This set of 8 Summer terms are fun to use in teaching notation during the holiday season. This can be used in teaching notation by substituting these holiday terms, or for dictation, by playing music and using notation to work out which rhythms were used. Useful in Dalcroze rhythmic movement training in early childhood, too.

This updated table provides practical suggestions on matching early learning goals with group and individual activities to meet the social, physical, academic, creative and emotional development of children from birth to 7 years.

Poster promoting music

This lovely traditional song about the bells of Westminster is perfect for nurseries and preschool sessions looking for a song about bells without resorting to "Jingle Bells" all year round! With ideas on how to play along with instruments, or to turn the song into a game, this song will also be available shortly as an e-book on iBooks - including links to an audio file to actually hear the song being sung and played (Come and Sing 2, by Frances Turnbull)!

This original song about a King creates the opportunity to match one word/syllable per beat, making it a straight-forward marching song! This helps children to physically match what they hear to what they do, and the use of two notes ensures that not only is the song easy for teachers to learn, it is also easy for both teachers and children to sing accurately and successfully! Extension ideas help to develop multiple skills including co-ordination and turn-taking, as well as beginning to develop the rhythmic skills found in language and phonics. This song will also be available shortly as an e-book on iBooks - including links to an audio file to actually hear the song being sung and played (Come and Sing 2, by Frances Turnbull)!

This poster provides suggestions for moving to the beat as different Christmas characters whilst playing your favourite Christmas tunes! Develop children's physical confidence, listening skills and co-ordination as you move as a walking elf, creeping tree or jogging snowman! Character "names" match the pace of the step: - walk-walk-walk-walk like an elf-elf-elf-elf - creeep-creeep like a treeee-treeee -jogging-jogging-jogging-jogging like a snowman-snowman-snowman-snowman As well as physical awareness, this practical application of movement in music helps to develop awareness of phonics and literacy, time and divisions of time, spatial awareness, focus and concentration - and is so enjoyable that it is seen as the Christmas Moving Game - nothing at all like exercise or hard work!

This Christmas take on a traditional song brings a seasonal feel to any nursery setting or party around Christmas time! With ideas on suggested reindeer body parts, this familiar song develops spatial awareness as well as the physical experience of shape. In addition, musical concepts are physically experienced by moving in and out of the circle like crescendo or the building up of sound. In addition, it could be extended to different Christmas characters and using their most well-known traits. This song will also be available shortly as an e-book on iBooks - including links to an audio file to actually hear the song being sung and played (Come and Sing 2, by Frances Turnbull)!

This lovely little song, with a version featured in old Cinderella films, creates countless opportunities to learn through play! With ideas on how to play along with props, or to turn the song into a game, the simplicity of the notes creates an opportunity for the most inexperienced singer to sing accurately! This song will also be available shortly as an e-book on iBooks - including links to an audio file to actually hear the song being sung and played (Come and Sing 2, by Frances Turnbull)!

This colourful poster breaks down 12 musical behaviours that could be included in each music session for toddlers from 2-3 year old. Based on leading research on both child development and music education, this easy-reference poster can be used in baby rooms for use during impromptu sessions. Pick your favourite songs and use them with these fun activities, meeting multiple early learning goals.

This colourful poster breaks down 12 musical behaviours that could be included in each music session for babies from 3-4y year old. Based on leading research on both child development and music education, this easy-reference poster can be used in baby rooms for use during impromptu sessions. Pick your favourite songs and use them with these fun activities, meeting multiple early learning goals.

This colourful poster breaks down 12 musical behaviours that could be included in each music session for preschoolers from 4-5 years old. Based on leading research on both child development and music education, this easy-reference poster can be used in baby rooms for use during impromptu sessions. Pick your favourite songs and use them with these fun activities, meeting multiple early learning goals.

This colourful poster breaks down 12 musical behaviours that could be included in each music session for babies from 5-6 years old. Based on leading research on both child development and music education, this easy-reference poster can be used in baby rooms for use during impromptu sessions. Pick your favourite songs and use them with these fun activities, meeting multiple early learning goals.

This colourful poster breaks down 12 musical behaviours that could be included in each music session for babies from 6-7 years old. Based on leading research on both child development and music education, this easy-reference poster can be used in baby rooms for use during impromptu sessions. Pick your favourite songs and use them with these fun activities, meeting multiple early learning goals.

This set of 8 Christmas terms are fun to use in teaching notation during the holiday season. This can be used in teaching notation by substituting these Christmas terms, or for dictation, by playing music and using notation to work out which rhythms were used. Useful in Dalcroze rhythmic movement training in early childhood, too.

This set of 8 Halloween terms are fun to use in teaching notation during this spooky season. This can be used in teaching notation by substituting these Ghoulish terms, or for dictation, by playing music and using notation to work out which rhythms were used. Useful in Dalcroze rhythmic movement training in early childhood, too.

This poster-style reference sheet provides easy and accessible ways for all early years and foundation stage teachers to both meet the early learning goals and introduce creative training through music in 5 different ways, enhancing social, physical, academic, creative and emotional skills. Follow-up sheets behind it provide extra detail on how to use the suggestions, materials of which most nurseries, play groups and day care centres will already have, ready to use.

Magical Musical Kingdom is a vibrant theme that uses well-known and lesser-known childhood songs to teach musical concepts with a royal flavour! Dance like a Dragon to semi-breves, walk like a King to crotchets and queen to Quavers, as we use physical movement to express the grounding rhythms of music! Musicaliti uses the concepts of the renowned educational approaches of Dalcroze, Kodaly and Montessori towards bringing true musicality to children. By providing a physical grounding in rhythm and developing inner hearing through singing, children are equipped with the S.P.A.C.E. that they need to develop into the fascinating and successful adults that they will become. S.P.A.C.E. describes the activities of each Musicaliti session including Singing, Playing, Acting, Creating and Exploring, as well as summarising additional benefits: Social: Group music introduces friends and builds relationships Physical: By moving in time, children develop physical co-ordination Academic: Music practice makes learning new things easy Creative: Musical experience helps the brain to solve problems Emotional: Music is a healthy form of self-expression Musicaliti Primary builds on children’s experiences of song in different and unexpected ways, developing their instincts in creating music, whilst building their experience of music concepts in a fun environment. Using easy-to-follow instructions, each activity in the 20-30 minute session clearly describes apparatus needed (with alternative suggestions), suggested sequence of songs and activities, rationale behind the program and benefits to children. Frances has presented early years music sessions in a variety of settings since 2006, after training as a secondary mathematics and science teacher. She is fascinated by research into the health, educational and developmental benefits of music. Not content with being involved with children’s music alone, she directs a local community choir, the Bolton Warblers.