The game helps the child to isolate the muscles needed to work each finger individually and the counting in ordinals reinforces their grasp of mathematical vocabulary.  Each “bell” has a personality and a preference so there is an opportunity for dramatic expression.

Bells are ancient cultural devices signifying important events.

This playful working of the fine muscles will enhance control over individual fingers so that writing, drawing and playing advanced musical instruments (e.g. recorder, piano and guitar) will come easily when needed. These are the muscles that tire quickly for many children when they are expected to learn writing at school.

• A finger play activity
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• The musical concepts featured
• Language and speech development opportunities
• A backing track to support your voice singing “live”
• A matching track with a vocal added to assist you in learning how to sing the song live with your children.

Five Little Bells Vocal Preview by Musical Child

Five Little Bells Preview by Musical Child