Run to the first letter in your name.
Whose Name Begins With?
Change Places
Swap places across the circle according to your flashcard.
FREE
Who's Under the Carpet?
Guess which child is hiding under the carpet.
Four Walls
Learn the categories of your topic using the four walls of your classroom.
FREE
Who's Under That Hat?
Wear a hat and use the magic microphone to answer the class’s questions.
Hoops and Groups
Count, add and subtract with children in hoops.
FREE
Who Am I?
Give your children clues until they guess your identity.
What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?
Listen to the time and step towards the wolf – until it’s dinnertime!
What's Missing?
Identify the missing flashcard from the pile.
Balloon in the Box
Work in pairs with your bodies to put the balloon in the correct box.
FREE
Water in the Bucket
Race to fill up the bucket as quickly and accurately as you can.
Walk Like A…
Walk as your animal, job or any other topic – while concentrating on instructions.
Traffic Lights
Drive around the track, stopping and going with the traffic lights.
Touch Something
Find and touch the correct objects in the room.
Touch or Jump
Touch the relevant flashcards and jump over the rest.
Tall or Short?
Guess whether the person behind you is standing tall or short or anything else.
Stop On a Flashcard
When the music stops, find a flashcard and answer questions about it.
Stepping Stones Grid
Remember the sequence of words and then move across the grid.
Stepping Stones Line
Step along the line of flashcards, identifying each one.
Sorting Boxes
Find the hidden flashcards and sort them into the right box.
Speed Limits
Drive around the track following the speed limits.
Simon Says
Follow Simon – unless he doesn’t say ‘Simon says’.
Silent Listening
Listen to all the noises inside and outside the room to make a story.
Shark and Fish
Escape from the shark by hiding in the seaweed hoops.
Run to the Flashcard
Listen and concentrate to find the right flashcard quickly.
Red Light, Green Light
Play this version of Grandmother’s Footsteps adapted to traffic.
Quiet, Medium, Loud
Say your word or phrase three times, getting louder.
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Learn where different body parts go in this blindfold game.
Pick Up Cup
Race your flashcard partner to grab the cup.
Pass the Picture
Guess who’s hiding the flashcard behind their back.
Pass the Letters
Learn your letters in this passing game.
Pass the Bells
Pass the bells round the circle without any noise.
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
Move forwards or backwards depending on the flashcard.
Obstacle Course
Navigate an obstacle course to practice directions and prepositions.
Musical Statues
Dance and freeze with the music - and adapt to your topic.
Musical Chairs
Play this dancing and sitting game adapted to your topic.
Memory Tray
Identify the missing object from the tray.
Memory Pairs
Remember and match pairs of flashcards from the pile.
Magic Word
Walk around the room until you hear the magic word.
Lifeboats
Save yourself by getting in a hoop with the correct number of children.
Legs Tunnel
Practise speaking new vocabulary and crawl through a line of legs.
Ladders
Race your flashcard partner up the ladder.
Keeper of the Keys
A blindfolded child must guess who stole their keys.
I Went to the Shop
Remember a shopping list that gets longer and longer.
I Spy With My Little Eye
Practice first letters and other topics with this guessing game.
I Am Nadia, You Are Sam
A simple name game that can be used for other topics.
Hot or Cold
Help the seeker find the hidden object and sort it correctly.
High-Five Race
Race to the teacher when your flashcard is called.
Head to Elbow
Connect different body parts in pairs.
Have You Seen a Blue Banana?
Combine random adjectives and nouns to form new questions.
Guess Who Miaowed
Without looking, guess who made the animal sound.
Duck, Duck, Goose
A famous game with many versions that’s a great whole class reward.
FREE
Conga Line
A line dance that works well as a whole class reward.
Counting Circle
Count round in the circle – number five always sits down.
Dice Drawing
Roll the dice to decide which face or body features to draw.
Guess the Leader
One person guesses who everyone in the circle is copying.
Flashcard Fly-By
Add some fun into revising vocabulary.
Guess Who Answered
While wearing a blindfold, guess who answered the question.
