Music and Movement Bundle by Storykate

You do not need to be a musician to bring music into your early childhood setting every single day.

You just need the right resources, a little confidence, and the courage to start. This bundle gives you all three.

Over 15 practical music and movement resources built specifically for early childhood educators, family day care providers, preschool teachers, and kindergarten teachers in Australia. Everything you need to make music a genuine, joyful part of your daily curriculum — from morning circle to storytime, transitions, outdoor play, and beyond.

What's included

1. Ukulele Chord Book for Early Childhood Educators — 30 Nursery Rhymes with Chords

Storykate's most unique resource and the heart of this bundle.

30 classic nursery rhymes and children's songs, each with simple ukulele chords laid out clearly above every line of lyrics. Pick it up, find your song, and start strumming. No music degree. No experience required.

Inside every song page:

• Chord names placed above each line so you always know when to change
• Colour-coded chord chips at the top showing which chords you need before you start
• A clickable link to the Storykate YouTube playlist so you can watch and strum along in real time
• Full lyrics printed so you never have to remember the words
• A custom illustration for every song, perfect for showing children during group time

Also includes a ukulele chord reference page with 16 common chords and clear diagrams in standard GCEA tuning, a song index, and a beginner-friendly How to Use guide.

Songs include: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Wheels on the Bus, Incy Wincy Spider, Five Little Ducks, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Row Row Row Your Boat, If You're Happy and You Know It, Kookaburra, Hickory Dickory Dock, The ABC Song, and 19 more.

2. Best Action Songs and Finger Plays

Over 55 action songs and finger plays, beautifully formatted and ready to use.

Every song includes full lyrics, step-by-step action notes, YouTube links to video demonstrations, and teaching tips. Songs are organised alphabetically with a clickable index so you can find what you need in seconds — whether you are planning circle time or need something on the spot.

Covers classics like Incy Wincy Spider, Five Little Ducks, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, and Twinkle Twinkle, alongside lesser-known gems that children love. Suitable for children from birth to 8 years. Print it out, laminate individual pages, or use it on a tablet during group time.

3. 30-Day Nursery Rhymes Challenge

One song a day for a month. That is all it takes to build a confident, consistent music practice in your setting.

This challenge takes you through 30 nursery rhymes and children's songs over 30 days, building your repertoire and your confidence one song at a time. Perfect for educators who want to use music more intentionally but are not sure where to start, and for settings that want to introduce a structured music and movement routine.

Use it alongside the ukulele chord book for a complete sing-and-strum experience, or use it acapella — the challenge works beautifully with or without an instrument.

4. Circle Time Songs Book and Prompt Cards

Everything you need to run a musical, engaging circle time in your early childhood setting.

A curated collection of circle time songs with prompt cards to support educators in using music purposefully during group time. Covers greetings, transitions, movement, and settling — the four moments in every early childhood day where a well-chosen song makes the biggest difference.

Includes guidance on how to use each song intentionally to support children's language development, social skills, and sense of belonging, with explicit links to EYLF outcomes.

5. Musical Instrument Flash Cards — Percussion

17 printable flash cards featuring real photos of percussion instruments: hand drum, tambourine, maracas, rhythm sticks, castanets, jingle bells, egg shaker, singing bowl, guiro, handbell, spoons, shakers, and more.

Each card shows a clear photograph of the instrument, its name in large print, and its instrument family. Print on cardstock, laminate, and cut.

How to use: place your instruments in a basket. Show children one card at a time and invite each child to pick that instrument from the basket. Once everyone has one, play together as a group. Also wonderful for instrument recognition activities, sorting games, and circle time discussions.

6. Over in the Bushland — Australian Song with Chords

A beautiful Australian adaptation of the classic Over in the Meadow, set in the Australian bush. Includes the full illustrated song book and a ukulele chord sheet so you can sing and play it with children.

Perfect for nature play programs, sustainability themes, and celebrating Australian animals and environments. Links naturally to EYLF Outcome 2: Connected with and contributing to their world.

7. Bean Bags Activity Guide

A practical guide to using bean bags in music and movement sessions with young children. Bean bags are one of the most versatile, low-cost resources in any early childhood setting — this guide shows you how to use them musically and purposefully.

Includes structured activity ideas for different age groups, movement and rhythm games, and suggestions for linking bean bag play to learning outcomes.

8. Song Props Resource

A comprehensive collection of song prop ideas and ready-to-use printable props to bring your songs to life during circle time and group music sessions.

Song props engage children who are reluctant to join in, support children with additional needs, and make songs more interactive and memorable. This resource takes the guesswork out of which props to use and how.

9. Parachute Games

A rich collection of parachute games set to music, designed for early childhood settings.

