What do you talk about when you meet a music education expert? Well a lot actually! Last week on a sunny winter’s morning, I enjoyed a great conversation by the seashore at Brighton about singing to babies and the singing Neanderthals. As I anticipated, it was...
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...
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 energy on a daily basis. I...
On top of spaghetti, all covered in cheese, I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed, On Top of Spaghetti Vocal Preview What kid doesn’t like spaghetti – long strings of food fun? Here’s a song that involves all the senses while teaching...
