This cheerful song presents the scarecrow as a positive addition to a garden. The song describes how the scarecrow is always present in the garden as the plants grow and change. The song provides suggestions for activities that can be carried out in a garden environment. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

A collection of songs to help young children learn about washing their hands, brushing their teeth, combing their hair, eating healthy food, exercising, and much, much more. Happy Healthy Songs received a Bronze Award from Practical Pre-School Awards in 2011. The full album download also includes instrumental versions of the songs. Additional resources can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Award winning collection of songs designed to help teach children about wildlife gardening. Within the framework of the natural environment, the songs can help to teach concepts such as counting, positional words, bending knees while jumping and landing, as well as the theme of cooperation. Wildlife Garden Songs received a Gold Award in 2018 from Practical Pre-School Awards. The full album download also includes instrumental versions of the songs. Additional resources can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Goodbye Song (Farewell song) This song is designed as a farewell song. It can be used as an indication that it is time to go home at the end of a session. Its lyrics were chosen to promote feelings of self-esteem and inclusion. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Teddy’s Picnic A song designed to encourage imaginative outdoor play. The song may be used with groups of children to promote engaging in a social situation in a positive way. Depending on the food chosen for the picnic, this may be useful to encourage healthy eating. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

This song promotes and encourages wildlife gardening and uses the example of restoring a run- down garden and transforming it into a healthy, thriving natural environment for animals, insects, and plants. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Something ́s Crawling in the Flowers (Ladybird – Crawling) Something ́s Moving in the Tree Stump (Field Mouse - Nibbling) Something ́s Rustling in the Bushes (Rabbit – Peeking) Something ́s Splashing in the Pond (Frog – Hopping) These 4 songs were designed as examples to show how this rhyme and tune can be used as a fun game to teach about different habitats in the garden and describe some animals that may be found in those environments. Once the rhyme and tune have been learnt the lyrics can be changed to fit many environments and animals. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

The Furry monster song provides a character that takes pride in keeping his hair clean, fresh and tidy. The lyrics are about washing, brushing, combing and looking after your hair. The style of the song enables children to act out positive, confident body language while miming the act of washing or combing their hair. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Snack Time is a song that is designed to encourage children to wash their hands before eating food. The lyrics also promote the importance of eating healthy food in order to grow and have energy. The song also encourages eating as a social activity that may occur at set times during a daily routine. It can be used in an educational setting to indicate that it is time for the children to get ready for snack time. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Busy Bees (Encouraging cooperative behaviour & learning about bees) In this cheerful song, bees are used to illustrate teamwork and cooperative behaviour with friends and family. The song also describes bees collecting pollen from flowers, making honey and living in a hive. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

This beautiful song may be helpful to encourage children to be still. Chrysalis could be used as a lullaby to help children feel restful and calm so that they can settle down for a sleep either at bedtime or for a daytime nap. The song poetically describes the chrysalis stage of the butterfly life cycle. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

The weather songs are designed to encourage children to make an association with different weather characteristics and appropriate clothing for that weather. Outdoor play is encouraged with all of the weathers described. The songs can be useful for singing to children while they are getting ready to play outside, such as when they are fastening up their coats. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

Messy monster is designed to provide a fun way of encouraging children to wash their hands before eating their food. The song lends itself to encouraging the children to pretend to be a monster and act out the being messy and then cleaning their hands afterwards. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

The aim of this song is to give the children a cheerful song to sing whilst they have a shower. The lyrics can help to develop an awareness of alliteration. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

This happy song encourages children to imagine being hedgehogs to carry out rolling movements such as somersaults and tumbling in a safe manner. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

This song is designed to encourage children to wash their hands after they have been to the toilet. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

This lovely community song describes a range of plants, trees, animals and habitats that can be found in a garden. The environmental conditions that help to encourage growth in a garden are described. The song promotes the message that being in the garden is a happy and healthy setting to spend time in. Included is an instrumental/karaoke version of the song and a PDF of the lyrics. A free PDF of the lyrics to all of our songs can be downloaded from www.melodytreehouse.com

The Warm Up Song Video is designed to be used as a warm up song/dance prior to exercise. It could also be used to liven up children if they have become a little lethargic. The lyrics can be downloaded as a PDF from our website. The Warm Up Song can be used as a free resource and a free download. Our aim at Melody Tree House is to provide songs which can be used as teaching resources for parents and educators of children aged between 2 and 7 years. We wish to encourage learning through fun and catchy songs. www.melodytreehouse.com

This is not a resource it is a a review and recommendation by Julia Jones, Practical Pre-School Magazine. Melody Treehouse gained a bronze award from Practical Pre-School Magazine.

A list of books that compliment the songs that appear on the Happy Healthy Songs Album from Melody Treehouse. More songs and further free resources can be found at www.melodytreehouse.com