Parachute play builds gross motor skills, cooperation, turn-taking, and pure joy. This guide includes games for different group sizes and developmental stages, with music and movement suggestions for each activity.

10. Movement Words Poster

A vibrant, print-ready poster featuring movement vocabulary for young children — jump, stomp, wiggle, sway, freeze, tip-toe, and more.

Display it in your room to prompt children's movement language during music and movement sessions, outdoor play, and transitions. Supports vocabulary development and body awareness.

11. Rhythm Sticks Activity Resource

Rhythm sticks are one of the most accessible percussion instruments for young children. This resource gives you structured activities, call-and-response games, and songs specifically designed for rhythm sticks.

Builds beat awareness, listening skills, and coordination — all while children are genuinely having fun.

12. Puppets for Teaching — Canva Template

A Canva link to Storykate's puppets-for-teaching resource, giving you ready-to-use puppet templates and ideas for bringing puppets into your music, story, and circle time sessions.

Puppets are one of the most powerful engagement tools in early childhood. Even a simple finger puppet transforms a reluctant group into an enthusiastic one.

13. Benefits of Music in Early Childhood — Poster

A beautifully designed, print-ready poster explaining why music and instrument learning matters in early childhood development.

Covers the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits of music for young children, with links to early childhood development research and EYLF outcomes. Display it in your room, share it with families, or use it to support conversations with your director or team about the value of music in your curriculum.

Bonus videos

Three short video demonstrations included with the bundle:

• Guiro — how to play this percussion instrument with children
• Bongos — tapping rhythm with young children
• Fan rattle — a traditional Russian percussion instrument for music making in early childhood

Watch, learn, and share with your team or use during group time to introduce children to new instruments.

Bonus: Storykate YouTube playlists

Circle time songs playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kar0PPTxykI&list=PLn0lJLtsdotEDn9GRVbiKj0BdDxQxEV6M

Circle time activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjR2eG_gWA&list=PLn0lJLtsdotFawhGzfX1Mxsl9Jxr75E6D

Strum along with every song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSqPdPw_MDA&list=PLn0lJLtsdotHDptGlKgCCYmWr_9ajdgF8

Pricing

Total individual value: A$79.99 Bundle price: A$19.99

You save over A$60 — and get everything in one place, instantly.

What you will be able to do after this bundle

• Pick up a ukulele and play 30 nursery rhymes with children today — even if you have never played before
• Sing over 55 action songs and finger plays with confidence, with actions and YouTube links at your fingertips
• Run a consistent 30-day music and movement challenge in your early childhood setting
• Lead engaging, purposeful circle time sessions using music intentionally
• Use percussion instruments, bean bags, parachutes, rhythm sticks, and song props with clear purpose and structure
• Build a confident repertoire of songs and activities you can use across the whole day
• Link your music practice to EYLF outcomes and articulate its value to families and your team
• Introduce children to real instruments using the flash cards and video demonstrations

Who this bundle is for

• Early childhood educators in long day care, family day care, preschool, and kindergarten in Australia
• Educators who want to use music more but are not sure where to start
• Complete beginners — most songs in the chord book use only 2 or 3 chords
• Playgroup leaders and early intervention workers
• Parents and caregivers who want to sing and play with their children at home
• ECE students on placement who want a practical music resource they can use immediately
• Settings looking to introduce a structured music and movement routine

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to play an instrument to use this bundle? No. Most resources in this bundle work without any instrument at all. The ukulele chord book is designed for complete beginners — most songs use only 2 or 3 chords and the YouTube playlist lets you hear exactly how each song sounds before you play it.

What ukulele tuning does the chord book use? Standard GCEA tuning — the most common soprano ukulele tuning in Australia. All chords are clearly labelled and a chord reference page with diagrams is included. It can also be used with baritone ukulele.

Is this relevant to the EYLF? Yes. Multiple resources in this bundle include explicit links to EYLF outcomes. Music supports language development, social skills, emotional regulation, and a sense of belonging — directly connected to EYLF Outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 5.

Can I use these resources with babies and toddlers as well as preschoolers? Yes. Nursery rhymes, action songs, circle time songs, and movement activities are developmentally appropriate across the full 0 to 8 age range.

What format are the files? PDF files, editable Word documents, printable resources, Canva templates, and bonus video files. All files are instant download.

About Storykate

Kate is an early childhood teacher, educator, and trainer with over 17 years of experience in Australian early childhood education and care. She plays ukulele and uses music intentionally every single day in early childhood settings — because she knows what a difference it makes for children's development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

Find free videos on ukulele for early childhood educators, circle time songs, nursery rhymes, and early childhood development on the Storykate YouTube channel.

Free early childhood educator resources: https://storykate.kit.com/d8ef5d84ff

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