01 AprMaking Meaningful Music with our Early Learners
Many educators lack confidence in their ability to make music with children. They feel they have lost their “mojo” and are doing the “same old same old” year in and year out … In this practical workshop ‘Making Music with our Early Learners’, Anne Belcher introduces The Five Branches Framework for Music in the Early Years, working through each of the five branches or key elements of an effective Music program – Beat, Singing, Instruments, Movement and Listening.
Anne will share ideas for effective, yet inexpensive props and instruments, and fun, easily accessible songs, dances and listening activities that can be incorporated immediately into any early years learning and care program.
“We are so lucky to be able to give the gift of music to the children in our care. Come along and gain the boost in energy and confidence you need to bring more music into your program.” – Anne Belcher
Learning outcomes
In this session, educators will learn:
- how music can help childhood development
- the 5 essential ingredients for an early childhood music program
- some simple songs and musical activities they can incorporate straight away.
Our presenter
Anne Belcher has taught music to a wide range of ages for nearly twenty years. Anne runs her own business, “Branch into Music”, teaching music and movement to babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, families and educators in the Ballarat region. She runs music programs in schools, kindergartens and long day care centres and regularly presents workshops for educators, both online and in-person, at conferences, in early childhood education and care settings and for various local councils.
This session aligns with:
National Quality Standards quality areas
☒ QA1 Educational program and practice
☐ QA2 Children’s health and safety
☐ QA3 Physical environment
☐ QA4 Staffing Arrangements
☒ QA5 Relationships with Children
☒ QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
☐ QA7 Governance and Leadership
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
☒ Standards 1 & 2 professional knowledge
☒ Standards 3, 4 & 5 professional practice
☒ Standards 6 & 7 professional engagement
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