In this playful Clap for Classics! episode, Miss Elizabeth and Forte the Lion invite young listeners to move, sing, spin, and play through classic nursery rhymes and delightful classical music.

This episode is part of our Course Preview Season, where we share sample activities from our popular Rhymes & Games course—designed to help children learn musical concepts through joyful, low-pressure play.

Free Resource for This Episode: Enhance your listening experience with our Rhymes & Games Movement Pack, which includes:

• Lyrics to featured nursery rhymes
• Simple movement and rhythm ideas
• Tips for engaging with Bizet’s Children’s Games

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Classical Music Spotlight

We listen to “The Top” from Bizet’s Jeux d’enfants (Children’s Games)—a charming set of short pieces inspired by toys and games. Children are invited to spin like a top, jump on musical accents, and “plop” to the ground when the music ends.

Nursery Rhymes We Play With:

Pease Porridge Hot – tap the beat, explore sound differences, and try a tricky rhythm challenge

Jack and Jill – act out the story with marching, tumbling, and creative movement

Want More Like This? These activities are just a taste of what’s inside our Rhymes & Games Course, available through the Clap for Classics! All Access Membership.

Inside All Access, you’ll find:

Short, engaging video lessons

Classical music listening guides

Printables and movement activities

Easy ways to make music part of everyday family life

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids—no musical background required.

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The Four Seasons Curriculum

Explore Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with music, movement, art, and nature-themed lessons.

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