Research consistently links music and musical activities to supporting learning and development in early childhood. Music is also a universal source of pleasure. We know that music triggers positive emotion, aids wellbeing and self-regulation for children and should be a core part of every high quality early childhood program.

This is a practical session that will involve participants:

• singing
• dancing
• playing musical instruments
• active listening to music.

The strategies contained in the session will link to critical aspects of a child’s development and will inspire teachers and educators to embed quality musical activities and experiences into children’s programs.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Anne Belcher studied a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology) before completing a Diploma of Education. She has taught music to a wide range of ages as well as VCE Psychology. Anne runs Branch into Music, teaching music and movement to babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in and around Ballarat. She runs the music program at Ballarat Clarendon College’s Early Learning Centre and regularly presents sessions for children, parents and educators on behalf of the Ballarat City Council, Golden Plains Shire, Hepburn Shire, Pyrenees Shire, ECKA (Eureka Combined Kindergarten Association) and ELAA (Early Learning Association of Australia).

To find out more, download the training brochure here