by Carol Biddiss | Feb 26, 2025 | blog, Music Curriculum
Early childhood educators use early years learning framework principles to keep themselves on track Early childhood educators rely heavily on early years learning framework principles, practices, and learning outcomes. These are three elements of most national or...
by Carol Biddiss | May 14, 2013 | Music Curriculum
Would you like a music curriculum for toddlers for a whole year? Ever tried writing a year-long educational program? If you have, you probably never want to do it again! Our full, year-long music curriculum for the 1-3 year-olds is available as a download so you...
by Carol Biddiss | Apr 16, 2015 | Music Curriculum
EYLF Outcomes (Early Years Learning Framework) – Music and Movement This article is about the practical implementation of a small selection of Musical Child’s songs and music and movement activities in line with the learning outcomes in the Australian...
by Carol Biddiss | Jan 12, 2012 | 3-5 year-old, circle dances, drama and movement, games and dances, music activity, Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Lesson Plans
Do you remember Dr Knickerbocker from your childhood? Dr Knickerbocker is a fun counting-game that’s easy to do with preschool kids. Follow my simplified actions. Here are the lyrics to the first verse so you can revise how to sing and play Dr Knickerbocker —...
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...
by Carol Biddiss | Aug 28, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, teacher confidence, Training for staff
Advice for a beginning music teacher to restore your confidence Have you been asked to teach an early childhood program? Are you freaking out? Take a deep breath and read on – this is quick and painless: #1. Chill out Most importantly, chill out, relax,...
