There are benefits when we sing a story to preschoolers According to some researchers I been reading recently, here is just one such benefit — ‘Story songs support meaning-making’. Educators and parents will all gain from introducing sung stories to their...
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...
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...
