Do your kids love to sing, move, and laugh? Then today’s episode is going to be one of your favorites! 🎵
In this joyful episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo shares 12 of her very favorite singing games that bring energy, laughter, and deep musical learning to your homeschool days. These timeless games aren’t just for preschoolers—they’re powerful for older kids, teens, and even parents!
Discover how singing games combine rhythm, melody, language, movement, and teamwork—all while helping your children fall in love with music naturally. You’ll learn why these games are such a fun and effective tool for teaching steady beat, pitch, coordination, and listening skills.
Gena also shares practical tips on:
- How to adapt singing games for different ages and group sizes
- When to use them in your homeschool day (like after math for a quick reset!)
- Creative ways to connect them with history and geography lessons
- How to encourage older kids to lead the fun themselves
Whether you try “Aiken Drum,” “Bow Wow Wow,” or “Obwisana,” you’ll discover that singing games are more than just play—they’re a joyful way to teach music, build confidence, and create lasting family memories.
Find the full list of lyrics, teaching videos, and lesson ideas in the accompanying blog post below.
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/singing-games-in-your-homeschool/
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