This is a calming song designed to encourage a habit of happiness.  The notion of the “wheel” will appeal to adults who practise Yoga as it is the translation of the Sanskrit word chakra.  There is an important chakra located in the vicinity of the heart. Feelings of happiness and love appear to emanate from that area of the physica lbody.

Attempting to copy short rhythmic phrases hones listening skills and even if they don’t get it exactly right they are still controlling their instruments rather than wildly making noise.

Responding to each child’s favourites in the instrument kit is a way of overcoming the disappointment they can so easily feel when adults dictate too strongly.

• An instrument activity with bells, shakers and drums
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• 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.

There's a Little Wheel a-Turning Vocal Preview by Musical Child

There's a Little Wheel a-Turning Preview by Musical Child