Shake, Rattle and Rhyme provides children's music, movement and literacy sessions for 9 month-4 year olds. Little Sprout's Music Studio combine instrument exploration, nursery rhymes and modern children's songs to promote literacy, self confidence and independence. We strive to encourage children to sprout by providing a safe environment for parents and their young children to sing and be silly together. These activities help to cement bonds that will last a life time.
Showing posts with label mini music makers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mini music makers. Show all posts
5.4.20
You Tube Playlist
I am trying to make a "playlist" section on YouTube that will include songs to play along to. I will also add our rhymes and other activities to keep you busy while we stay inside. I will post new links as I build up the Channel and Playlists on Facebook so you know when to have a look. Thanks everyone! Make sure to share and like my posts so that others can see our site in Facebook. Facebook only features accounts that have engagements and it is the only way for you to keep seeing my updates. See you all soon.
Songs to Groove To
31.10.18
Shake, Rattle and Rhyme confirmed
I am happy to announce the return of Little Sprout's Music Studio under Shake, Rattle and Rhyme. This time we will be running from a different location: Kirkgate Centre in Shipley BD18 3EH, Beginning November 21st at 10.
Our space is HUGE! There are also bathrooms, a place to store your prams and a cafe so after the session you can sit and talk and have some food or drink.This group will be the same as Little Sprout's Mini Music Makers. We will have instrument time, movement time and Magic Bag time. The new space allows us to expand activities and space for parents to talk. Besides finally having a bathroom, the Kirkgate Centre will open their Cafe to us and you are allowed to stay until 12:30.
Cool Beans! I am so excited.See you November 21st at 10:00
Kirkgate Center
Cool Beans! I am so excited.See you November 21st at 10:00
Kirkgate Center
8.10.14
I love Sesame Street
In the United States there is a children's show called Sesame Street, and I miss it so much. On thing that is great about it is it's integration of music education with fun.
I just loved this
And Katie Perry:
Then you might as well look at the songs I grew up with
I just loved this
And Katie Perry:
Then you might as well look at the songs I grew up with
12.8.14
Makaton
The past two weeks we have been working on Baa Baa Black Sheep in the Makaton Sign Language. I am linking a site so that you can reference the pages that I have been giving out in class. This site has a few of the rhymes that we have been doing in class. Scopevic.org.au
Another good resource is YouTube of course.
Another good resource is YouTube of course.
26.3.14
Going on a bear hunt
To get ready for Going on a Bear Hunt, I have added some resources for home.
This link has allot of great free printable stuff for Going on a Bear Hunt.
Were Going on a Bear Hunt
This is a video of the author, Michael Rosen, reciting the book
I haven't quite decided when we will start this. Probably during the Easter Break so some of the older kids who know the book can help us out.
This link has allot of great free printable stuff for Going on a Bear Hunt.
Were Going on a Bear Hunt
This is a video of the author, Michael Rosen, reciting the book
I haven't quite decided when we will start this. Probably during the Easter Break so some of the older kids who know the book can help us out.
3.2.14
Rhymetime Challenge Weeks One and Two
We are into the third week of the challenge. I had better catch you up on the first two weeks.
The first week we focused on "Big Red Tractor." Since we know this song well, I decided to use it to focus on steady beat. As we recited the words, we used our instruments (and bouncing) to keep the pace of the song starting off at normal pace and then performed it fast and slow.
Here are the lyrics. The colour changes as you please.
Last week we focused on Itsy, Bitsy, Spider. We didn't really do anything interesting with the poem except use our fingers to help us emphasise the words. Although nothing special was done, I love the children during this song. Everyone loves it and it is one of my personal favourites.
In case you are interested, here is a little blip about the history of nursery rhymes.
The first week we focused on "Big Red Tractor." Since we know this song well, I decided to use it to focus on steady beat. As we recited the words, we used our instruments (and bouncing) to keep the pace of the song starting off at normal pace and then performed it fast and slow.
Here are the lyrics. The colour changes as you please.
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bringing in the hay! YEA!The great thing about this song is that it focuses specifically on rhythm by having the child bounce on a lap or by themselves as the song is sung. Also, on the "YEA!" at the end is emphasised by lifting the young child in the air, giving the end a bit of a oomph. I bet you just thought this song was about colours.
Last week we focused on Itsy, Bitsy, Spider. We didn't really do anything interesting with the poem except use our fingers to help us emphasise the words. Although nothing special was done, I love the children during this song. Everyone loves it and it is one of my personal favourites.
