Here are some online resources for music learning at home:
Singing and listening:
Beth's Notes: A resource for children's songs and song games.
Mama Lisa's World: You can find children's songs from around the world as well as singing games on this website.
**NEW**Peter and the Wolf: This is a YouTube clip of the famous children's story/musical work Peter and the Wolf. This version has story book pictures to help narrate the story. Here's a version that shows a video of an orchestra performing Peter and the Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfM7Y9Pcdzw
Carnival of the Animals: This is another famous children's classical music piece. These YouTube clips show each movement and pictures of the animals they represent. Kids love to move and dance to these short pieces!
Online activities:
SFS Kids: Music games for kids and information from San Francisco Symphony.
PBS Kids Music Games: Online music games for kids.
Ideas for music apps: This website lists a couple of good apps for iPads that will give your kids a chance to explore music electronically.