why? Music adds structure and when I tried the chant as I’ve heard it,...

Scientists have discovered 7 ways musical talent is developed in children. Believe it or not--exceptional talent is not noticed at an early age and developing talent takes a long time!

Preschool music teachers and parents can never have too many songs to help get the wiggles out! I’m always collecting new songs that inspire kids to get up and dance or that help them discover new ways to move to music. Parents can always use these songs during a long day at home to help ... Read More about Playlist: 10 Songs To Get Preschoolers Moving And Dancing

Want to introduce your kids to God through song? Here's 25 FANTASTIC kids worship songs WITH videos + other great scripture music resources!

Sometimes when the house is a disaster, tempers are short and the energy is endless... it's time to dance. I believe dancing with your child can build memories, release tension and can even contribute to increasing their confidence.

Games and musical activities are a fun and engaging way to introduce and reinforce new musical concepts and develop musical skills like listening, singing, expression, coordination, and internalizing a sense of steady beat.Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite musical games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.