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...
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...
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...
