Music Activities for Babies – Sessions 1-8

Experience the joy of doing music activities with your baby in the comfort of your own home, whenever it works for you and your little one!  Perhaps in the current world climate you are finding it hard to commit to a weekly music class. Maybe you don't have access to a local face-to-face music group or the class times don't suit your schedule. Even if you are just looking for some special times to share with baby, The Bubble Box program of music activities is the perfect choice for you.

The Bubblebox is super flexible and how you use it is up to you. If you like structure, you can follow the program session by session like a traditional music class (approx. 20 mins).  If this is too long for your baby, you might choose a few individual activities to do at a time. Or, if there's a particular type of activity at a particular time of day that you are looking for ie. rhymes for nappy change time or lullabies to put baby to sleep, you can filter the activities by their type.

Worried about baby getting too much screen time? Never fear - the idea of the program is for you to watch the videos and learn how to make music with your baby. You can always do this without your baby so that you gain familiarity with the activity first. Then when you are with your baby, turn the screen away and follow the audio. Another option is to position your baby to face you with the screen behind them so that they watch you, not the screen. This will ensure that you are making the most of bonding music time and your baby will gain the greatest benefits.

As a parent or carer, you recognise the importance of music in the development of your child and now you can play an active role in that development simply by joining the The Bubble Box. Sharing music with baby is easy through this convenient, flexible and very affordable online program. At only $9/month, a subscription to The Bubble Box is only a fraction of what you would pay for weekly face-to-face classes (approx. $15 - $20 per class, or $60 - $80/month!).

When you join you will receive...

• Access to my 8 session program of 100+ Music Activities for Babies.
• Each session contains 14 music activities.
• Each activity contains a video presentation (the listening activities are audio only).
• Unlimited access to streaming videos.
• Cancel anytime you want.

Themed, structured sessions with activities grouped by type

• "Welcome" - Each session begins with what will become a familiar welcome song. This lets baby know the fun is about to start!
• "Say Sing Do" - We integrate simple movements with words.
• "Listen & Move" - It's time to move with baby.
• "Play Our Instruments" - I'll introduce you to playing basic musical instruments such as maracas, sticks, drums or simple household items.
• "Musical Play" - Giggles galore is what we're aiming for during our musical play activities.
• "Goodbye" - We wind down the excitement level with a soothing goodbye song, again repetition build familiarity.

Each session includes a selection of:

1. Traditional songs and original songs written by Sarah.
2. Nursery rhymes.
3. Lullabies.
4. Playing percussion instruments.
5. Finger plays and more.

About the creator and presenter, Sarah Richard-Preston

"Hi and welcome to The Bubble Box, I’m Sarah Richard-Preston. I create and present these fun, online music activities for you to share with your baby.

I have worked for the past 13 years in early childhood and creative arts settings and I have a strong passion for early childhood education, music and the developmental benefits music can promote.

My frustration over the lack of a dedicated online baby's music resource, coupled with my passion for music and early childhood, was the inspiration for The Bubble Box. I hope that you and your baby love the activities and have a lot of fun doing them!"

3 reasons why music at The Bubble Box is the smart choice

1. Boost your baby’s development – Music promotes brain power, language and literacy, physical and social emotional skills that all set the foundation for future learning.
2. Make the most of your precious baby time - Babies don’t stay babies for long –  bond with your baby as you share music and delight in smiles and giggles.
3. Easy to do at home - Learn how to make music with your baby without leaving the house!

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Session Outlines

Session 1 - “Over The Water”

1. Welcome Song
2. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
3. My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean
4. This Is The Boat
5. This Is The Way The Ladies Ride
6. Did You Ever See A Lassie?
7. Für Elise
8. Rain, Rain Go Away
9. Everybody Shaking
10. Solfege (Do, Re, Mi)
11. This Is The Way We Make Some Music
12. Peekaboo
13. The Slumber Boat
14. Goodbye, Au revoir, Sayonara

Session 2 - “Sun, Moon And Stars”

1. Welcome Song
2. Hey Diddle, Diddle
3. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, We're Going To The Moon
4. The Moon Is Round
5. Trot, Trot To London
6. Sally Go Round The Sun
7. Aiken Drum (Traditional)
8. Starlight, Star Bright
9. Everybody Shaking
10. Solfege (Do, Re, Mi)
11. This Is The Way We Make Some Music
12. This Little Light Of Mine
13. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
14. Goodbye, Au Revoir, Sayonara

Session 3 - “Bubbles Everywhere”

1. Welcome Song
2. Little Boy Blue
3. Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
4. Bubbles Floating All Around
5. To Market, To Market
6. Skip To My Lou Dance
7. Floating In Love
8. See Saw, Marjery Daw
9. Everybody Shaking
10. Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
11. This Is The Way We Make Some Music
12. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
13. Bye Baby Bunting
14. Goodbye, Au Revoir, Sayonara

Session 4 - “Up And Down”

1. Welcome Song
2. Eensy Weensy Spider
3. See Saw
4. Roly Poly
5. Grand Old Duke Of York
6. Ring-A-Ring O' Roses
7. Swing Thing
8. Kangaroo
9. Everybody Shaking
10. Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
11. This Is The Way We Make Some Music
12. Swinging
13. Rock-A-Bye-Baby
14. Goodbye, Au Revoir, Sayonara

Session 5 - “Birdie Birdie

1. Welcome Song
2. Sing A Song Of Sixpence
3. I’m Flying High
4. Two Little Dickie Birds
5. Robin On A Pole
6. Here Comes A Bluebird
7. Rasta Whistle
8. Bye Lo
9. Everybody Shaking (Soft and Loud)
10. Solfège (Do Re Mi)
11. Bang The Tambourine
12. Here Is A Little Feather
13. Hush Little Baby
14. Goodbye Song

Session 6 - “Bee, Bee Bumblebee”

1. Welcome Song
2. Baby Bumblebee
3. Skip To My Lou
4. Here Is A Beehive
5. See The Pony Galloping
6. Here We Go Looby Loo
7. Arkansas Traveler
8. Bee Bee Bumble Bee
9. Everybody Shaking (Soft And Loud)
10. Solfège (Do, Re, Mi)
11. Bang The Tambourine
12. Flight Of The Bumblebee
13. Frère Jacques
14. Goodbye Song

Session 7 - “In The Garden”

1. Welcome Song
2. Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
3. CrissCross Apple Sauce
4. Slowly Slowly
5. Cuckoo Clock
6. The Ants Go Marching
7. Garden Of Calm
8. Snail, Snail
9. Everybody Shaking (Slow And Quick)
10. See Saw Solfège
11. Bang The Tambourine
12. Fly, Fly Butterfly
13. Underneath The Weeping Willow
14. Goodbye Song

Session 8 - “Let's Move”

1. Welcome Song
2. Wee Willie Winkie
3. Open Shut Them
4. This Old Man
5. Wibbleton To Wobbleton
6. Walk Along
7. Moving Along
8. Jack and Jill
9. Everybody Shaking (Slow and Quick)
10. See Saw Solfège
11. Bang The Tambourine
12. Ball Play
13. All Through The NIght
14. Goodbye Song

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Playback options: In each session you get access to both of the following playback options:

1. Individual activity videos - watch each activity “one by one” in separate videos for each activity.
2. “Play All” option - Press play once and view the session guided by one continuous video.

Running time: Allow approximately 20 minutes for each session.

Access: Access is via monthly subscription

* Access as per the terms of use. Read more here.