Clap for Classics!

Clap for Classics!

Hosted by: Elizabeth Nixon

Clap for Classics! is a joyful music education podcast for kids ages 2–8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion as they explore the magic of classical music through singing, movement, storytelling, and playful...

Episodes

56. Vivaldi's Autumn Party

Season #4

For this activity you can grab some rhythm sticks, a scarf, and a pillow! We’ll be enjoying Vivaldi’s “Autumn” the whole first movement. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you and your kids will...
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55. Apples, art, poetry and STEM: Exploring the Four Seasons Music and More Curriculum.

Season #4

Today we’re sharing a sneak-peek inside our Four Seasons Curriculum. Check out all the details and snag the year-long course at www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons We start with a song and a poem, and then our art...
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54. "Move Like the Animals Do" with Special Guest Georgie from Tambourine Social

Season #4

Join us in our All Access Membership for a library of activities like the ones on this podcast. Check out the details at www.clapforclassics.com/join. We’re so happy to feature Georgie from the Tambourine Social on...
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53. Presto, Saint-Saëns' Wild Donkey, teaches us about tempo, rhythm and beat

Season #4

Come to the Carnival with Ms. Elizabeth and friends and get a glimpse inside our All Access Membership with 5 days of classical music inspired activities for your and your little ones! Sign up for this free event at...
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52. "Waiting for the Elevator" with Special Guest Laurie Berkner

Season #4

Grab the free download that accompanies this activity at www.clapforclassics.com/episode52 it’s a printable play packet with an elevator cut out, animal puppets, traceable numbers, and more! It is a great way to...
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51. Gerswhin's Rhapsody on a Burger and Fries

Season #4

For today's episode we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year. You won't want to miss this one, even if you've already heard it! Join Ms. Elizabeth, Wilder, and Riff the Pig as we share a wonderful...
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50. Forte Celebrates the 4th of July!

Season #4

Celebrate our 50th episode, and the 4th of July with Forte and Charlotte! They take over the podcast and share a bunch of 4th of July jokes you won't want to miss.    We finish out the episode with our Patriotic...
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49. A Watermelon Song with Special Guest Stephanie Leavell

Season #4

We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Leavell from Music for Kiddos as a guest teacher on our podcast today. She shares a very fun summery song with us about the juicy summer fruit: Watermelon.   To find out more about...
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48. Peter and the Wolf, the String Family and a Meadow Song

Season #4

Grab our free PDF that accompanies this episode at www.clapforclassics.com/episode48. It is a printable with the instruments in the string family and Peter. Print these on cardstock and mount them on puppets for your...
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47. Paddling, painting, and poetry!

Season #4

Join us for this sneak peek inside our summer "Four Seasons" Curriculum. We’ll share a song, learn a bit about Monet, imagine a summery sunball fight, and make a hypothesis about objects that will float or sink.   To...
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46. Clip-clopping horses, balls and Bizet

Season #4

Grab a ball for this episode and get ready to move your body. This episode is a great one for all ages, but we especially wanted to feature some activities for our babies. Did you know we have a music course just for...
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45. What do we do with our sticks Vivaldi?

Season #4

To join our music membership for young kids and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!   We share 2 activities that both include...
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