Saturday, 1 June 2013
Benefits Of Traditional Children's Songs and Rhymes
Music is a fantastic way to teach skills and encourage development in children. It's great fun, interactive and easy to pick up.
Music comes in many forms and is as diverse as the day is long. On the most part no one genre of music is better than another. And i'm sure your child will pick favourites from a wide array of genres.
A genre worth mentioning however is traditional childrens songs and rhymes.
Why this in paticular?
Almost everyone knows at least one nursery rhyme
Easy for baby AND parents to pick up
Upbeat and Cheery
It creates common ground for play and interaction with other children.
Songs That Teach Early Concepts:
ABC Song
So commonly spread that your child will probably already know it. Great fun and upbeat. Also lots of fun to sing accapella or along to the music.
ABC Song Video
Phonics Alphabet
This alternative ABC song is a phonics version that helps young children understand that each letter has an individual sound. You can also sing this while pointing to letters in a book or on a wall.
Phonics Alphabet Video
10 Little Numbers
While your toddler may not understand the concept of quantity yet, this cute tune will help her begin to identify numerals.
10 Little Numbers Video
Rainbow Song
Learn about colours by adding coloured blocks, paper or even crayons.
Rainbow Song Video
Old McDonald
Introduce kids to animal names and sounds with this classic song. You can add in your own animals. It’s nice, again, to do this with a book where you can connect a picture of the animal with the sound.
Old McDonald Video
Songs To Encourage Moving:Music comes in many forms and is as diverse as the day is long. On the most part no one genre of music is better than another. And i'm sure your child will pick favourites from a wide array of genres.
A genre worth mentioning however is traditional childrens songs and rhymes.
Why this in paticular?
Almost everyone knows at least one nursery rhyme
Easy for baby AND parents to pick up
Upbeat and Cheery
It creates common ground for play and interaction with other children.
Songs That Teach Early Concepts:
ABC Song
So commonly spread that your child will probably already know it. Great fun and upbeat. Also lots of fun to sing accapella or along to the music.
ABC Song Video
Phonics Alphabet
This alternative ABC song is a phonics version that helps young children understand that each letter has an individual sound. You can also sing this while pointing to letters in a book or on a wall.
Phonics Alphabet Video
10 Little Numbers
While your toddler may not understand the concept of quantity yet, this cute tune will help her begin to identify numerals.
10 Little Numbers Video
Rainbow Song
Learn about colours by adding coloured blocks, paper or even crayons.
Rainbow Song Video
Old McDonald
Introduce kids to animal names and sounds with this classic song. You can add in your own animals. It’s nice, again, to do this with a book where you can connect a picture of the animal with the sound.
Old McDonald Video
Channel some of that limitless energy into a sing-a-long and game that lets toddlers throw their whole bodies into the experience.
Hokey Pokey
In addition to getting your toddler up and shaking, this song/game is a great way to introduce the names of body parts.
Hokey Pokey Video
In addition to getting your toddler up and shaking, this song/game is a great way to introduce the names of body parts.
Hokey Pokey Video
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
Again, this introduces some basic body parts and gets little ones moving. Playing the version where you leave out a new part each time (not saying 'head" on verse two and so on) also lets your child practice memory skills (what were we up to again….?).
Head Shoulders Knees and Toes Video
If You're Happy and You Know It
A staple of our household dance parties, this song is a good one for getting kids to listen and follow instructions. You can make up your own movements. We play a round robin version where each person takes a turn making up a line, the sillier the better ("If you're happy and you know it crow like a rooster eating a banana," offers my son).
If You're Happy and You Know It Video
I'm A Little Tea Pot
Plenty of movements to be had in this one
I'm a little tea pot video
Ring A Ring A Rosie
Good fun due to the unique method of interaction. Better in groups though.
Ring a Ring A Rosie Video
Round And Round The Garden
Again, better in groups, But one on one is still fun and great for bonding.
Round and Round The Garden Video
Row Row Row Your Boat
Gets the upper body moving, great visual imagry. Plus i don't think i know anyone who hasn't replaced "if you see a crocodile" with "if you see (persons name)
Row Row Row Your Boat Video
The Grand Old Duke Of York
You may not have 10,000 men, but stomping around like you do is great fun!
The Grand Old Duke Of York Video
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush
Without realising, is teaching about routine, climate and a number of other things. Another that's enhanced in a group.
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush Video
There Were Ten In The Bed
Large group is needed! Great for co-ordination and organistion.
There Were Ten In The Bed Video
Skip To My Lou
Upbeat tempo, encourages dancing.
Skip To My Lou Video
Here We Go Looby Loo
Varying tempo, helps to teach adaptation
Bere We Go Looby Lou Video
Hand and Finger Play Songs:Again, this introduces some basic body parts and gets little ones moving. Playing the version where you leave out a new part each time (not saying 'head" on verse two and so on) also lets your child practice memory skills (what were we up to again….?).
Head Shoulders Knees and Toes Video
If You're Happy and You Know It
A staple of our household dance parties, this song is a good one for getting kids to listen and follow instructions. You can make up your own movements. We play a round robin version where each person takes a turn making up a line, the sillier the better ("If you're happy and you know it crow like a rooster eating a banana," offers my son).
