About Magical Music & Movement
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Core Values and beliefs of classes
The R's behind the classes:
RHYME & RHYTHM The aim is to foster a love of music and movement through activities, wonderful props and very carefully selected nursery rhymes, number songs & action songs. Research has shown that music has a positive influence on young children's cognitive skills. (Nemours Foundation) REPETITION Repetition is fundamental to children’s learning, therefore the music & songs run in 4 to 6 week cycles to ensure everyone benefits from repeating the same songs & has a real chance to learn. “Few things build a child's brain and open opportunities for learning more than consistent repetition." Sean Brotherson ROUTINE Following the same pattern of activities each week really helps the children to feel secure and this builds confidence which in turn enables them to join in more actively & independently. "Regular patterns of activity create routine and foster a sense of security and self-confidence" Steiner The Magical Music and Movement Curriculum
The Magical Music & Movement Curriculum has been carefully developed and structured with the 3 R's in mind and also so that the following Early Learning Goals can be encouraged in the classes: ELG 01 Listening and attention ELG 02 Undertsanding: follow instructions ELG 03 Speaking ELG 04 Moving and handling ELG 05 Health and self-care ELG 06 Self Confidence and self-awareness ELG 07 Managing feelings and behaviour ELG 08 Making relationships ELG 09 Reading (the beginnings of simple phonic understanding is explored) ELG 11 Numbers ELG 12 Shape, space and measure ELG 14 The World ELG 16 Expressive arts and design ELG 17 Being Imaginative |
© Jean Turvey, 2012 Magical Music & Movement Limited, 2008 Junipers Creative Play Limited