🎵 Nursery Music & Musical Activities
Listen • Sing • Clap • Move • Create
Fun musical activities for young learners.
🎶 What Is Music?
Music is made with sounds, voices, instruments and rhythm. We can listen to music, sing songs, clap, dance and move.
🌟 Music Skills
Listening
Listen carefully to different sounds and music.
Rhythm
Clap and move along with a beat.
Singing
Use your voice to sing simple songs.
Beats
Feel and follow the steady beat of music.
Movement
Move your body according to the music.
Instruments
Learn about different musical instruments.
🎼 Musical Instruments
Drum
We hit a drum to make a sound.
Piano
A piano has keys that make different sounds.
Guitar
A guitar has strings.
Trumpet
A trumpet is a wind instrument.
Violin
A violin has strings and is played with a bow.
Flute
A flute is played by blowing air.
👏 Clap the Beat
Follow the beat:
🐢 Slow & 🐇 Fast
Music can be slow or fast.
🔊 Loud & 🤫 Soft
Music can be loud or soft.
👂 Sound Thinking
Which instrument is usually played by hitting it?
💃 Music & Movement
Clap
Clap your hands to the beat.
Stomp
Stomp your feet gently.
Dance
Move your body to the music.
Hands Up
Raise your hands when the music plays.
Turn
Turn around slowly and safely.
Freeze
Stop moving when the music stops.
🔄 Rhythm Pattern
Copy this rhythm:
🎤 Singing Practice
Practice saying musical sounds:
🐦 Copy the Sound
Bird
Dog
Cat
👂 Listening Game
Close your eyes for a moment. Listen to the sounds around you.
📅 Daily Music Routine
Listen
Listen to a short song.
Clap
Clap along with the beat.
Sing
Sing a simple song.
Move
Move your body with music.
Play
Play a safe musical instrument.
Enjoy
Have fun with music!
🏆 Nursery Music Test
Answer all 10 questions and check your score.
1. Which one is a musical instrument?
2. What can we do with music?
3. Which instrument has keys?
4. What can we use to follow a beat?
5. Which one is usually played by hitting?
6. Which can be slow?
7. Which instrument has strings?
8. What should we do when the music stops in a freeze game?
9. Which is a wind instrument?
10. What can we use to make music with our voice?
👨👩👧 Parent & Teacher Tips
- Sing simple songs together.
- Clap simple rhythms.
- Let children move safely to music.
- Use safe household objects as simple rhythm instruments.
- Play loud and soft games.
- Play fast and slow movement games.
- Ask children to identify instruments.
- Give children opportunities to create their own rhythms.
🛡️ Music Safety
- Keep volume comfortable for young ears.
- Use age-appropriate instruments.
- Do not put small instrument parts in the mouth.
- Give children enough space to move.
- Supervise musical activities.