Learning Native Bird Songs
Learning to listen and identify local birdlife is a wonderful activity for children of all ages. Here is a website to show you how.
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Feb 28, 2022
Dance to Their Beat
What is most important about children can be learned only from children. Learn to observe and watch children, and listen, for the answers.
Feb 16, 2022
Music Is In The Space Between Notes
A rise in anxiety in society can often be linked back to how relentless our lives can be. How do we create space to rest and recover?
Nov 26, 2020
A Sneak Peek Into a Musical Play Session | Musical Play
Today we started a six week Musical Play programme at a school in Christchurch. The children were totally engaged from the start.
Nov 26, 2020
How We Run Music Sessions for Children with High Anxiety | Musical Play
Here is the outline of a Musical Play session – specifically for Junior School children who experience high anxiety.
Nov 26, 2020
Teachers... Are We Really Listening? | Musical Play
How often do we expect children to tune in and listen quietly – but we aren’t following the same rules? Below is what we encourage teache...
Nov 26, 2020
How to Support a Shy Child in Music Sessions | Musical Play
We are asked about how to support a shy child in music classes really frequently. So, here are some helpful guidelines to follow...
Nov 26, 2020
Do We Do-Re-Me? | Musical Play
We are often asked if we teach children using “solfeggio" or Do Re Me. The short answer is no – (sorry, Judi Dench).
Nov 26, 2020
Have You Ever Heard "You Didn't Get The Family Music Genes"? | Musical Play
This is an extremely subtle, yet incredibly damaging thing that happens to many, many children.
Nov 26, 2020
At Home Learning: Music Patterning | Musical Play
Here is a simple, yet effective, idea for at home learning with Musical Play. All you need is you, your wee one and a little creativity!
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
10 Tips for Online Teaching You Wish You Knew Earlier | Musical Play
With this extraordinary year, I think we can all agree online teaching has been been a huge learning curve for everyone. But to make onli...
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
My Experience as a Musical Play Tutor | Musical Play
Reflections about Musical Play with the Children from James St Pre School – by Sara Marra.
Nov 17, 2020
An Exclusive Sneak Peek: Professional Development Evening | Musical Play
As part of the Musical Play programme at James Street Pre School, Julie Wylie gave an interactive training Professional Development eveni...
Nov 16, 2020
How to Easily Teach Children to Play the Blues | Musical Play
It is important to use a variety of musical genres in your Musical Play – so, here is how we incorporate the fun rhythmic sound of the blues
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
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
Professional Development for Early Childhood Centres | Musical Play
Are you an Early Childhood educator? Julie Wylie frequently teaches Professional Development sessions for Early Childhood Centres.
Sep 30, 2020
10 Reasons Why Music Should Underpin Our School Curriculum | Musical Play
Here are ten – thought provoking and grounded – reasons why the Ministry of Education should develop a curriculum underpinned by music.
Sep 30, 2020
Dancing in a Circle: is it Educational or Just Fun? | Musical Play
Simply dancing in a circle can teach children an abundance of social and musical skills. Here is our best circle dancing tips and tricks.
Jul 29, 2020
Sparking Your Child's Creativity: How to Combine Painting & Music | Musical Play
Musical Play does not have to only be about music – it can involve any type of creativity, painting included! Here is how to easily inco...
Jul 26, 2020
How Singing Helps Children's Mental Health | Musical Play
There will always be new tools and ideas, and some will prove very valuable, but we should not let go of the well researched and time pro...
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