by Carol Biddiss | Aug 1, 2012 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, emergent literacy, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, theme lesson plan
What floats a preschooler’s boat? Silliness. Here’s a silly song, One Two Three Flea that will have them roaring with laughter and wanting to learn the lyrics. Meanwhile you can give a big tick to ‘rhyming words’ in your program with their...
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,...
by Carol Biddiss | Jan 16, 2013 | 1-3 year-old, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument
Here’s an easy activity for a daycare music lesson Yesterday I wrote about what bells to buy and suggested some activities. I also indicated just some of the important things children can learn from playing instruments. You’ll find that post here. Today...
by Carol Biddiss | Sep 21, 2012 | 3-5 year-old, child's play, drama and movement, music activity, Preschool Music Activities, speech and language development, story song, theme lesson plan
Grey, green, greasy – that’s the look of the water in the Port River near my home. It’s a working river so there’s always a hint of oil slick. It’s also home to a large number of dolphins strangely enough. Occasionally I can hear a long and exceptionally...
by Carol Biddiss | Jun 12, 2012 | 3-5 year-old, body percussion, drama and movement, finger play, games and dances, melody and harmony instruments, memory song, music activity, Preschool Music Lesson Plans, rhythm instrument, story song, theme lesson plan
Body Awareness – Ways to incorporate music when preparing the topic “My Body”. Preschoolers aged 3-5 are very interested in the workings of the human body. There are plenty of great songs to help you plan rich learning experiences around...