Music with Mummy (or Daddy or Grandma or someone else important). This is the next step on from Jolly Babies and continues our musical journey. The main aim is to teach basic aspects of music to young children whilst having fun. Classes are deliberately kept small (max of 10 children) which helps build confidence and last 30-35 minutes. Each half term starts with a new theme e.g. ‘Home’ which introduces a musical concept e.g. ‘loud and soft’. The activities are built around these two themes. The material has been specially composed to gently direct young children towards clearly defined objectives.
Many songs have simple actions and movements to accompany them. There is always percussion time and lively activities. Social skills- listening, sharing and turn taking are an important part of these classes.
From 12-14 months - 3 years The Aims of Music with Mummy
1. To encourage the idea that music is a pleasurable social activity.
2. To encourage listening skills.
3. To develop a sense of rhythm through movement, games and the use of simple instruments.
4. To provide early training in singing.
5. To introduce basic concepts such as ‘loud’ and ‘soft’, ‘high’ and ‘low’ etc.
6. To have fun and make friends.