The Itsy, Bitsy, Spider went up the water sprout.
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out cam the sun and dried up all the rain.
The Itsy, Bitsy Spider went up the spout again.Itsy, Bitsy Spider is a great poem to practise fine motor movement and improve dexterity when the poem is accompanied by the hand movements.
In case you are interested, here is a little blip about the history of nursery rhymes.
7.1.14
2014 a new year with new songs
I hope everyone had a great Christmas Break. We will be starting up again this week, beginning with the baby Mini Music Makers at the Owlet Children and Family Centre.
New Songs for Winter Sessions.
I would like to introduce a new hello and goodbye song for the group this term. The songs will be introduced slowly, by using the old songs too, but eventually we will be using the new songs as our official hello and goodbye songs.
Don't worry, the songs are still easy, but have a bit more to them. Both songs come from the book "Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too" by Lynn Kleiner. This is an excellent book and the songs can be downloaded from Amazon.co.uk
The Hello song can be heard here on Amazon. Hello (Echo) Song
Lyrics (the lyrics in parenthesis is the child's echo reply):
Hello (Hello)
Hello (Hello)
I'm glad you're here today.
To sing (to sing)
And play (and play)
And now we're on our way.
See easy.
The Goodbye song, I admit is a little more involved, but I really like it. The sample is here at Amazon. Goodbye Song
Lyrics:
We'll sing goodbye,
our time has come.
We'll sing goodbye,
now everyone.
We'll sing goodbye,
this song will tell,
That you make music very well.
I hope to see you all this week.
New Songs for Winter Sessions.
I would like to introduce a new hello and goodbye song for the group this term. The songs will be introduced slowly, by using the old songs too, but eventually we will be using the new songs as our official hello and goodbye songs.
Don't worry, the songs are still easy, but have a bit more to them. Both songs come from the book "Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too" by Lynn Kleiner. This is an excellent book and the songs can be downloaded from Amazon.co.uk
The Hello song can be heard here on Amazon. Hello (Echo) Song
Lyrics (the lyrics in parenthesis is the child's echo reply):
Hello (Hello)
Hello (Hello)
I'm glad you're here today.
To sing (to sing)
And play (and play)
And now we're on our way.
See easy.
The Goodbye song, I admit is a little more involved, but I really like it. The sample is here at Amazon. Goodbye Song
Lyrics:
We'll sing goodbye,
our time has come.
We'll sing goodbye,
now everyone.
We'll sing goodbye,
this song will tell,
That you make music very well.
I hope to see you all this week.
25.11.13
Tracking your child's progress
Wouldn't it be fun to be able to keep track of the progress your child makes during their time with Mini Music Makers? How about making a diary?
Did you know that Mini Music Makers isn't just about playing instruments and singing nursery rhymes, but it is also about preparing your child for nursery and primary school? The Owlet Children and Family Centre and Little Sprout’s Music Studio would love for you to share your journey with us so that we can show other parents that Every Child Matters while allowing you to develop a great diary of your child’s achievements.
The diary would include what you have noticed about your child's development through your observations and photos taken.
Key categories include:
- Social interaction and confidence
- Language and communication skills
- Physical development
Please see Jessika for more information or if you would like to take part in this activity.
Christmas time
Christmas is on the way and we will be singing festive tunes. I will be putting up lyrics and suggestions for songs on the website, so have a look and keep up with our weekly themes.
2.10.13
Skeleton Dance
Our next song will be the skeleton dance and we will sing it with the music because it makes it more fun.
I love this song and have been waiting to teach it for awhile.
Here is the youtube video.
The Super Simple Learning website is really awesome and I use it sometimes for learning tunes to some of the songs. It also has loads of Halloween and Christmas songs.
There is a lot of repetition in this song, which makes it easy to learn even though it seems long.
Here are the words:
I love this song and have been waiting to teach it for awhile.
Here is the youtube video.
The Super Simple Learning website is really awesome and I use it sometimes for learning tunes to some of the songs. It also has loads of Halloween and Christmas songs.
There is a lot of repetition in this song, which makes it easy to learn even though it seems long.
Here are the words:
♫ Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones. [Skeleton dance.]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones. [Skeleton dance. Move to the right.]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones. [Skeleton dance. Move to the left.]
Doin' the skeleton dance. [Skeleton dance.]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones. [Skeleton dance. Move to the right.]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones. [Skeleton dance. Move to the left.]
Doin' the skeleton dance. [Skeleton dance.]
