A free selection of music and movement-themed activities for you to use within your early years setting:
Norfolk educational settings can benefit from a 30% reduction on the cost of an annual Sparkyard licence to a full scheme of work from Sparkyard, starting from Reception:
Norfolk educational settings can benefit from a free licence to a full scheme of work from Charanga, starting from Reception. Please register for a free trial and contact music.service@norfolk.gov.uk if you would like to continue with a free licence after the trial:
Music for Mama+: Join Suffolk Art Link at Kirkley Family Hub for relaxing musical gatherings. This is a new group welcoming those who are pregnant or have recently given birth with their babies up to the age of 1 who are not yet crawling. No musical experience necessary. Soothing sounds for you and your baby. Join in simple songs or listen with your baby.
Morabe Mini Music: Designed & delivered by MORABE Rural Music for children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers; these sessions are currently delivered in Eyke CE Primary School Hall on Fridays from 9.30-10.30am (during term time). Join for tea & coffee followed by welcoming and engaging music sessions delivered by Early Years & Music Specialists. (Cost is £4 per family).
Things to do with your little music makers in your educational setting or at home
Making a Percussive Pepper and Pots and Pans Samba:
High and Low Sounds:
Pulse, Rhythm, Pitch and Sing:
- Lesson One: www.vimeo.com/508364700
- Lesson Two: www.vimeo.com/508370054
- Lesson Three: www.vimeo.com/511546802
- Lesson Four www.vimeo.com/508366288
- Lesson Five www.vimeo.com/511546802
A playlist of short musical episodes made by Magic Acorns:
Professional music training and support for your setting
- www.magicacorns.co.uk
- www.musicmark.org.uk/resources/resource-category/eyfs
- www.nfestival.org.uk/supporting-best-practice-in-early-years-arts
- www.researchonline.rcm.ac.uk/id/eprint/2079
- Musical Development Matters in the Early Years – early-education.org.uk (.pdf)