Clap for Classics!

Elizabeth Nixon
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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 learning. Each episode features fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, composers, and instruments in a way that’s engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Parents will love the rich educational content woven into every musical moment—and the opportunity to make meaningful, musical memories together. Whether you’re a music-loving family, a homeschooler, or just looking for a screen-free way to keep little ones entertained and learning, Clap for Classics! makes classical music fun, accessible, and memorable.

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

    8월 20일

    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!

    12분
  2. 71. Splash into Summer: Poetry and Vivaldi’s Summer for Kids

    6월 19일

    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.

    17분
  3. 70. Presto Storms and Musical Waves: Ocean Fun for Little Listeners

    5월 29일

    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.

    19분
  4. 69. Sing, Snap & Swim: A Filipino Crab Song + Classical Music Adventure!

    5월 9일

    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.

    17분
  5. 68. Clap, Sing, and Play: Music Activities for Babies That Boost Development

    4월 17일

    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 elizabeth@clapforclassics.com 😄 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. 🎧🦁

    14분
  6. 67. Musical Fossils: Dance, Play & Learn with Saint-Saëns!

    3월 20일

    67. Musical Fossils: Dance, Play & Learn with Saint-Saëns!

    🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey Don't Miss This Freebie! Head over to www.clapforclassics.com/episode67 to download a FREE printable that brings today’s episode to life!  What’s Inside? A lyric sheet for our fun, interactive song "I Am a Fossil" A musical map to help your little one follow along with Fossils from Carnival of the Animals It’s the perfect way to extend the learning and play beyond the podcast! ✨ 🎶 We’re back! 🎶 And we’re kicking off this episode with a roaring good time! 🦖🦴 Today, we’re exploring fossils and dinosaurs through music, movement, and fun! First, we’ll sing a silly, interactive song about a fossil who really wants to roar like a dinosaur. Then, we’ll listen to the "Fossils" movement from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns and discover how the xylophone sounds like bones! What You’ll Do in This Episode: ✅ Pretend to be a fossil (stay super still!) and a dinosaur (strike a fierce pose and roar!) ✅ Sing along with our original fossil song and practice silent roaring 🤫🦕 ✅ Move like a musician! Stand and play an imaginary xylophone when you hear it, then sit and pretend to play the piano 🎹 ✅ Listen for a special Twinkle Twinkle surprise hidden in the music ✨ ✅ Laugh at a silly knock-knock joke from one of our listeners!   Music Featured in This Episode: 🎵 Fossils from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns.  🎶 Our original "I Am a Fossil" song written by Kathryn Lieppman   Join Our All Access Membership! Want unlimited access to 250+ engaging music lessons for young kids? Join Clap for Classics! All Access, where your little one will: 🎻 Learn through classical music, folk songs, and creative play 📖 Get printable activities, parent guides, and lesson plans 🎧 Enjoy downloadable audio tracks for off-screen learning   Special Offer! Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month! 🔗 Sign up at: www.clapforclassics.com/join   Help More Families Find Us! Leave us a review wherever you listen – it helps so much! Send us a joke or message – We love featuring our listeners! Leave us a voice message here.   🎶 Thanks for tuning in! See you next time for more musical magic! ✨   Classical music has been licensed to us by Classical.com

    16분
  7. 66. Ella's Hello, Joplin's Jazz, and Gospel Joy: A Musical Tribute to Black History Month

    2024. 02. 22.

