Music corner

By Susan Young, author of Music With the Under-Fours, Nursery World, 16 December 2004

Stars and candles Winter is the time for stars at night and festivals with candles and twinkling lights. This traditional wish is a gentle rocking song which can be spoken quietly or sung just on a chant (think of the melody for 'See saw, Marjorie Daw' and use the same two chanting notes). The children can sing it swaying gently from side to side, and babies and toddlers always enjoy being cuddled and rocked.

Stars and candles Winter is the time for stars at night and festivals with candles and twinkling lights. This traditional wish is a gentle rocking song...

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