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 joyful, low-stimulation, research-based lessons. Classroom-ready. No music teacher or background needed! Just press play.

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Under the guidance of expert music educator Jenny Martin, M.Ed., children build real music skills like steady beat, tempo, pitch matching, and musical vocabulary while strengthening literacy, motor skills, focus, and cognitive development.

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🎵 Music learning made simple

  • 25-minute guided video classes
  • Designed for ages 1–6
  • Use simple instruments
  • Printable songs, rhythm activities & lesson guides
  • Perfect for preschools, daycares and at-home learning
“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

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Most children’s content is fast-paced, noisy, and purely entertainment.

Little Kiddos Music® is different.

Children actively participate through singing, movement, and instrument play in calm, low-stimulation lessons designed for real learning.

Educators have two curriculum options: The Video Curriculum: 40 expert-led 25-minute classes along with all extension activities and full Resource Library and the Written Curriculum: 48 scripted 30-minute classes also including extension activities and additional resources.

More Than Music

Each class helps children build:

  • Listening & focus
  • Language & early literacy
  • Pattern recognition & early math skills
  • Coordination & body awareness
  • Confidence & joyful self-expression
  • Supports early STEM

Our Curriculum is for ages 1-6

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

At Little Kiddos Music Academy®, children learn REAL music—rhythm, melody, and musical vocabulary—through joyful, low-stimulation classes designed just for early learners. Through movement, play, and engaging songs, each class builds not only music skills, but also supports language development, early literacy, motor coordination, math readiness, and emotional regulation.

Created by Jenny Martin, M.Ed, who has spent over 25 years teaching real music skills to thousands of young children. This preschool music program is built on the understanding that even the youngest children can understand and enjoy the language of music when it’s taught in a developmentally appropriate way.

Whether you’re a parent or teacher, Little Kiddos Music makes it simple to bring high-quality, engaging music education into your home or classroom.

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“It’s honestly one of the few screen-time activities I actually feel GOOD about because it’s interactive, educational, and calming instead of overstimulating.“

  • “As a mom of a little one, I cannot say enough good things about Little Kiddos Music Academy®!
    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 Littles Kiddos Music Curriculum

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 20 years of early childhood music teaching experience. 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!

Discover a play-based music curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–6) with Little Kiddos Music Academy®. Designed for parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and daycare providers, these engaging video music classes and lesson plans teach real music skills like rhythm, steady beat, tempo, and dynamics through fun songs, movement, and instrument play.

Build your child’s confidence, focus, and love of music with low-stimulation, easy-to-use lessons — just press play at home or in the classroom. Subscribe for early access, teaching tips, and resources to support your child’s musical development.

Explore flexible music curriculum options for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–6), 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 music curriculum includes 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.

Jenny offers instructional coaching for early childhood music teachers, preschool educators, homeschool programs, and childcare centers. Through in-person or virtual classroom observation and coaching, you’ll receive practical strategies to create engaging, joy-filled music learning environments for young children.

Get personalized guidance on teaching rhythm, steady beat, movement, classroom flow, and using music to support language, literacy, and social-emotional development. 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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