Songs and Activity cards

Description

Welcome to the Preschool Songs Resource Pack—a practical and inspiring tool to enrich
group time experiences and support children’s development through music!
Music is a powerful medium for engaging young learners. It fosters creativity, builds social
connections, enhances language development, and supports emotional regulation. This
resource pack provides a curated collection of popular preschool songs, each linked to
specific Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes and designed with group-time
activities that are easy to implement and highly engaging.

How to Use This Resource Pack

Each song card includes:
The name of the song.
The EYLF outcomes the song supports.
A suggested group-time activity designed to complement the song and enhance
children’s learning experiences.
Plan Group Times
Use the cards to plan engaging group-time sessions. Select songs that align with your
focus areas, whether it’s language development, numeracy, physical coordination, or social
skills.
Adapt to Your Group
Modify the activities to suit the age, interests, and abilities of the children in your care.
Extend the learning by incorporating props, visual aids, or follow-up discussions.
Connect with the EYLF
Each card is aligned with the EYLF outcomes, making it easy to integrate these songs into
your programming and documentation. Highlight the developmental benefits of these
musical experiences in your reflections and observations.
Foster Collaboration
Share this resource with your team to create a consistent approach to music-based
learning. Collaborate to incorporate songs into other areas of the curriculum, such as
transitions, routines, or outdoor play.
Benefits of Music-Based Learning
Through the use of these songs and activities, you will:
Encourage children’s self-expression and creativity.
Support language acquisition and verbal communication.
Promote physical coordination and motor skills through movement.
Build social bonds and cooperation through group participation.
Cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment.

We hope this pack inspires you to weave the magic of music into your everyday practices
and bring smiles to the faces of the children in your care. Have fun singing, playing, and
learning together