by Carol Biddiss | Nov 21, 2011 | Preschool Music Lesson Plans
In our Musical Child programs we teach social conventions such as clearing away equipment after an activity finishes. To the tune and lyrics of our Pack Away Song, young children learn to sort equipment into containers by listening to the singers and watching the...
by Carol Biddiss | Feb 22, 2012 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, child song, Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Lesson Plans
This is what fun music is really like in preschool. Yesterday I had the pleasure of finding out how much children love singing really silly songs and having fun. I was in a local preschool with about thirty children, late morning just before the younger ones went...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 19, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, child's play, circle dances, drama and movement, finger play, games and dances, lullaby, music activity, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, story song, teacher confidence, Training for staff
Here are five teaching tips to literally put into the tips of your fingers so you and your kids will have fun during music activities for preschoolers. After my mini-lecture two days ago, I decided to post something about music activities for preschoolers that’s...
by Carol Biddiss | May 28, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, child song, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, Training for staff
What are the signs that children are engaged with you during music activities for preschoolers? Much of my week is spent looking for signs that children are engaged while I’m presenting music activities in child care centres. In a recent session I was waiting...
by Carol Biddiss | May 27, 2013 | 1-3 year-old, 3-5 year-old, Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans
Welcome to all of you who love teaching music to young children in Africa. I have been surprised and delighted by the growing number of educators in Namibia and South Africa who have discovered and embraced the Musical Child curriculum in recent months. I must thank...
