Preschool Music Curriculum for Ages 1–6

Building music minds through play, rhythm & rhyme!

Little Kiddos Music Academy® makes it easy for preschools, daycares, teachers, and families to bring high-quality music education to children ages 1–6 through playful, low-stimulation lessons designed around evidence-based early childhood practices.

Classroom-ready. No music teacher or musical background needed. Just press play.

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Built on 25+ years of early childhood music teaching experience, the curriculum is layered so one class works across the full 1–6 age range, in mixed-age classrooms, with zero musical background required from the teacher. Choose early childhood music class videos, fully scripted preschool music lessons, or both — for preschools, daycares, homeschools, and families.

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🎵 Music for early learning made simple

  • 25-minute guided video classes
  • Designed for young learners
  • Using simple instruments
  • Printable songs, rhythm activities & lesson guides
  • Perfect for large preschools, individual daycares, teachers and at-home learning

Finally…screentime you can feel good about!

“As a preschool director of a large early childhood center, I am thrilled that Jenny has developed this curriculum. Most preschools do not offer this vital program—with Little Kiddos Music Academy®, now you can.”

-Cynthia Chaney, Preschool Director

Little Kiddos Music is different.

Most children’s music content is fast, loud, and built to entertain — not to teach. Little Kiddos Music takes the opposite approach: calm, low-stimulation preschool music class videos and early childhood music lesson plans that teach real music skills and vocabulary — steady beat, tempo, pitch, rhythm, and dynamics — to young children.

Under the guidance of expert music educator Jenny Martin, M.Ed., children in the early learning years acquire the language of music while also strengthening literacy, motor skills, focus, cognitive development, and building foundational skills for STEM.

🎵 And that’s music to everyone’s ears! 🎵

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Little Kiddos Music Academy® graduates gain the foundation needed to start learning an instrument or simply enjoy a lifelong love of music!

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Early Childhood Music Specialist & Educator

Little Kiddos Music Academy® teaches children ages 1–6 REAL music—rhythm, melody, pitch, steady beat, and musical vocabulary—through movement, play, engaging songs, and instrument exploration.

Created by Jenny Martin, M.Ed., with 25+ years of experience teaching music to thousands of young children, this developmentally appropriate preschool music curriculum is designed around the way young children naturally learn: through active, joyful, hands-on experiences.

Little Kiddos Music makes it simple for preschools, daycares, teachers, and families to provide high-quality early childhood music education—even without a music background. With classroom-ready lessons and resources, teachers can confidently bring meaningful music learning into everyday routines, while families can enjoy expert-led learning at home.

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“The Little Kiddos Music Academy® video curriculum is amazing, so detailed and easy to follow. My kids were enthralled and followed so well. Anyone that purchases the curriculum will be ecstatic.” – Sarah G-R, Preschool Teacher

  • “As a mom of a little one, I cannot say enough good things about Little Kiddos Music! It’s honestly one of the few screen-time activities I actually feel GOOD about becasue it’s interactive, educational and calming instead of overstimulation!
    I loved that the class focused on real music concepts through movement and play while still feeling fun and age-appropriate. My little immediately asked if we could do another class afterward!
    I also really appreciated how easy everything was to follow as a parent. It’s such a gem for parents looking for meaningful activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Highly recommend to any family with little kiddos!”
    Katie W., Parent
  • “Jenny Martin is an absolute rock star as an educator! Students from all age groups absolutely love her, and she transforms each and every moment into a dynamic and memorable learning opportunity.”
    Dr. Tod Wood, Elementary Principal

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Learn All About the Little Kiddos Music Curriculum Options

Little Kiddos Music Academy® is different because it goes beyond simple songs to teach real music skills to toddlers and preschoolers. Designed for ages 1–6, the program introduces foundational concepts like rhythm, steady beat, tempo (presto and largo), and dynamics (forte and pianissimo) through playful, engaging activities.

Unlike many children’s music programs that simplify or entertain without depth, Little Kiddos Music is built on over 25 years of early childhood music teaching experience and evidence-based methods of early learning pedagogy. Young children are naturally wired for language and music learning, and this program uses that window to build real understanding — not just exposure.

With a low-stimulation, classroom-style approach, children actively participate through movement, singing, and instrument play, helping them develop confidence, focus, and a lifelong love of music.

Learn even more about Why Little Kiddos Music is the way to go and the Best Preschool Curriculum available.

Yes! Discover a play-based music curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–6) with Little Kiddos Music Academy®.

Designed with evidence-based methods of instruction, every child is able to gain meaningful learning based on where they’re at developmentally.

And it’s made easy with tips and resources for preschool teachers, daycare employees and homeschool families, to support individual children as they follow along.

Little Kiddos Music Academy® has a few differrent early childhood music curriculum options for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–6) with licensing designed for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, daycares, and schools. Choose from engaging video music classes or a full written curriculum with step-by-step lesson plans — or use both together.

The written preschool music lessons plans include a full year of scripted 30-minute lesson plans, downloadable printables, easy-to-teach songs with recordings and lyric sheets, demonstration videos, and recommended instruments and supplies.

Both options are play-based, low-stimulation, and designed to teach real music skills like rhythm, steady beat, tempo, and dynamics — no musical background required! Just press play or follow along and start teaching with confidence.

Yes! Jenny loves to share her many years of work in early childhood music through coaching and professional development for preschool educators, daycares, homeschool programs, childcare centers and music teachers. Through in-person (depending on location) or virtual classroom observation and coaching, you’ll receive practical strategies to create engaging, joy-filled music learning environments for young children.

Reach out to learn more about coaching and observation opportunities.

We have a la carte Curriculum for ages 1-6!

Whether you’re the administrator of a large early childhood education center, a teacher, the owner of an in-home daycare, a homeschool family, or a parent wanting to provide solid joy and music education to your kiddo(s) – you’re in the right place! Little Kiddos Music Academy® has the easy-to-use preschool music program for you!

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