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• 72. Adagio vs. Presto: A Musical Tempo Adventure

  Ready to slow down and explore music in a whole new way? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and our very slow (but very sweet!) friend Adagio the Tortoise as we learn about tempo — how music can be slow like adagio or super fast like presto! With playful characters, guided movement, original songs, and a silly musical game, this episode will help your child feel the speed of music in their body and their imagination. 🎧 What We’ll Do in This Episode: – Meet Adagio the Tortoise and learn what “adagio” means – Discover the difference between slow (adagio) and fast (presto) tempo – Listen to music from Carnival of the Animals and move like a tortoise – Sing an original “Tortoise Tip-Toe” song and play a silly, sneaky music game This episode features music from “The Tortoise” and "Wild Donkey" from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. 🎉 Try All Our Music Courses for Just $1! Start a 7-day trial and get instant access to 19 joyful, engaging music courses designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 Click here to start your trial for just $1 🎵 Explore More from Clap for Classics! All Access Membership Unlimited access to 19+ music courses, printables, and resources designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join The Four Seasons Curriculum Explore Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with music, movement, art, and nature-themed lessons. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons Submit a Joke for the Show! Does your child have a great joke to share? We’d love to feature it in a future episode! 👉 www.speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics The classical music in this episode is licensed for use through Classical.com, a fantastic resource for high-quality recordings. Thank you for listening and making music with us! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in your favorite podcast app so more families can find us!

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• 71. Splash into Summer: Poetry and Vivaldi’s Summer for Kids

  Ready to cool off and laugh along? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Ruby for a refreshing summer-themed episode! We’ll share a playful summer poem, explore the exciting music of Vivaldi’s Summer, and dive into some sunny jokes that are sure to make your little ones giggle. Plus, we’ll give you tips for writing your own jokes and invite you to download a fun printable that brings all the joy of this episode to life! What We’ll Do in This Episode:– Hear Ruby recite the poem Open Hydrant by Marci Ridlon– Listen to music from Vivaldi’s Summer and imagine a city waterfall in the heat– Explore how music and poetry can paint pictures in our minds Grab the Free Printable from This EpisodeIncludes the full poem, coloring page, tons of listening ideas for Vivaldi's Four Seasons Summer 2nd movement, bonus page of summer jokes and joke- writing guide!👉 www.clapforclassics.com/episode71 Try All Our Music Courses for Just $1!Start a 7-day trial and get instant access to 19 engaging music courses designed for kids ages 0–8.👉 https://www.clapforclassics.com/offers/RfL93GQ9 Explore More from Clap for Classics! All Access Membership – Try it for just $1Get unlimited access to 19+ courses, printables, and parent resources designed for kids ages 0–8.👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join The Four Seasons Music & More CurriculumExplore Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with themed lessons, movement, art, and nature connections.👉 www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons Submit a Joke for the Show!Does your child have a great joke to share? We’d love to feature it!👉 www.speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics Take Our 1-Minute Podcast SurveyWe’d love your feedback! If you’re a listener, help us shape future episodes by taking our super quick survey:👉 www.clapforclassics.com/survey The classical music in this episode is licensed for use through Classical.com—a fantastic resource for high-quality recordings. Thanks for listening and making music with us! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in your favorite podcast app to help more families find us.

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• 70. Presto Storms and Musical Waves: Ocean Fun for Little Listeners

  Ready to make a splash? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Charlotte for a fun-filled ocean-themed music adventure! This episode is packed with interactive songs, musical movement, and a listening adventure to Vivaldi’s Summer. We’ll explore echo singing, legato and staccato movement, and the energetic rhythms of a summer thunderstorm. 🎵 What We’ll Do in This Episode: – Sing along with the echo song “Charlie Over the Ocean” – Learn a legato and staccato ball song with fun movement prompts – Experience Vivaldi’s Summer concerto like never before—through rain, thunder, and dancing wind! – Learn musical terms like echo, legato, staccato, tempo, and presto in an age-appropriate way ✨ Try All Our Music Courses for Just $1! Start a 7-day trial and get instant access to 19 engaging music courses designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 https://www.clapforclassics.com/offers/RfL93GQ9 🎙️ Want to be featured on the show? Leave us a message! Your child might get a shoutout in a future episode. 👉 speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics 📚 Explore More from Clap for Classics! 🎵 All Access Membership – Try it for just $1 Get unlimited access to 19+ courses, printables, and parent resources designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join 🌦️ The Four Seasons Music & More Curriculum Explore Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with themed lessons, movement, art, and nature connections. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons 😄 Submit a Joke for the Show! Does your child have a great joke to share? We’d love to feature it! www.speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics 💌 Take Our 1-Minute Podcast Survey We’d love your feedback! If you’re a listener, help us shape future episodes by taking our super quick survey: 👉www.clapforclassics.com/survey The classical music in this episode is licensed for use through Classical.com a fantastic resource for high-quality recordings. Thanks for listening and making music with us! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in your favorite podcast app to help more families find us.

