by Carol Biddiss | Apr 14, 2025 | blog, Training for staff
The Carol Dweck Growth Mindset Theory Inspires Creative Music-making in Early Childhood This blog post explores how early childhood educators can apply the growth mindset approach in their music and movement early learning programs. What’s the best way to foster...
by Carol Biddiss | Sep 26, 2011 | 1-3 year-old, child song, music activity, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument, speech and language development
Old MacDonald Had a Farm is wildly popular with toddlers It’s pretty easy to find songs for 1-3 year olds when your rich driving concept or theme is farming practices. But which are the best songs and the best music activities to go with those songs? In our...
by Carol Biddiss | Feb 18, 2013 | Preschool Music Lesson Plans, theme lesson plan
Answering “how long is a preschool music lesson” is a risky business Many people think children in preschool shouldn’t have music “lessons”. Can I suggest short music sessions on a regular basis? There is evidence to support the benefits...
by Carol Biddiss | Jan 7, 2012 | finger play, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, speech and language development
Introducing finger puppets Finger puppets are little puppets that slip onto a single finger. I think they are great educational toys for children of three to five years. I often use them in the finger play activities that form part of my balanced preschool music...
by Carol Biddiss | Apr 3, 2025 | blog, drama and movement
Young profoundly deaf child just knows she loves to dance It may come as a surprise to the hearing community that young profoundly deaf or children with a hearing loss, might be just as crazy about dance as hearing children. Why is that? Here is the story of just such...
by Carol Biddiss | Feb 26, 2025 | blog, Music Curriculum
Early childhood educators use early years learning framework principles to keep themselves on track Early childhood educators rely heavily on early years learning framework principles, practices, and learning outcomes. These are three elements of most national or...