Grandmother's Footsteps
A walking and freezing game which can be used as a whole class reward.
Feelings Chairs
Explore different feelings by acting them out.
Touching Bag
Guess the objects in the bag by using only your sense of touch.
Do You Like?
Express your preference by moving to ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
Charades
Mime and guess things from your topic.
Balloon in the Air
Bounce the balloon in the air as you count.
Back to the Board
Two children guess which flashcard everyone else is miming.
FREE
c
A chant about the letter 'c' in French.
d
A chant about the letter 'd' in French.
e
A chant about the letter 'e' in French.
f
A chant about the letter 'f' in French.
g
A chant about the letter 'g' in French.
h
A chant about the letter 'h' in French.
j
A chant about the letter 'j' in French.
i
A chant about the letter 'i' in French.
k
A chant about the letter 'k' in French.
l
A chant about the letter 'l' in French.
m
A chant about the letter 'm' in French.
n
A chant about the letter 'n' in French.
o
A chant about the letter 'o' in French.
p
A chant about the letter 'p' in French.
q
A chant about the letter 'q' in French.
r
A chant about the letter 'r' in French.
s
A chant about the letter 's' in French.
t
A chant about the letter 't' in French.
u
A chant about the letter 'u' in French.
Z
A chant about the letter 'Z' in French.
y
A chant about the letter 'y' in French.
x
A chant about the letter 'x' in French.
w
A chant about the letter 'w' in French.
b
A chant about the letter 'b' in French.
v
A chant about the letter 'v' in French.
a
A chant about the letter 'a' in French.
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الياء
A chant about the letter 'ya'.
الواو
A chant about the letter 'waw'.
الهاء
A chant about the letter 'ha'.
النون
A chant about the letter 'noon'.
الميم
A chant about the letter 'meem'.
اللام
A chant about the letter 'lam'.
الكاف
A chant about the letter 'kaf'.
القاف
A chant about the letter 'qaf'.
الفاء
A chant about the letter 'fa'.
الغين
A chant about the letter 'ghayn'.
العين
A chant about the letter 'ayn'.
الظاء
A chant about the letter 'dtha'.
z
A chant about the letter 'z' in English.
y
A chant about the letter 'y' in English.
x
A chant about the letter 'x' in English.
w
A chant about the letter 'w' in English.
v
A chant about the letter 'v' in English.
u
A chant about the letter 'u' in English.
t
A chant about the letter 't' in English.
s
A chant about the letter 's' in English.
r
A chant about the letter 'r' in English.
q
A chant about the letter 'q' in English.
p
A chant about the letter 'p' in English.
o
A chant about the letter 'o' in English.
n
A chant about the letter 'n' in English.
m
A chant about the letter 'm' in English.
l
A chant about the letter 'l' in English.
k
A chant about the letter 'k' in English.
j
A chant about the letter 'j' in English.
i
A chant about the letter 'i' in English.
h
A chant about the letter 'h' in English.
g
A chant about the letter 'g' in English.
f
A chant about the letter 'f' in English.
e
A chant about the letter 'e' in English.
d
A chant about the letter 'd' in English.
الطاء
A chant about the letter 'taa'.
الصاد
A chant about the letter 'saad'.
الضاد
A chant about the letter 'daad'.
الشين
A chant about the letter 'sheen'.
السين
A chant about the letter 'seen'.
الزاي
A chant about the letter 'zay'.
الراء
A chant about the letter 'ra'.
الذال
A chant about the letter 'thal'.
الدال
A chant about the letter 'dal'.
الخاء
A chant about the letter 'kha'.
الحاء
A chant about the letter 'Haa'.
الجيم
A chant about the the letter 'jeem'.
الثاء
A chant about the the letter 'tha'.
التاء
A chant about the letter 'ta'.
c
A chant about the letter 'c' in English.
b
A chant about the letter 'b' in English.
a
A chant about the letter 'a' in English.
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الباء
A chant about the letter 'ba'.
الألف
A chant about the letter 'alef'.
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Jingle Bells – غطى التلج
A Christmas song in Arabic and English.