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• 69. Sing, Snap & Swim: A Filipino Crab Song + Classical Music Adventure!

  In this fun-filled episode, Forte the Lion takes us on a musical journey to the Philippines, where we learn a silly and catchy folk song called “Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong”—all about a giant crab! 🦀 Then we dive deep into the sea with the magical classical piece “Aquarium” by Camille Saint-Saëns. 🎶 Sing along in both English and Tagalog, snap your crab claws to the rhythm and enjoy an imaginative listening activity that brings classical music to life for your little one! ✨ Free Printable! Pair this episode with a delightful printable that includes: Bilingual lyrics (English + Tagalog) Movement ideas for the crab song A fun “Aquarium” coloring + listening page Musical learning tips for parents 🎁 Grab your free download at: 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/episode69 💌 Take Our 1-Minute Podcast Survey We’d love your feedback! If you’re a listener, help us shape future episodes by taking our super quick survey: 👉www.clapforclassics.com/survey 📚 Explore More from Clap for Classics! 🎵 All Access Membership – Try it for just $1 Get unlimited access to 19+ courses, printables, and parent resources designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join 🌦️ The Four Seasons Music & More Curriculum Explore Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with themed lessons, movement, art, and nature connections. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons 😄 Submit a Joke for the Show! Does your child have a great joke to share? We’d love to feature it! www.speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics The classical music in this episode is licensed for use through Classical.com a fantastic resource for high-quality recordings. Thanks for listening and making music with us! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in your favorite podcast app to help more families find us.

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• 68. Clap, Sing, and Play: Music Activities for Babies That Boost Development

  Grab a FREE month of music in exchange for filling out a short survey about the podcast! www.clapforclassics.com/survey Welcome to Clap for Classics!, where music and learning go hand in hand! In today’s sweet and playful episode, we’re sharing three favorite activities from our Nursery Rhyme Baby Time course—perfect for babies and toddlers, but fun for the whole family. Whether you’re gently guiding your baby’s hands or marching with a preschooler, this episode is full of joyful, musical bonding moments. 🎁 Download our free 2-page printable with 8 Tips for Sharing Music with Your Baby and a curated list of our favorite nursery rhymes to sing together. Grab it here: www.clapforclassics.com/episode68 🎵 Songs and Activities Featured: Wind the Bobbin Up – A classic with fun actions that babies and big kids can enjoy together. Lyrics: Wind the bobbin up, wind the bobbin up Pull, pull, clap clap clap Wind it back again, wind it back again Pull, pull, clap clap clap Point to the ceiling, point to the floor Point to the window, point to the door Clap your hands together, 1, 2, 3 Put your hands upon your knees Peek-a-Boo Scarf Game – Featuring the song: "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" A playful way to engage babies with surprise, repetition, and song. Move to the Music – The March from Children’s Games by Georges Bizet Help your baby feel the steady beat with gentle movement while listening to this delightful classical piece (also known as “Trumpet and Drum”). 🎼 Classical music used in this episode is licensed to us from Classical.com 👶 Explore More with Nursery Rhyme Baby Time! Our Nursery Rhyme Baby Time course is full of musical fun for ages 0–2 and is available to purchase individually, or you can access it—along with all of our other courses—by joining our All Access Membership. ✨ Learn more and join today at: www.clapforclassics.com 💌 Questions? Feedback? Want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at [email protected] 😄 Got a joke you want to share on the podcast? Leave us one here: www.speakpipe.com/ClapforClassics Thanks for listening and making music with us! Don’t forget to follow the show and leave a review to help other families find us. 🎧🦁

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