If You're Happy and You Know It Video
I'm A Little Tea Pot
Plenty of movements to be had in this one
I'm a little tea pot video
Ring A Ring A Rosie
Good fun due to the unique method of interaction. Better in groups though.
Ring a Ring A Rosie Video
Round And Round The Garden
Again, better in groups, But one on one is still fun and great for bonding.
Round and Round The Garden Video
Row Row Row Your Boat
Gets the upper body moving, great visual imagry. Plus i don't think i know anyone who hasn't replaced "if you see a crocodile" with "if you see (persons name)
Row Row Row Your Boat Video
The Grand Old Duke Of York
You may not have 10,000 men, but stomping around like you do is great fun!
The Grand Old Duke Of York Video
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush
Without realising, is teaching about routine, climate and a number of other things. Another that's enhanced in a group.
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush Video
There Were Ten In The Bed
Large group is needed! Great for co-ordination and organistion.
There Were Ten In The Bed Video
Skip To My Lou
Upbeat tempo, encourages dancing.
Skip To My Lou Video
Here We Go Looby Loo
Varying tempo, helps to teach adaptation
Bere We Go Looby Lou Video
Another fun category of active songs doesn't require much jumping around. Instead these use finger or hand movements to engage kids.
Itsy Bitys Spider
This tale of a spunky spider delights young kids. They also get great satisfaction when the finally learn to maneuver their fingers just right to create the spider.
Itsy Bitys Spider Video
This tale of a spunky spider delights young kids. They also get great satisfaction when the finally learn to maneuver their fingers just right to create the spider.
Itsy Bitys Spider Video
Wheels on the Bus
This is the song I start belting out just when the car ride gets whiney or we need to take a long bus or train trip. We like to add in some extras like what the dogs on the bus say, but even in the regular form, it's a long and fun tune.
Wheels on the Bus Video
Pat a Cake
Traditionally more of a chant than a song, you can set your own tune for the words while teaching your toddler how to clap your hands and do the motions.
Pat a Cake Video
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The classic lullaby. Fun and good for development with actions.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Video
12345 Once I Caught A Fish Alive
Helps with counting and motor skills. And hopefully empathy towards fish ;)
12345 Once I Caught A Fish Alive Video
Pop Goes The Weasel
Lets be honest. No matter how old you get, it's still fun saying POP goes the weasel!
Pop Goes The Weasel Video
One Two Buckle My Shoe
Rhyming is good for developing the mind and includes counting.
One Two Buckle My Shoe Video
Hickory Dickory Dock
Simple and easy to pick up. Great for younger children
Hickory Dickory Dock Video
Rain Rain Go Away
Rainy day? Teach some nursery rhymes!
Rain Rain Go Away Video
Other Nursery Rhymes your child may enjoy:
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Humpty Dumpty
Old Mother Hubbard
The Muffin Man
A Sailor Went To Sea
Hey Diddle Diddle
Miss Polly Had A Dolly
Polly Put The Kettle On
Little Bo Peep
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Mary Mary Quite Contrary
London Bridge Is Falling Down
Little Peter Rabbit
Three Blind Mice
The FarmerIn The Dell
Sing A Song Of Sixpence
Rock A Bye Baby
Kookaburra Sits
Georgie Porgie
Little Miss Muffett
Little Jack Horner
Jack Be Nimble
Mr Frog
She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain
See Saw Marjory Daw
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
This is the song I start belting out just when the car ride gets whiney or we need to take a long bus or train trip. We like to add in some extras like what the dogs on the bus say, but even in the regular form, it's a long and fun tune.
Wheels on the Bus Video
Pat a Cake
Traditionally more of a chant than a song, you can set your own tune for the words while teaching your toddler how to clap your hands and do the motions.
Pat a Cake Video
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The classic lullaby. Fun and good for development with actions.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Video
12345 Once I Caught A Fish Alive
Helps with counting and motor skills. And hopefully empathy towards fish ;)
12345 Once I Caught A Fish Alive Video
Pop Goes The Weasel
Lets be honest. No matter how old you get, it's still fun saying POP goes the weasel!
Pop Goes The Weasel Video
One Two Buckle My Shoe
Rhyming is good for developing the mind and includes counting.
One Two Buckle My Shoe Video
Hickory Dickory Dock
Simple and easy to pick up. Great for younger children
Hickory Dickory Dock Video
Rain Rain Go Away
Rainy day? Teach some nursery rhymes!
Rain Rain Go Away Video
Other Nursery Rhymes your child may enjoy:
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Humpty Dumpty
Old Mother Hubbard
The Muffin Man
A Sailor Went To Sea
Hey Diddle Diddle
Miss Polly Had A Dolly
Polly Put The Kettle On
Little Bo Peep
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Mary Mary Quite Contrary
London Bridge Is Falling Down
Little Peter Rabbit
Three Blind Mice
The FarmerIn The Dell
Sing A Song Of Sixpence
Rock A Bye Baby
Kookaburra Sits
Georgie Porgie
Little Miss Muffett
Little Jack Horner
Jack Be Nimble
Mr Frog
She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain
See Saw Marjory Daw
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
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True. Music is the best way through which children learn faster. And in this post you have shared the link to many useful videos that will help one in teaching the early concepts. Thank you for this great collection.
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