دبين تنين
A maths song with two dancing teddies.
FREE
Two Teddies
A maths song with two dancing teddies.
FREE
Deux grenouilles
A maths song with two dancing frogs.
FREE
Je cache mes yeux
A calming song to get your class sitting and ready.
Bananas, Bananas
A focus song where you gradually remove all the words.
إجا الربيع
A song about spring animals and their noises.
FREE
Now It's Spring
A song about spring animals and their noises.
FREE
C'est le printemps
A song about spring animals and their noises.
FREE
عندي بيسي إسما بلسم
A first letters song about pets.
خمس حواس
A song about the five senses, linked to their body parts.
FREE
How Many Senses?
A song about the five senses, linked to their body parts.
FREE
Combien ai-je de sens?
A song about the five senses, linked to their body parts.
FREE
وصلوا الزوار
A focus song where you gradually remove all the words.
This Is the Way We Tidy Up
A song for tidying up, or other classroom management.
كيف منضبضب الغراض
A song for tidying up, or other classroom management.
أنضف أسنان
A song about brushing your teeth.
FREE
Put the Toothpaste
A song about how to brush your teeth correctly.
FREE
Je me brosse les dents
A song about how to brush your teeth correctly.
FREE
Mettez-vous en cercle
A song to get into a circle.
Make a Circle
A song to get into a circle.
اعملوا دويرة
A song to get into a circle.
الطابة يللي نطت
A singing game about sharing a ball.
FREE
Can You Share?
A singing game about sharing a ball.
FREE
Peux-tu Partager?
A singing game about sharing.
FREE
Tout le monde
A useful classroom management song.
Peel Banana
A song to help children think of verbs.
Something Big, Something Small
A song that covers adjectives and their opposites.
Si tu vois la couleur bleue
A song identifying colors in the room.
If You See Something Blue
A song identifying colors in the room.
إذا شفت شي أزرق
A song identifying colors in the room.
Ceux qui portent des vêtements verts
A song about what color clothes children are wearing.
Who is Wearing Green Today?
A song about what color clothes children are wearing.
مين لابس أخضر اليوم؟
A song about what color clothes children are wearing.
فتحة، كسرة، ضمة
A song to learn the tashkeel in Arabic.
Sleeping Bunnies
A calming song to get your class sitting and ready.
Il y a chez moi un chat
A first letters song about pets.
I've Got a Puppy Called Pongo
A first letters song about pets.
My Dog Is a Good Dog
An American gospel song about numbers.
Cinq petits singes
A subtracting song about jumping monkeys.
Five Little Monkeys
A subtracting song about jumping monkeys.
Ils étaient cinq dans le lit
A subtracting song about a crowded bed.
There Were Five in the Bed
A subtracting song about a crowded bed.
Magic Fingers
A song where children count the fingers on your hands.
أصابيعي مخباية
A song where children count the fingers on your hands.
Frère Jacques
A song about a monk that we use as an adaptable lyric for other topics.
شو بدك تصير؟
A rock song about what you might want to become in the future.
Vite, vite à l'incendie
A fun actions song about driving a firetruck.
Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Truck
A fun actions song about driving a firetruck.
أسرع أسرع في حريق
A fun actions song about driving a firetruck.
عمي يا خباز
A song about a baker and Eid.
Early in the Morning
A singing game about people who deliver things.
الساعة ثمانة
A singing game about people who deliver things.
Quel est ton travail?
A fun guessing song about jobs.
What Is Your Job?
A fun guessing song about jobs.
شو بتشتغل؟
A fun guessing song about jobs.
London Bridge
An old English song, adaptable to other topics.
كلن عندن سيارات
A child gets embarrassed about his grandfather’s donkey.
Les roues de l'autobus
A classic song for learning about transport, adaptable to other topics.
Wheels on the Bus
A classic song for learning about transport, adaptable to other topics.
Comment je traverse la route?
A song about crossing the road safely.
This Is the Way We Cross the Road
A song about crossing the road safely.
كيف بقطع الطريق؟
A song about crossing the road safely.
Je suis un train
Move around the class like a train.
