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
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
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...