Thanks for coming to see Bookstart Bear this last Wednesday. It was really fun. Unfortunately, I didn't get any real good photos. If you would like to share yours, let me know and maybe we can make a board with all the pictures.
Shake, Rattle and Rhyme provides children's music, movement and literacy sessions for 9 month-4 year olds. Little Sprout's Music Studio combine instrument exploration, nursery rhymes and modern children's songs to promote literacy, self confidence and independence. We strive to encourage children to sprout by providing a safe environment for parents and their young children to sing and be silly together. These activities help to cement bonds that will last a life time.
14.2.14
Music as usual during break.
Just a reminder that we will be having sessions as usual during the mid term break. Come along with the older kids if you like. I hope to see some of my Preschool Music Makers who can't come to regular sessions any more.
Thanks for coming to see Bookstart Bear this last Wednesday. It was really fun. Unfortunately, I didn't get any real good photos. If you would like to share yours, let me know and maybe we can make a board with all the pictures.
Thanks for coming to see Bookstart Bear this last Wednesday. It was really fun. Unfortunately, I didn't get any real good photos. If you would like to share yours, let me know and maybe we can make a board with all the pictures.
11.2.14
BookStart Bear time
Just a reminder that the BookStart Bear will be visiting us on Wednesday at the Shipley library. We will be handing out certificates of completion for the Rhymetime sessions and an evaluation sheet for the month of rhymes.
Also, please give a look at the Bookstart Bear Club. They include age appropriate books you can pick up from your library and other activities to help your child's literacy education.
3.2.14
Rhymetime Challenge Weeks One and Two
We are into the third week of the challenge. I had better catch you up on the first two weeks.
The first week we focused on "Big Red Tractor." Since we know this song well, I decided to use it to focus on steady beat. As we recited the words, we used our instruments (and bouncing) to keep the pace of the song starting off at normal pace and then performed it fast and slow.
Here are the lyrics. The colour changes as you please.
Last week we focused on Itsy, Bitsy, Spider. We didn't really do anything interesting with the poem except use our fingers to help us emphasise the words. Although nothing special was done, I love the children during this song. Everyone loves it and it is one of my personal favourites.
In case you are interested, here is a little blip about the history of nursery rhymes.
The first week we focused on "Big Red Tractor." Since we know this song well, I decided to use it to focus on steady beat. As we recited the words, we used our instruments (and bouncing) to keep the pace of the song starting off at normal pace and then performed it fast and slow.
Here are the lyrics. The colour changes as you please.
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bouncing up and down on a big red tractor
Bringing in the hay! YEA!The great thing about this song is that it focuses specifically on rhythm by having the child bounce on a lap or by themselves as the song is sung. Also, on the "YEA!" at the end is emphasised by lifting the young child in the air, giving the end a bit of a oomph. I bet you just thought this song was about colours.
Last week we focused on Itsy, Bitsy, Spider. We didn't really do anything interesting with the poem except use our fingers to help us emphasise the words. Although nothing special was done, I love the children during this song. Everyone loves it and it is one of my personal favourites.
The Itsy, Bitsy, Spider went up the water sprout.
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out cam the sun and dried up all the rain.
The Itsy, Bitsy Spider went up the spout again.Itsy, Bitsy Spider is a great poem to practise fine motor movement and improve dexterity when the poem is accompanied by the hand movements.
In case you are interested, here is a little blip about the history of nursery rhymes.
7.1.14
2014 a new year with new songs
I hope everyone had a great Christmas Break. We will be starting up again this week, beginning with the baby Mini Music Makers at the Owlet Children and Family Centre.
New Songs for Winter Sessions.
I would like to introduce a new hello and goodbye song for the group this term. The songs will be introduced slowly, by using the old songs too, but eventually we will be using the new songs as our official hello and goodbye songs.
Don't worry, the songs are still easy, but have a bit more to them. Both songs come from the book "Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too" by Lynn Kleiner. This is an excellent book and the songs can be downloaded from Amazon.co.uk
The Hello song can be heard here on Amazon. Hello (Echo) Song
Lyrics (the lyrics in parenthesis is the child's echo reply):
Hello (Hello)
Hello (Hello)
I'm glad you're here today.
To sing (to sing)
And play (and play)
And now we're on our way.
See easy.
The Goodbye song, I admit is a little more involved, but I really like it. The sample is here at Amazon. Goodbye Song
Lyrics:
We'll sing goodbye,
our time has come.
We'll sing goodbye,
now everyone.
We'll sing goodbye,
this song will tell,
That you make music very well.
I hope to see you all this week.
New Songs for Winter Sessions.
I would like to introduce a new hello and goodbye song for the group this term. The songs will be introduced slowly, by using the old songs too, but eventually we will be using the new songs as our official hello and goodbye songs.
Don't worry, the songs are still easy, but have a bit more to them. Both songs come from the book "Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too" by Lynn Kleiner. This is an excellent book and the songs can be downloaded from Amazon.co.uk
The Hello song can be heard here on Amazon. Hello (Echo) Song
Lyrics (the lyrics in parenthesis is the child's echo reply):
Hello (Hello)
Hello (Hello)
I'm glad you're here today.
To sing (to sing)
And play (and play)
And now we're on our way.
See easy.
The Goodbye song, I admit is a little more involved, but I really like it. The sample is here at Amazon. Goodbye Song
Lyrics:
We'll sing goodbye,
our time has come.
We'll sing goodbye,
now everyone.
We'll sing goodbye,
this song will tell,
That you make music very well.
I hope to see you all this week.
25.11.13
Tracking your child's progress
Wouldn't it be fun to be able to keep track of the progress your child makes during their time with Mini Music Makers? How about making a diary?
Did you know that Mini Music Makers isn't just about playing instruments and singing nursery rhymes, but it is also about preparing your child for nursery and primary school? The Owlet Children and Family Centre and Little Sprout’s Music Studio would love for you to share your journey with us so that we can show other parents that Every Child Matters while allowing you to develop a great diary of your child’s achievements.
The diary would include what you have noticed about your child's development through your observations and photos taken.
Key categories include:
- Social interaction and confidence
- Language and communication skills
- Physical development
Please see Jessika for more information or if you would like to take part in this activity.
Christmas time
Christmas is on the way and we will be singing festive tunes. I will be putting up lyrics and suggestions for songs on the website, so have a look and keep up with our weekly themes.
23.10.13
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