I'm a Train
Move around the class like a train.
أنا قطار، سيارة، طيارة
Move around the class like lots of different transport.
أنا قطار
Move around the class like a train.
Quel temps fait-il?
A question and answer song about the weather.
What's the Weather?
أغنية سؤال و جواب عن حالة الطقس.
كيف الطقس؟
A question and answer song about the weather.
فوت يا عصفور
A chant about inviting a bird in from the cold.
Snowflakes, Snowflakes
أغنية حركيّة عن حبّات الثلج.
دق دق، أنا الهوا
A song about the wind knocking at the door.
Jingle Bells – غطى التلج
A Christmas song in Arabic and English.
Brille, brille petite étoile
A traditional lullaby, easily adapted to other subjects.
Twinkle Twinkle
A traditional lullaby, easily adapted to other subjects.
En hiver
A song about how to dress in winter.
In Winter, In the Storm
A song about how to dress in winter.
إجا الشتي
A song about how to dress in winter.
Les feuilles des arbres
A song about leaves in autumn.
The Leaves on the Tree
A song about leaves in autumn.
الورق عا الشجر
A song about leaves in autumn.
Quand il fait beau dehors
A reggae song about keeping cool in summer.
When the Weather Is Hot
A reggae song about keeping cool in summer.
لمّا تشمّس الدني
A song about keeping cool in summer.
نحنا الربيع
A well-known song about spring.
غصن اللوز
A song about almond blossom, to welcome the spring.
Seasons Come, Seasons Go
A calypso song about how a tree changes through the seasons.
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
An English nursery rhyme, easily adaptable to other topics.
Little Seed
A song about how a plant grows.
يا حبة القمحة
A song about how a plant grows.
Le fermier plante la graine
A song about how a plant grows.
The Farmer Plants the Seed
A song about how a plant grows.
ضع البذرة
A song about how a plant grows.
La fourmi m'a piqué la main
A song about mischievous animals that sting.
Promenons-nous dans les bois
A funny song about a wolf getting dressed to go hunting.
Alouette, gentille alouette
A French-Canadian song about plucking a lark.
Mon âne, mon âne
A song about a sick donkey.
L'araignée Gipsy
A song about a spider battling against the rain.
Incy Wincy Spider
A famous nursery rhyme also known as ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’.
We're Gonna Get Wet
A song about animals under the sea.
البوبي بيعمل
A silly chant about a cat and a dog.
أرنب أرنب
A song about a rabbit, a carrot and a crocodile.
كو كو ريكو
A song about a garden.
هالصيصان
A well-known song about chicks, which works for spring as well as Mother's Day.
كيف بتعمل البطة
An animal noises and actions chant.
Beh beh mouton noir
An old nursery rhyme about a sheep.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
An old nursery rhyme about a sheep.
يا خروف
A question and answer song about a sheep.
Le vieux Macdonald
A famous animal noises song.
Old Macdonald
A famous animal noises song.
زرنا يوماً مزرعة
A famous animal noises song.
Jean Petit qui danse
An old French folk song for learning about the body.
Qui se cache dans mon dos?
An actions song about parts of the body.
Penguin Song
An actions song about a penguin who comes to tea.
Shake and Stop
A song about stopping and starting together.
Hokey Cokey
A famous British song with a dance, sometimes known as the ‘Hokey Pokey’.
Wake Up, Warm Up
An actions song that speeds up.
Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands
A simple actions song that is easy to improvise on the spot.
Tête, épaules, genoux et pieds
A body parts song where you gradually remove the words from the song.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
A body parts song where you gradually remove the words from the song.
Si tu as d'la joie au coeur
A famous actions song, originally from America.
If You're Happy – Clap Your Hands
A famous actions song, originally from America.
بالأيادي صفقوا
A short actions chant.
فوّت إيدك جوا
An actions chant for different parts of the body.
في بستاني
A chant about a fruit orchard.
عمي البياع
A song about buying fruit and vegetables from the grocer’s.
أنا بطيخ
A riddle about a watermelon, adaptable to other foods.
