Quiet Down Song
How to do it Use a soft, slow song to calm children. Extend the activity Inclusive practice EYLF links Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Outcome[…]
Walking Song
How to do it “Walking, walking…” (walk, hop, stop) Extend the activity Inclusive practice EYLF links Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Outcome 1: Children have[…]
If You’re Happy and You Know It
How to do it Sing and add actions (clap, stomp, jump) Extend the activityAdd emotions (sleepy, excited)Let children suggest actionsInclusive practiceAdapt actions for seated participationAllow[…]
Hello Song
How to do it Sing a greeting song and include children’s names. Extend the activity Inclusive practice EYLF links Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Outcome[…]
Clean Up Song
How to do it Sing while children pack away toys:“Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere…” Extend the activity Inclusive practice EYLF links Early Years Learning[…]
5 Simple Action Songs for Childcare Songs
Summary Songs are powerful tools in early childhood settings. They support transitions, engagement, and behaviour while helping children learn through rhythm and repetition. These simple[…]
Follow the Leader
Summary Follow the Leader is a movement imitation game where one child or educator leads actions and others copy. It supports social learning and body[…]
Shadow Play
Summary Shadow Play uses a light source and hands or objects to make shadows. It encourages curiosity, imagination, and exploration of light and shape. What[…]
Clap Pattern
Summary Clap Pattern is a rhythm imitation game where the educator claps a pattern and children repeat it. It supports memory, listening, and early pattern[…]
Story Build
Summary Story Build is a group storytelling activity where each child adds a word, phrase, or sentence to create a story together. It supports language[…]