Early Years

compiled by John M. Feierabend
Circle games are one of the principal joys of childhood, especially when played with a group of friends outdoors. From 'The Farmer in the dell' to 'London Bridge,' these games encourage social skills, cognitive develpment, creativity, language development, motor skills and of course, music skills. Learning has never been so much fun!

compiled by John M. Feierabend
From 'The wheels on the bus' to 'I'm a little teapot', these classic songs combine movement and music to create a high-energy, fun experience for children. At the same time, children learn coordination skills and the musical concepts of form and expression.

by John M. Feierabend
This book has chapters entitled - Ideas, Poems with extreme inflection, Stories and Songs, Only the final chapter (Songs) contains written music - the rest is all in word form. The Ideas section contains over 23 separate springboards for making sound in a structured way, using voices and instruments; there are 5 poems in the second chapter and 8 stories in the chapter of that name. An ideal book for those who feel less at ease with written music, yet nevertheless like to do creative work in the classroom.
Excellent material for use with Reception to upper KS1/Scottish level B

by John M. Feierabend

Another very useful collection of simple folk songs which can be sung in a circle with babies or at Reception and Lower KS1 (Scottish level A). The beauty of these songs is the relatively limited range of notes required for each one and the comparatively short duration of each. They are the sort of songs whcih young children will adore to repeat. There are no accompaniments printed, indeed, the songs are intended to be sung without instrumental support - but you can always add your own hand claps, stamps or slaps and add movement as the spirit moves you.

compiled by John M. Feierabend

It feels great to get into a rhythm! Establishing a feeling for the beat is central to all rhythmic development and with this book, children of all ages can enjoy fun games while developing a feel for the rhythm patterns. Whether felt in the hands, the feet, or with the whole body, the games in this book will have all participants keeping the beat.

(The Curriculum - Birth to 36 months)
by John M. Feierabend.

This is based upon extensive survey of research related to the development of singing and movement skills in young children, as well as many years of practical experience in sharing musical activities with this young age. It is an attempt to preserve the rich repertoire of traditional and folk literature. Ideally, this book would be used in the family circle, but many teachers are all too aware that today's children sometimes miss out on exposure to songs, singing games, dances and 'bounces' when they are very little. This collection is a cornucopia of bunces, wiggles, tickles, tapping, clapping, simple songs, simple circles, beat motion and lullabies.

There are lesson plans included, as well as sample lessons, ideas for expanding your syllabus as well as a handy index of all the songs and rhymes included in the spiral bound, 195 page book.

Words & music Angela Simmonds
12 original songs for infants with just the right vocal range. Melody line is incorporated into the piano part which is very easy. A miscellaneous selection of 'everyday' topics, each song comes with ideas of things to make, do, think and talk about.
Nursery & KS1 [Scottish Level A].

Words & music Vera Gray
This best-selling book of songs, rhymes, finger-plays and craft suggestions is produced especially for those working with the very young child - at home, in the playgroup, nursery or infant school. It contains 20 songs, each with its own poems and things to do and make.
Nursery & KS1 [Scottish Level A].