La patate est chaude
A singing game about passing a potato.
Hot Potato
A singing game about passing a potato
بطاطا مسلوقة
A singing game about passing a potato.
Bon appetit!
A song about favorite foods – or healthy food.
Food I Like
A song about favorite foods – or healthy food.
أكلة منحبا
A song about favorite foods – or healthy food.
If You're Healthy and You Know It
A song about how to keep healthy in different ways.
أي أي يا أسناني
A song about going to the dentist.
Comment je me lave les mains?
A song about getting ready in the morning, adaptable to other topics.
This Is the Way We Wash
A song about getting ready in the morning, adaptable to other topics.
كيف بغسل وجي
A song about getting ready in the morning, adaptable to other topics.
خلصت السنة
A well-known song for the end of the year.
La fin de l'année
A song for graduation or the end of term.
Time to Say Goodbye – graduation
A song for graduation.
Time to Say Goodbye – end of term
A song for the end of term.
شكراً شكراً مدرستي – تخرج
A song for graduation.
شكراً شكراً مدرستي – نهاية الفصل
A song for the end of term.
Mon petit lapin a bien du chagrin
A song about a sad rabbit cheering up.
If You're Happy – Show Me Now
A different version of the original song, focusing on feelings.
Montrez que vous êtes heureux
A song where children show different feelings with their faces.
Can You Make a Happy Face?
A song where children show different feelings with their faces.
كيف بتعمل وج فرحان ؟
A song where children show different feelings with their faces.
Parlons d'une voix
A call and response song exploring different voices and feelings.
Have You Brought Your?
A call and response song exploring different voices and feelings.
كيف بحكي بصوت؟
A call and response song exploring different voices and feelings.
أنا أنا عندي صديق
A song about everyone having a friend.
يللا نعمر يا أصحابي
A song about growing up in your homeland, and helping your homeland grow.
بيب بيب بيب
A nice chant to sing at the start of term about going to school.
Dans sa maison, un grand cerf
A song about a rabbit and a deer making friends.
الأرنب والغزال
A song about a rabbit and a deer making friends.
Oh Sammy Malone
A simple circle game about choosing a friend, and not being alone.
يا سامي
A simple circle game about choosing a friend, and not being alone.
On saute comme des lapins
A singing game with pair dancing.
Jump Jim Jo
A singing game with pair dancing.
نطة كبيرة
A singing game with pair dancing.
Nous vous disons
A song about your class identity.
Shall We Tell You?
A song about your class identity.
فينا نقلكن
A song about your class identity.
Je vous présente mon ami
A singing name game.
Will You Meet a Friend of Mine?
A singing name game.
فيني عرفك عا رفيقي؟
A singing name game.
On dit bonjour
A singing name game.
We Say Hello
A singing name game.
أهلا وسهلا
A singing name game.
Dans ma maison
A song about the different rooms of the house.
Welcome To My Home
A song about the different rooms in the house.
J'aime papa, j'aime maman
A song about the family members, plus a few animals!
مدرستي ما أحلاها
A chant about family, school and the morning routine.
عيدك يا ماما
A gentle lullaby that’s nice for Mother’s Day.
Everybody Lining Up
A useful classroom management song.
خلينا نوقف
A useful classroom management song.
بيتي بيتي
A short chant about the main family members.
واحد مافي غيرو
A chant about family, friends and the numbers one to seven.
أمــي
A short chant that’s nice for Mother’s Day.
Papa doigt (difficile)
This harder version of the song includes family members plus the names of the fingers.
Papa doigt (facile)
This easy version of the song focuses just on the family members.
Daddy Finger
A song that looks at family members by using the fingers.
Exploring Winter
Deliver some hot soup to granny who’s feeling cold.
FREE
What Shall I Wear? (with Lama)
Wear different clothes to play in the snow, paint a house and attend a wedding.
The Queen's Crown (with Lama)
Look for the Queen’s crown and learn your prepositions.
Zahara the Dragon
Explore different materials and weathers while finding Zahara.
FREE
Sally & Samer Go to the Beach
See what happens when Sally doesn’t wash and clean!