    66. Ella's Hello, Joplin's Jazz, and Gospel Joy: A Musical Tribute to Black History Month

    🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey   It is February, and it is Black History Month! Today we’re sharing music we love by black artists of the 20th century. Hello, by Ella Jenkins Hello hello hello and how are you I’m fine I’m fine and I hope that you are too Sing this song with any variation you can think of, soft, loud, humming, whistling, la la la-ing! Ella Jenkins has been dubbed the “The First Lady of the Children's Folk Song.” Here is a playlist of some of our favorites, but be sure to check her out with your kids, we think you’ll love her music as much as we do. To watch a mini class where Ms. Elizabeth and her 5 kids share 3 Ella Jenkins songs click here: https://www.clapforclassics.com/blog/ellajenkins This Little Light of Mine This little light of mine (tap knees), I’m gonna let it shine, (arms: up down up down) This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (dance in a circle) This iconic American gospel song has been energizing and uniting diverse groups of people for nearly a century. It’s impossible to sing this song without moving your body and feeling a spark of excitement and purpose. It is a great song to sing with kids because the words are so repetitive, and the message is so positive! We’ve added some simple actions to each verse, and suggested a flashlight activity for the second time through -- kids and flashlights always seem to be drawn to each other, right? Don’t miss these incredible renditions of this song by these famous black artists. Aretha Franklin Sister Rosetta Tharpe Fannie Lou Hamer Maple Leaf Rag Scott Joplin Performed by Stefano Ligoratti. Recording used with permission. https://musopen.org/music/43164-maple-leaf-rag/#recordings You don’t want to miss this recording of Scott Joplin performing this piece himself! Join our All Access Membership for access to activities like the ones found on this podcast. The membership includes: Over 250 engaging and educational music lesson videos. Comprehensive music courses organized by theme, for example: "Carnival of the Animals", "Peter and the Wolf," "Rhymes and Games," etc. Printable resources, including lesson plan ideas, parent programs, instrument and animal puppet printables, coloring pages, and more! Extensive "Notes to the Grown-ups" for each lesson, so that you can see exactly what your child is learning, with ideas on how to adapt and extend the lessons. Downloadable audio tracks of the classical music as well as the activities, so that you can listen off screen. Get signed up at: www.clapforclassics.com/join Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month! Help more families find out about this podcast by leaving us a review wherever you listen. To leave Forte and I a message or a joke please record it here: http://www.speakpipe.com/clapforclassics.  We love to feature our listeners on the podcast!  Classical music tracks are licensed for our use by Classical.com

    16분
  8. 65. Love Songs for Little Ones

    2024. 02. 08.

    65. Love Songs for Little Ones

    🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey This is an episode with love songs for our little ones. We include one folk song, one Clap for Classics! original song, and the beautiful Waltz from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Sleeping Beauty. Love Somebody This is an Appalachian folk song, originally a fiddle tune. Love somebody yes I do, Love somebody yes I do, Love somebody yes I do, Love somebody but I won’t say who. Love my mommy yes I do, Love my mommy yes I do, Love my mommy yes I do, Love my mommy and she loves me too! This song is a fun and easy one to adapt for multiple ages. For babies: rock your baby and make eye contact with them as you sing this song. Insert the names of your family members and loved ones. Look at a map and find the Appalachian Mountains What your child is learning: Steady beat Movement to music The repetition in the words, and simple melody makes this a great song for little ones to develop verbal skills The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66- Valse Allegro, Tchaikovsky. Watch a video of Elizabeth and Charlotte teaching and dancing to the sleeping beauty waltz: https://www.clapforclassics.com/blog/sleeping-beauty-waltz If you’d like to purchase our Fairy Tale Course where we tell even more of the story of Sleeping Beauty as well as incorporate other fairy tales and wonderful music, you can find it in our Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes bundle, or inside our All Access Membership. Will you waltz with me, Will you be my partner please? If you will, I’ll spin you around And round, then give you a squeeze Pretty please will you waltz with me Will you be my partner please? Waltzing is my favorite thing in the world! Many thanks to Classical.com for licensing the classical music for us to use in the podcast and in our courses. Let’s Sing a Song About Hugs. Written by Kathryn Lieppman, it is a Clap for Classics! original and features Kathryn Lieppman and Elizabeth Nixon on ukulele and vocals, and Imogene Lieppman (age 4) on vocals and desk bells. You can watch this video on our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKolRJchIg Let’s sing a song about hugs! Chorus: Some are tight And some are gentle Some are short And some are long and sentimental A hug can help you feel okay If you get a little boo boo Or you’re having a rough tough day Try and hug it all away Chorus A hug can help you share some love With a very special grownup Taking care of you So hug ‘em all day through Chorus A hug can help you cheer a friend When she seems a little sad You can bend her frown back to a smile Just hug her for a while Chorus A hug can help you feel so great But sometimes we just need some personal space (And that’s ok, too!) To join the membership for all the musical content we’ve ever created, and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month! Help more families find out about this podcast by leaving us a review wherever you listen. To leave Forte and I a message or a joke please record it here: http://www.speakpipe.com/clapforclassics. We love to feature our listeners on the podcast! Classical music tracks are licensed for our use by Classical.com

    16분
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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 learning. Each episode features fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, composers, and instruments in a way that’s engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Parents will love the rich educational content woven into every musical moment—and the opportunity to make meaningful, musical memories together. Whether you’re a music-loving family, a homeschooler, or just looking for a screen-free way to keep little ones entertained and learning, Clap for Classics! makes classical music fun, accessible, and memorable.

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    Elizabeth Nixon
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2025년
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    73
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