About Magical Music & Movement

Core Values and beliefs of classes

Help children learn key early learning skills (linked to the Governments Early Learning Goals) through the medium of music and movement
Foster a love of music and dancing whilst building confidence
Help the children to feel secure and able to join in the activities independently

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