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.

Poster promoting music

Complete set of vivid posters of musical behaviours of children from BIRTH to SEVEN years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under SEVEN years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under SIX years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under FIVE years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under FOUR years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under THREE years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under TWO years old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

Vivid poster of musical behaviours of children under ONE year old, links to the Musicaliti table of musical skills in early childhood.

This introduction to rhythmic notation allows children from preschool to primary to develop their understanding the relationship between syllables and musical rhythms. The two sheets include both the insect rhythms (free download) as well as the musical notations. (To the tune of Old MacDonald.)

This introduction to rhythmic notation allows children from preschool to primary to develop their understanding the relationship between syllables and musical rhythms. The two sheets include both the insect rhythms (free download) as well as the musical notations. (To the tune of London Bridge.)

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.

This introduction to rhythmic notation allows children from preschool to primary to develop their understanding the relationship between syllables and musical rhythms. The two sheets include both the insect rhythms (free download) as well as the musical notations. (To the tune of Frere Jacques.)

This introduction to rhythmic notation allows children from preschool to primary to develop their understanding the relationship between syllables and musical rhythms. The two sheets include both the insect rhythms (free download) as well as the musical notations.

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 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 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 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.