SPRING SCARF MOVEMENT SONG “MY LITTLE GARDEN”

Spring is the perfect time to bring movement, music, and imaginative play into your classroom or music space, and the scarf movement song “My Little Garden” does exactly that! This engaging activity combines beat, expression, pretend play, and movement—all with the help of a simple scarf and a little creativity.

As part of #musicandmovementmonth I share scarf movement activities teachers can use anytime of year in their classroom.

Music and movement month is during the month of April. Be sure to watch for new and exciting activities! This blog post is a scarf activity for “My Little Garden”. Keep reading to learn the movements, the song and get the links to the Freebie!

Scarf movement activity for “My Little Garden” is a new movement song by Sing Play Create. This video is a music lesson tutorial where I share how to teach the song and all the fun activities for spring music class.  Watch this music lesson tutorial and learn the song and all of the scarf actions too!

Whether you choose to teach the song and actions first or jump right into movement, this activity will have your students blossoming with joy!

“MY LITTLE GARDEN” SONG LINKS

Click on the image to get the song links to your favorite music station.

WHAT IS A SCARF MOVEMENT SONG?

A scarf movement song is a playful and expressive way for children to connect with music through movement. Using lightweight scarves, children can wave, twirl, float, and dance—acting out the lyrics and rhythm of a song. It’s a fun way to explore beat, tempo, and emotion, and it invites children to engage both their bodies and imaginations.

I love using scarf movement in my primary grades. They are a wonderful way for children to make important music and “body” movement connections.

SPRING SCARF MOVEMENT SONG “MY LITTLE GARDEN”

Spring is the perfect time to enrich your activities through scarf movement! They are easily washed and de sanitized too! Children love their bright colors and textures. They float, wave, fall, wiggle, dance and more in the hands of a child.

We love to use scarves here at Sing Play Create and hope you’ll give this spring scarf movement song “My Little Garden” a try in your classroom.

Get the FREE ACTIVITY HERE!

If you’re looking for scarves for this activity, you’ll want to check out these Dance Scarves.

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TEACHING “MY LITTLE GARDEN”

You can approach this activity in a few different ways, depending on the age and attention span of your group.

You’ll also want to decide if you want to teach this song and activity over several days or shorten it to just one class time.

Because there are nine verses-you may want to break the activity into three parts.

OPTION 1: TEACH FIRST

• Introduce the song and sing it together.
• Read the lyrics aloud and demonstrate the actions for each verse.
• Have children try the actions along with you before playing the music.
• Practice one verse at a time before moving on to the next.

OPTION 2: JUMP RIGHT IN!

• Play the song and let the children explore scarf movement freely.
• Then pause and gather them to focus on one verse at a time.
• Teach the action, practice it, and then try it with the music.
• Repeat this over several classes until they’ve learned the whole song.
• Give them lot’s of time to move and create their own actions too!

SCARF MOVEMENT IDEAS & CIRCLE GAME

Once the children are familiar with the actions of each verse, you can turn the song into a circle game:

STEP-BY-STEP:

1. Gather in a circle and assign children roles based on the characters in the song.
2. Group children by verse and seat them in order around the circle.
3. Give each group a different colored scarf to represent their character.
4. When it’s their verse, that group goes to the middle, performs their movements, and returns to the circle.
5. Pause between verses to guide the next group, give reminders, and take deep breaths.

This format gives every child a turn and allows for fun repetition, character expression, and a little pretend play magic.

WHY THIS WORKS

This scarf movement lesson isn’t just about having fun (though it certainly is fun!). It also helps children:

• Feel the beat of the music
• Develop body coordination
• Practice sequencing and memory
• Explore creative expression
• Engage in social interaction through circle play

FINAL TIP: ENJOY THE MOMENT

Take time to savor the joy and wonder on your students’ faces as they wave their scarves and become butterflies, seeds, flowers, or sunshine. Breathe deeply, move slowly, and enjoy the pretend play. This is where learning and imagination truly bloom.

WANT TO MAKE IT EASY? GET THE FULL RESOURCE!

Everything you need to bring “My Little Garden” to life is bundled in one easy-to-use resource! Perfect for classroom teachers, music specialists, or anyone working with young children.

RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• SCARF LESSON
• TEACHING PRESENTATION
• TEACHING VIDEO
• SHEET MUSIC
• FLASH CARDS OF EACH ACTION
• FLASH CARDS OF EACH ACTION AND CHARACTER
• ACTIVITY VIDEO – SCARF PLAY-ALONG WITH MUSIC
• COLORING SHEET
• LYRIC SHEET

CLICK ON THE IMAGES to go to the TpT store!

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to bring movement, music, and imagination together in your classroom with the “My Little Garden” scarf activity song!

Designed especially for PreK through 2nd grade, this original scarf movement song captures students’ attention with familiar melodies, creative play, and joyful movement. Whether you’re leading music time, spring-themed units, or need a quick activity to get the wiggles out, this resource has everything you need in one fun, easy-to-prep bundle.

🌷 What Makes “My Little Garden” So Special?

✔️ Built-in Teaching Support:
Don’t worry about teaching the actions yourself—just project the teaching video so your students can learn both the lyrics and movements at their own pace.

✔️ Full Music & Movement Experience:
Once they’ve got the hang of it, play the scarf movement video and sing along together. Your students will love pretending to explore a magical spring garden as they wave scarves, follow patterns, and sing!

✔️ Ready-to-Go Materials:
No more scrambling for lesson ideas. With included lesson steps, a teaching presentation, storybook, sheet music, flash cards, and even a spring coloring page, this resource saves you time while engaging your learners with purposeful play.

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Whether you’re new to scarf movement songs or a seasoned pro, this resource will help you guide your students through an unforgettable musical experience!

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