by Carol Biddiss | Dec 13, 2014 | Preschool Music Activities
Do you think that rock and pop are good for young children? Recently I was asked an interesting question about whether traditional songs were better – more therapeutic – for children than the parents’ choice of rock and pop. The most important...
by Carol Biddiss | Nov 6, 2012 | Preschool Music Activities
Musical prodigies — is that what childhood is for? It’s time for a rant about musical talent. This is aimed at parents but teachers may like it too. I just read an article about musical prodigies in which the author of the study claims that musical talent is...
by Carol Biddiss | Dec 12, 2012 | 1-3 year-old, Nursery rhymes, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, theme lesson plan
Christmas activities for toddlers – bounce and sing Toddlers may not have been around for long but they certainly enjoy celebration times. This is how I run a Christmas music session for children under three. The Lesson Plan is called Christmas Tree and you...
by Carol Biddiss | Jan 18, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, drama and movement, finger play, games and dances, melody and harmony instruments, memory song, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument, story song, theme lesson plan
Music Activities for 3-5 Year Olds Here’s an outline for an intriguing music lesson for your older children in child care that contains 8 music activities for 3-5 year olds. It’s called Uh-oh! Part 12 from Sing and Play 3: Singing Just for Fun. It’s...
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 | Feb 18, 2013 | 1-3 year-old, 3-5 year-old, music activity, Music Curriculum, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, teacher confidence, theme lesson plan
Recently I was asked how long one of our Lesson Plans lasts. The short answer is it’s up to you. That’s the beauty of having a whole series of Music Activities that you can run in any order. However, if you want some structure to get you started you can...
