What’s so important about music and movement activities in early years? We know that movement is a natural part of being human but what about dance? What about music and movement activities? Are we all supposed to be dancers — moving around to music? Is...
Oh We Can Play – an instrument song for toddlers Would you like to try an instrument song for toddlers? Here’s a simple plan for a lesson based on playing musical instruments with your toddler group. Instruments you need for your toddlers For this song we...
Do you want to use new technologies in preschool? Here’s a simple and engaging way to boost your children’s relevant use of everyday new technologies in preschool without too much screen-time. New technologies in preschool guidelines don’t have to pose a big...
When we live in a modern world, why do we teach English nursery rhymes? To develop a literate child and because they are the children’s first history lessons. By teaching them rhymes to sing by heart, we ensure that we are bringing up a child strong in literacy...
Would you like to set up your music program for toddlers and preschoolers? This is a short article on how we developed the curriculum materials for Musical Child by running weekly classes for parents and children. We worked out which were the very best songs,...
Whether you are running a short session for 15 minutes or a full-blown music lesson for 45 minutes you need to consider these crucial guidelines for a good music lesson: Planning before you can have a good music lesson you need a good plan – written lesson plans...
