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Best Ever Hanukkah Songs for Children

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Tania Cowling

Get in the holiday spirit as children and caregivers sing these simple Hanukkah songs. Let the children learn that holidays are a special time for singing together. more...

Is Your Child Ready for Piano Lessons?

In: Children's Instrumental Music

By: Amy Schumaker

The answer isn't clear cut. Children develop at a different rate and will be ready for piano lessons in their own time. So when is your child ready? more...

Music Instead of Sports for Many Children

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Diana Gier

School aged children need extracurricular activities but many prefer music to sports. It is critical to develop a mindset that helps to raise a musically-gifted child. more...

Thanksgiving Songs for Children

In: Children's Action Songs

By: Tania Cowling

Give kids the opportunity to sing their gratitude this Thanksgiving, but don't forget about some fun Thanksgiving songs for children with a "gobble and wobble" too. more...

How to Make Homemade Musical Instruments

In: Children's Instrumental Music

By: Tania Cowling

Children enjoy making musical instruments from collecting the materials to performing in a homemade band. Go 'green' with recycled materials for your projects. more...

They Might Be Giants – Here Comes Science

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Mary Robinson Crews

Parenting just got a bit easier thanks to They Might Be Giants' newest foray into the cool music for kids scene. Their latest CD/DVD is Here Comes Science. more...

Sesame Street Turns 40

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Tania Cowling

Sesame Street has been entertaining children and adults for over 40 years. 2009 marks their 40th anniversary with new characters, shows and music to enjoy. more...

Musical ABC's for Children

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Tania Cowling

Make learning the alphabet fun for young children with combined music and movement activities. more...

The Wiggles Go Bananas!

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Ramona Zacharias

Meet the Wiggles. A fun foursome from Australia, they have been in the children's entertainment business since the early 90s. And for good reason. more...

Where The Wild Things Are Movie Soundtrack

In: Children's Soundtracks

By: Mary Robinson Crews

"All Is Love", the first single by Karen O and the Kids from the Where The Wild Things Are movie soundtrack was released in August 2009 and is available to download now. more...

Halloween Songs for Children

In: Children's Action Songs

By: Tania Cowling

As Halloween approaches, create new songs that are sung to familiar tunes. Music can help children develop cognitive skills and concepts. more...

Feel the Beat by LeAnn Haggard

In: Children's Soundtracks

By: Tania Cowling

Kids need plenty of exercise, but what could be more fun than dancing to "funky fitness" music. more...

Making a Coffee Can Cuica

In: Children's Music (general)

By: Douglas Howard

The cuica is a Brazilian instrument whose honks, hoots, and howls can be heard on many recordings. It can be made at home in minutes using just a few common items. more...

More of Children's Songs Make Music Fun

In: Children's Action Songs

By: Tania Cowling

It's fun to weave crafts and games into traditional music we sing. No matter what age, music lightens the spirit! more...

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