by Carol Biddiss | Apr 4, 2019 | Research
Learning music makes learning language easier for children Regarding music in language learning and given some great 21st century research and thought leadership, we can draw the conclusion that music and language are in effect two sides of the same coin. Except in...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 12, 2017 | blog
5 Ways to Improve Happiness Increase your happiness on the job! Scientists studying brain chemistry have come up with easy ways for you to try while you work. This article is dedicated to early childhood educators and music teachers everywhere who give out loads of...
by Carol Biddiss | Apr 10, 2017 | Research
Singing is not a rare ability given to a talented few In fact, it’s the word “talented” that can become a big problem for parents. Singing and talent has become tainted. Following the powerful pull of Big Media, there’s a prevailing attitude of...
by Carol Biddiss | Nov 1, 2016 | Research
Speech music link shows up in babies 9 months of age. The speech music link has long been apparent to those of us who educate young children but until the revolution in brain science there has been no direct proof of this link. Thankfully now, for the first time, two...
by Carol Biddiss | Aug 5, 2016 | Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, Training for staff
How does noise affect mood in your early learning centre or preschool? Some children are especially sensitive to noise and can change their emotional state very quickly when noise affects mood. We can think about the learning environment from a child’s eye-view...