This training is brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Team and the Music Education Team for the attention of Early Years Settings.
Exciting new training led by Rebecca Richardson from the Music Education Team
Join us for a practical session and learn how to teach early musical skills and develop children’s interest in music.
Rebecca will bring a range of percussion instruments for you to play and explore. She will also talk to you about the amazing collection of songs the team have put together that you can purchase for supporting your music teaching
Importance of music in young children's learning
Communication and language
Even before babies can talk, their babbling and sound-play helps them to develop neural pathways necessary for listening and speaking. Children can easily and quickly mimic music and sounds they hear as an additional way to understand and make sense of the world around them.
The way we process musical sound is the same way we process speech. Music enables children to develop their listening skills and improve the way they process language. Composition, playing and learning songs provide opportunities for extending children’s vocabulary.
Playing instruments and listening to music offers opportunities for children to listen for rhythm, pitch and speed.
Boosts IQ
Music can boost overall IQ. Studies have shown that learning to play an instrument can have a lasting effect.
Patience and perseverance
Children develop patience and perseverance through learning to play a musical instrument, which will help them later in life when they must tackle other challenges.
Sensory Development
Just as taste, textures and colours aid a child’s sensory development, so does music. Exposing your child to different types of music can help create more pathways between the cells in their brains.
Happiness
Live music is known for creating delight and excitement in those experiencing it, children have the opportunity to experience positive emotions through playing and responding to music. Researchers acknowledge that certain types of music can aid relaxation by lowering heart rates and blood pressure. Children performing music and songs develop sense of pride and confidence.
Coordination
Children playing instruments have improved hand eye coordination and develop their fine motor skills.
Curriculum learning
Music and songs are an exciting way to explore different areas of learning such as maths and science, music can support storytelling and art, instruments and compositions from around the world build children’s sense of value and respect for other cultures.
Book your place here: Music In Early Years | 26.03.24
**Please note that if you book a place and then do not attend there is a non-attendance charge of £50. Any cancellation must be 7 days prior to the training. For any queries email earlyyears@slough.gov.uk