Song Circles

In these participatory, communal celebrations, children will sing and play along to children’s classics and easy-to-learn songs & actions while deepening their connection to local nature.

““Pete’s ability to meaningfully connect to children & their parents/caregivers through song is awe-inspiring. His music enriches our connection to the land and to one another. Through song, Pete fosters a sense of belonging and encourages others to explore their expression!””
— RECE, College-Montrose Children's Place, Toronto

BABIES

~0-12 months | 25 mins

  • Emphasis on facial expressions, gross motor and movement

  • Easy to learn local nature based songs and actions will be taught to caregivers

  • Babies can participate on the ground with caregivers or in carriers or strollers

  • Excerpts of nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals

TODDLERS

12-24 months | 30 mins

  • Emphasis on repetition, learning actions, fine and gross motor, participation and inquiry

  • Playing along opportunities with hand and percussion instruments

  • Interactive place-based nature artifacts are shared and inform songs

  • Mix of nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals

PRE-SCHOOL

24 months+ | 30-35 mins

  • Emphasis on participation, singing, basic rhythm and storytelling

  • Opportunity to co-create a song together with distributed instruments

  • Local nature-based storytelling with participatory songs embedded throughout

  • Sing-a-longs with nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals

    • College Montrose Children's Place St-Helens EarlyON (Nov 2024)

    • High Park Nature Centre (Oct & Nov 2024)

    • College Montrose Children's Place Shaw st. EarlyON (Oct 2024)

    • Scaddingcourt EarlyON

  • Song circle rates vary depending on location, number of performances and equipment required. Please contact pdemakos [at] gmail.com for a quote.

  • Songs, music and movement support young children in the development of cognitive, language, motor and social skills. Embedding local nature themed content helps children build a positive and curious relationship with the natural world right outside their doors. Through mimicry, repetition, melody and rhythm, children practice self-regulation skills such as attention and deep breaths while activating their imagination and creativity.

“There has been nothing but amazing reviews about you and your performance. We truly appreciate your time and talent”
— RECE, Scaddingcourt Community Centre, Toronto
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