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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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Skipping names
I loved the thwack on the ground of the big playground skipping rope, when I was a kid. It was heavy, and took two kids to 'caw' it. We...
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A Little Frog ~ baby and toddler play rhyme movie
Here's one of our favourite baby and toddler play rhymes, and a Little Frog movie with the actions. It's so easy and fun to play ~ just...
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A Christmas Pud Action Movie
Pat tummy, munch choccies, and waggle your reindeer antlers in our action special: A Christmas Pud. With little babies, you can pat their...
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Bagpuss Sing and Play is here
We are Mice-ily excited to say that all the episodes of Bagpuss Sing and Play are now available, along with all the audio which...
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Bagpuss at Playsongs
Introducing an exciting collaboration between Bagpuss and Playsongs...
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Playsongs Bounce and Rhymetime 1
Exploring fresh ideas for Baby Bounce and Rhymetime sessions in libraries and at home Welcome to Bounce and Rhymetime 1. It’s a special...
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A box of clocks movie
A rocking tocking lullaby, A Box of Clocks is sung by Kevin Graal who has made this movie to accompany it.
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Twinkle twinkle little star ~ Rain rain
We made this starry rainy backing for you to explore playing with sounds while you sing. Add twinkles and rainy splashes. Little bells or...
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Valentine's Day Lavender and Roses
Valentine's day Lavender and Roses for sleepy babies and toddlers. An ancient song of affection and companionship.
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Teddybear Party
A friend called out for teddybear songs to use at a first birthday party. Our Playsongs bear says these are his favourites. Teddybear...
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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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