How to Get Your Young Ones to Wash Their Hands | Musical Play
It is now, more than ever, so important that everyone washes their hands – and this includes our toddlers and young children. Here is our...
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Nov 26, 2020
Do You Have a Newborn in Your Life or on the Way? | Musical Play
We are often asked when to start ‘music’ with babies. The truth is...
Nov 26, 2020
Singing Up the Scale on Fingers | Musical Play
Using our bodies to teach musical concepts helps children to make sense of what they are learning in the most effective way.
Nov 26, 2020
Why You Should Be Mindful of Background Music in Early Childhood Settings | Musical Play
Why do we suggest being mindful of background music and all music choices in early childhood settings? Teachers & parents take note...
Nov 26, 2020
Angry Toddler Episode? How Music Helped Me | Musical Play
Angry toddler episode? Every parent knows them and every toddler has experienced them – but here is how music can help both, you and your...
Nov 17, 2020
Ideas for Home: Trampoline Songs with Sheets & Teddies | Musical Play
Here are some great ideas for Musical Play at home with your young ones – all you need is a sheet and a teddy!
Nov 17, 2020
What is Musical Play Really About? | Musical Play
Is Musical Play to grow a nation of orchestra players and future musicians? Well, the answer is no.
Nov 17, 2020
What if I Can't Sing in Tune? | Musical Play
Have you ever been worried that you can't sing? Has that ever held you back from singing to your wee one? If you answered yes...
Nov 17, 2020
Easy Weekend Musical Play Ideas | Musical Play
Here are 5 fun and hassle-free Musical Play ideas to entertain your kids on the weekend.
Nov 17, 2020
When the World is Unsettling for Your Children, Turn to Music | Musical Play
The world is an unsettling place for many of us right at the moment. Have you found yourself gravitating towards music you’ve listened to...
Nov 17, 2020
Musical Play Tip: Don't be Afraid of Repetition | Musical Play
Through our adult lens, musical repetition can sometimes seems, well... repetitive. But trust us, repetition is a good thing for the brai...
Nov 17, 2020
Autumn Music Inspiration for Babies & Young Children | Musical Play
Autumn is upon us and our music classes are so excited by the sounds, textures and new instrumentation that can be found around their gar...
Nov 17, 2020
Why is Musical Play so Important? | Musical Play
Musical Play is a natural means of supporting engaged and sustained relationship-based play. When Musical Play is used in a calming and...
Nov 17, 2020
Are You Struggling with Your Young Child's Daily Routine? | Musical Play
Here is how music can make your child’s daily routine so much easier!
Nov 17, 2020
Should We Abandon Nursery Rhymes? | Musical Play
Good old fashioned nursery rhymes. After all these years they are not outdated – rather, they have stood the test of time for a very good...
Nov 16, 2020
0 to 24 Months: A Guide on How to Use Instruments Effectively | Musical Play
How you use instruments is so important. So, we have outlined how to effectively use different baby-friendly instruments at varying ages...
Nov 16, 2020
How Musical Play Creates Hope & Happiness | Musical Play
Musical Play creates happiness and hope in a community, especially when we teach with passion and a deep love for the families we work with.
Nov 16, 2020
Why You Should Sing to Your Child, Even if You Can't Sing! | Musical Play
Whether you can sing in tune (or not), Julie Wylie encourages us to sing to our children anyway, due to the amazing benefits of Musical Play
Nov 16, 2020
Springtime Rhyme: Celebrate Spring with Daffodils | Musical Play
Anyone can follow this easy springtime rhyme: Daf, Daf, Daf-o-dill!
Nov 16, 2020
Chime Bar Notes to Familiar Songs | Musical Play
Children love to play their own compositions and simple songs. Here are the letter names of notes from the C major scale to help parents,...
Oct 1, 2020
A Quick & Easy Guide to a Music Birthday Party | Musical Play
A quick and easy recipe for a child's Musical Play birthday party.
Serves: as many guests as you invite!
Oct 1, 2020
7 Top Tips for the Best Teddy Bears Picnic | Musical Play
Teddies are wonderful for children’s Musical Play – teddies can line up, sit in a circle, dance with a partner and enjoy pretend picnic f...
Sep 30, 2020
Why Body Awareness Games are SO Important for Young Children | Musical Play
Did you know that singing body related pitch games can help children sing in tune? Here are a few ideas on how to incorporate body awaren...
Sep 30, 2020
How Musical Play Helps Mother & Baby Relationship-Building | Musical Play
Infants respond to music from birth – especially to loving, relationship-based musical interactions with their parents.
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