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Do You Have a Music Area?

Do You Have a Music Area-

Have you heard about the idea of a music area but you just don’t know where to start?

A music area is such a wonderful place for independent learning.  Over the years I have experienced, seen photos, read and listened to various ways of approaching this enjoyable, worthwhile and highly creative area.  It doesn’t need to be scary or difficult to set up.

What is it?

A place where children can:

  • explore their musical ideas
  • experiment with songs and ideas that they have been learning as a whol…

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10 Reasons Why Listening to Music is a Must in The Early Years

10 Reasons Why Listening to Music is a Must in The Early Years

Do you currently avoid listening to music with the children because you’re not sure when, what and how to use it?  It really is worthwhile and enjoyable. So keep reading to find out why I always include a listening element in my music time and why I think it’s a music must-have for your early years setting.

What do I mean by listening to music?

It could be you do an activity whilst listening to music during your music time, take part in another activity whilst listening to music or even use it…

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