Early Years Resources

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.

Musical Storyland is a unique series of films that gives children the opportunity to see and hear Western orchestral instruments played by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, and instruments from other traditions played by renowned musicians.

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