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Playsongs blog ~ where we share songs, news and views
Our Playsongs blog regularly features a favourite baby and toddler song or rhyme. We relate stories from our contributors and followers about their favourite songs, and tell you the stories behind the songs.
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Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie is a much-loved nursery song, rarely found in its full version. Here it is sung by Janet Russell for Grand Sleepover.
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A pair o' nicky tams
Shoud - or rock - a baby or toddler in a blanket to the tune of A pair o' nicky tams, played by Sandra Kerr, Nancy Kerr and Tom Wright.
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Buttons
Count and press real or imaginary buttons on baby's clothes as you sing.
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Gingerbread man ~ counting rhyme
A thumb chase for baby, a knee bouncer for a toddler, a brain teaser counting rhyme for a child. It's all here in the Gingerbread man chase.
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The Sweet Potatoes song
Cook up some teatime excitement with the Sweet Potatoes song for starters. When dinner's done, scoop up baby and dance a second helping.
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Chop chop chop
Autumn veggies make great stews, and chopping them up makes a lovely sound. This little rhyme has a chop chop chop beat. Sit a little...
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Fruit Salad baby game
A fruity raspberry to blow on baby's tummy and a great recipe for giggles.
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Dance to your Daddy
Lightly dance a little baby on your knee or on your shoulder to the rhythm of this favourite Northumbrian dandling song, Dance to your Daddy
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Why Playsongs? Songs and interactive rhymes to soothe or stimulate tots and toddlers
Why do songs and rhymes matter? Fundamentally, it's because they're interactive, and perfect for sharing time together.
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Dad's lullaby
A dad's lullaby specially written by Sandra Kerr as a gift to dads, taking their share of the night shift. Sandra’s words and melody are...
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Picking up the daisies
It's No-Mow-May and there are so many daisies ~ plenty to pick for a daisy chain ~ or just enjoy sitting among them as you play that old...
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Flea Tea time
Flea Tea Time and tabletop percussion to go with it.
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Little Peter Rabbit's Hoppy Easter
Hop into spring with Little Peter Rabbit, one of our most popular action songs for little babies and toddlers. Lightly tap a little...
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Five Little Froggies
We're jumping high and jumping low with our five little froggies. We’ve got a whole well of springy frogs. Scoop up your baby or toddler...
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A little frog
It's spring time with this fingerplay teaser to surprise a little baby, or it's a whole-body action game for a toddler or little child.
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