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).
Communicative musical play in early years – written for Music Teacher Magazine by Dr Jessica Pitt (Co-director Magic Acorns CiC)
The Family Music Hub, a not-for-profit supporting people who work with children aged 0–5 and their families to use music in a meaningful, evidence-informed way.
The Hub is an affordable online space offering training, practical resources and a supportive professional community. Created by renowned experts in the field of early childhood music.
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:
A playlist of short musical episodes made by
Magic Acorns:
Professional music training and support for your setting