The foot bone's connected to the leg bone. [Point to your foot, then to your lower leg.]
The leg bone's connected to the knee bone. [Point to your lower leg, then your knee.]
The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone. [Point to your knee, then your thigh.]
Doin' the skeleton dance.
The leg bone's connected to the knee bone. [Point to your lower leg, then your knee.]
The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone. [Point to your knee, then your thigh.]
Doin' the skeleton dance.
The thigh bone's connected to the hip bone. [Point to your thigh, then your hip.]
The hip bone's connected to the backbone. [Point to your hip, then your back.]
The backbone's connected to the neck bone. [Point to your back, then your neck.]
Doin' the skeleton dance.
The hip bone's connected to the backbone. [Point to your hip, then your back.]
The backbone's connected to the neck bone. [Point to your back, then your neck.]
Doin' the skeleton dance.
Shake your hands to the left.
Shake your hands to the right.
Put your hands in the air.
Put your hands out of sight. [Put your hands behind your back.]
Shake your hands to the right.
Put your hands in the air.
Put your hands out of sight. [Put your hands behind your back.]
Shake your hands to the left.
Shake your hands to the right.
Put your hands in the air.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
wiggle, wiggle...wiggle your knees. [Wiggle your whole body, moving your hands all the way down your body until they reach your knees.]
Shake your hands to the right.
Put your hands in the air.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
wiggle, wiggle...wiggle your knees. [Wiggle your whole body, moving your hands all the way down your body until they reach your knees.]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones.
Doin' the skeleton dance. ♫
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dancing bones.
Doin' the skeleton dance. ♫
(taken from http://supersimplelearning.com
See you next week,
11.9.13
Wow, What a turn out!
Today we had 41 children at Mini Music Makers! I am so happy to see returning music makers as well as welcome the new children and I hope that everyone will make Mini Music Makers a part of their weekly routine.
Today we focused on noises our body makes. We discovered different noises our hands, feet, mouth and voice make. We had an excellent round of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. We also sang the first five versus of This Old Man.
These activities helped us to be creative, get comfortable with our bodies and helped to discover rhythm through touch.
I hope to see everyone again next week. These big turn outs will help the community realize that we need more Music and Movement sessions in our community.
Please visit our Facebook page at Mini Music Makers Shipley
Also a small reminder to people who took a form for the free session at Yorkshire Music Scool to return their forms next week, as the session will be Tuesday September 24th at 10:00. If you cannot make that session, please leave you information so that I can contact you when we have another session.
Today we focused on noises our body makes. We discovered different noises our hands, feet, mouth and voice make. We had an excellent round of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. We also sang the first five versus of This Old Man.
These activities helped us to be creative, get comfortable with our bodies and helped to discover rhythm through touch.
I hope to see everyone again next week. These big turn outs will help the community realize that we need more Music and Movement sessions in our community.
Please visit our Facebook page at Mini Music Makers Shipley
Also a small reminder to people who took a form for the free session at Yorkshire Music Scool to return their forms next week, as the session will be Tuesday September 24th at 10:00. If you cannot make that session, please leave you information so that I can contact you when we have another session.
3.9.13
School Begins
The start of September means new beginnings and endings. It is the end of Summer and the Summer holidays and many of my Mini Music Makers are entering into nursery school next week. It is an incredibly exciting time. But it is also a sad time because some of my Mini Music Makers will no longer be able to attend Mini Music Makers any more.
I will miss the children who will be leaving and I hope that they come to visit me during their holidays. I will be posting new classes as they come on this site and on Little Sprout's Music Studio. I hope that they continue on their musical journey as music is an important aspect to life's many roads.
On the other side, Mini Music Makers tends to receive many new children to our troupe in September, and it is with great enthusiasm that I welcome all new comers and that I hope they enjoy our session.
Thanks everybody,
I will miss the children who will be leaving and I hope that they come to visit me during their holidays. I will be posting new classes as they come on this site and on Little Sprout's Music Studio. I hope that they continue on their musical journey as music is an important aspect to life's many roads.
On the other side, Mini Music Makers tends to receive many new children to our troupe in September, and it is with great enthusiasm that I welcome all new comers and that I hope they enjoy our session.
Thanks everybody,
Ms Jess
30.8.13
Windhill Skate Park Party
Mini Music Makers was happy to be a part of the Windhill Skate Park Party, sponsored by the Bradford Parks, yesterday. There was face painting and balloon animals as well as ball games of all kinds.
We are hoping that the even will happen again next year.
We are hoping that the even will happen again next year.
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