by Carol Biddiss | Jun 29, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, drama and movement, finger play, games and dances, melody and harmony instruments, memory song, Music Curriculum, Music program, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument, story song, teacher confidence, theme lesson plan
Short on time? Here are 20 proven kindergarten music lesson plans ready to go . . . Your children will love these engaging kindergarten music lessons. In every lesson they are active as they play instruments, move, dance, dramatise and learn to sing new songs. Each...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 4, 2013 | Preschool Music Lesson Plans
Start Your Music Program DIY Have you always wanted to start your own music program? It’s certainly possible to do it yourself and it can be a rewarding career change. Yes, you can set up and start your music program from your home (if you have a room with space...
by Carol Biddiss | Feb 4, 2015 | circle dances, drama and movement, games and dances, Music program, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans
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...
by Carol Biddiss | May 22, 2012 | 1-3 year-old, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument, teacher confidence
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...
by Carol Biddiss | Jan 16, 2020 | Innovations in Education, Preschool Music Lesson Plans
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...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 12, 2017 | blog
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...