Playful Music is a creative music and movement program for children.
It is individually tailored to partner with Early Learning Centres to meet the
specific developmental needs, learning outcomes and goals of the children in
each room.
Through the use of props such as puppets, scarves, and percussion
instruments, the children will learn to listen to, and actively participate in,
creating music. The activities will use discovery, imitation, repetition and
improvisation to promote sensory learning, language acquisition and musicality.
The children will hear a variety of multi-generational and multi-cultural music
and will be encouraged to learn through the joy and fun of singing, moving, and
playing activities.
Structure of Playful Music Sessions
Structure is important for young children. Playful Music sessions are
specifically created and structured, taking in to account the different
learning needs and interests of each group. This will help the children to
recognise and anticipate the order of activities, help guide their behaviour
and increase their attention. They will gain confidence in learning and know
what’s expected.
Musical Learning Objectives for Playful Music
Children will have opportunities to learn different elements of music:
Fast and slow sounds (tempo),
Fast and slow sounds (tempo),
High and low sounds (pitch),
Loud and soft sounds (dynamics),
Long and short sound (rhythm),
Changes in tone (timbre/tone colour),
Phrasing in musical form, (clear beginning middle and end).
Skill Development Objectives for Playful Music
Children will have opportunities to learn and develop the following
skills:
To be more aware of
their bodies and improve their physical co-ordination.
To keep a
steady beat with body movements (both locomotor and non-locomotor), voice and
percussion instruments.
To echo
simple rhythmic patterns (in body percussion or when playing percussion
instruments).
To move
expressively to sound and music, using a growing range of movements.
To use
their singing voice and, eventually, match it to a given pitch and melody.
To
experiment with percussion instruments, naming them and identifying them by
their sounds.
To play
along with group singing.
To listen
and follow instructions attentively.
Playful Music also understands the importance of nurturing and
encouraging the development of the whole child, giving children the opportunity
to grow in all domains, such as:
Establishing
relationship and a sense of community and belonging.
Developing
self-esteem, self-expression and wellbeing.
Developing
non-verbal and verbal communication, language and literacy skills.
Developing
auditory and visual processing skills.
Understanding
and matching mood and emotions.
Developing
an understanding of order, predictability and routines.
Developing
spatial awareness and exploration.
Developing
listening, fine/gross motor and cognitive skills.
Honouring
and following their interests and expressing themselves creatively.
Incorporating
songs and dances from other cultures and developing cultural awareness.
Being part
of an environment of inclusion and teamwork.