FREE
Sally Goes to the Beach (with Lama)
See what happens when Sally doesn’t wash and clean!
Playing With Nour (with Lama)
Get sad and cross while playing with Nour, before apologising at the end.
Our Animal Adventure (with Lama)
Visit the farm, ocean, desert, jungle - and all the animals that live in them.
I'm Hungry (with Lama)
Meet a farmer, butcher, firefighter and others on a quest for lunch.
Finding Mishmush (with Lama)
Travel by bicycle, train and rocket to find your teddy bear.
Fifi's New House (with Lama)
Make a house for Fifi the rabbit while learning about materials.
I'm Hungry
Meet a firefighter, doctor and others on a quest for lunch.
Finding Mishmush
Travel by bicycle, train and rocket to find your teddy bear.
Having a Party
Prepare a birthday party through this guided play activity.
Going to the Supermarket
Practice counting and adding at the supermarket.
Dress-up Jobs
Dress up as different jobs with this guided play activity.
Riding on a…
Use different types of transport while preparing a picnic.
Exploring Fall
Fly a kite and pick apples in the fall.
Exploring Summer
Go to the beach and cool down from the summer heat.
Exploring Spring
Plant a flower and discover how baby chicks are born.
Camel in the Desert
Travel to the desert and find water for a thirsty camel.
Cow and Sheep at the Farm
Shear a sheep and milk a cow at a farm.
Frog in a Pond
Explore a pond and teach a frog how to jump across lily pads.
Penguin in the Antarctic
Play in the snow and rescue a penguin.
Octopus in the Ocean
Swim in the ocean and rescue an octopus from an old ship.
Bat in a Cave
Discover a cave and help a bat with a broken wing.
Tiger in the Jungle
Walk through the jungle and help a tiger with a toothache.
In the Kitchen
Experience taste, smell and touch through cooking.
FREE
In My Home
Visit rooms of the house through guided play.
Baking a Cake
Experience taste, smell and touch through baking a cake.
FREE
Sleeping, Sleeping
Act out different animals as they wake and sleep.
Samer and the Cupcakes
Add and subtract while planning a party for Sally.
Ways to Walk
Use creative ways to walk whether in a game, or round the school.
Participation Sticks
Make sure that every individual participates through the day.
FREE
1 to 5
Release some energy and re-focus with this counting game.
FREE
Ways to Clap
Find lots of creative ways to applaud your children.
Wall Chart
Move children up and down a wall chart in several sections.
FREE
Flashcard Groups
Get your children into groups for certain flashcard games.
FREE
Vocal Call and Response
Add actions to vocal signals for silence – and adapt them to your topic.
Traffic Lights Stop/Go
Use the red and green traffic lights as stop/go signals.
Sweet in the Mouth
Keep children quiet while walking round the school.
Swapping Places
Split up noisy neighbors - without them even noticing!
Star Chart
Use a star chart as both an individual and whole class reward system.
Individual Rewards
Incentivize children using simple rewards.
Whole Class Rewards
Motivate your class to work towards goals collectively.
Pebble in the Jar
Motivate your children with this whole class reward system.
One, Two, Three
Count the children into quiet and ready positions.
Model by Opposites
Act out the opposite of the desired behavior to achieve what you want.
Mirror Thumbs
Use small finger movements to re-gain focus.
Looped Movements
Get silence and focus while practicing motor skills.
Lining Up Numbers
Take the stress out of lining up by assigning numbers.
Head to Toe Sit-Down
Get your children to sit down without using words.
Hands on Your Knees
Get your children to quickly share experiences with you.
Actions
Use these as consequences or extra actions in a game.
Follow the Leader
Focus the class with simply copying before any activity.
Finger on Your Nose
Use this more inclusive and varied version of ‘hands up’.
Classroom Helpers
Assign classroom helpers to give children responsibility.
Class Inspectors
Assign two ‘inspectors’ to check things are tidy.
Check-Ins
Check in with your children before and after sessions.
Carpet Spaces
Make a seating plan for the carpet or story time.