by Carol Biddiss | Apr 30, 2013 | Preschool Music Lesson Plans, Training for staff
Whether you are running a short session for 15 minutes or a full-blown music lesson for 45 minutes you need to consider these crucial guidelines for a good music lesson: Planning before you can have a good music lesson you need a good plan – written lesson plans...
by Carol Biddiss | Aug 5, 2011 | Music Curriculum, Music program, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, teacher confidence, Training for staff
Curriculum Documents – Following the Rules When I was training to become a teacher there was nothing I hated more than writing lesson plans. These curriculum documents had to follow all the rules (don’t ask me what they were now!) and submitted in perfect...
by Carol Biddiss | Nov 21, 2012 | 1-3 year-old, 3-5 year-old, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, teacher confidence, Training for staff
In my emails this week I have a request for help in planning a staff workshop in music as part of a training day for a series of nursery schools. It is from a woman who has qualified and taught as a high school music teacher but who is faced with a new...
by Carol Biddiss | Mar 12, 2013 | Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, teacher confidence, Training for staff
Adelaide Festival of Arts There’s an international festival of arts going on in our city and inspiration is flowing. As we drive through the streets and go to performances and exhibitions we see constant reminders of the good soul food provided by artists in all the...
by Carol Biddiss | May 28, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, child song, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, Training for staff
What are the signs that children are engaged with you during music activities for preschoolers? Much of my week is spent looking for signs that children are engaged while I’m presenting music activities in child care centres. In a recent session I was waiting...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 19, 2013 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, child's play, circle dances, drama and movement, finger play, games and dances, lullaby, music activity, Preschool Music Activities, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, story song, teacher confidence, Training for staff
Here are five teaching tips to literally put into the tips of your fingers so you and your kids will have fun during music activities for preschoolers. After my mini-lecture two days ago, I decided to post something about music activities for preschoolers that’s...