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Music
Music and Rhythm
Music is one of the easiest ways to connect with a small child, and you do not need to sing well. You will learn songs and finger plays for everyday routines, clapping and stamping games that build a sense of rhythm, how to make safe homemade instruments, listening games that sharpen attention, and quiet songs for the end of the day.
$47USD, one-time payment
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What you will learn to do
- Use simple songs to make daily routines easier
- Run rhythm, listening and movement games by age
- Make safe homemade instruments together
- Follow a four-week music plan
Who this course is for
- Parents who would love more music at home but feel shy singing
- Children who dance as soon as they hear a beat
- Families who want smoother routines with songs that signal what comes next
Curriculum
The 8 lessons
In a deliberate order. Each lesson explains why the play matters, gives you activities ready to run, and ends with a small assignment for the week.
- 01
Why Music Matters and How to Use This Course
You will know what this course covers, how to fit it into a busy week, and the safety rules that apply to every music activity that follows.
- 02
Musical Play from 1 to 6, Whatever Your Voice
You will recognize what musical play tends to look like at each age from 1 to 6 and feel ready to sing with your child, whatever your voice sounds like.
- 03
Songs and Finger Plays for Daily Routines
You will have a short song or finger play ready for the tricky moments of the day, from waking and dressing to washing hands, tidying up and bedtime.
- 04
Clapping, Stamping and Moving to the Beat
You will be able to run simple games that help your child feel a steady beat, tell loud from quiet and fast from slow, and move to music safely.
- 05
Making Safe Homemade Instruments
You will be able to make a small home band of drums, shakers and tappers from things you already have, and know which ones suit which age.
- 06
Listening Games, Quiet Time and Lullabies
You will be able to run listening games and sound walks, set up a calm quiet time with lullabies, and keep music at a volume that is kind to small ears.
- 07
Name Songs, Made-Up Songs and Counting Rhythms
You will be able to make up simple songs with your child's name, clap the rhythm of words, and bring counting into music without any pressure.
- 08
Your 4-Week Music Plan and When to Ask for Advice
You will have a written 4-week music plan that fits your family's week, and a short list of signs worth raising with a pediatrician or health visitor.
What is included
- 8 complete written lessons
- 8 activity plans and checklists in clear tables
- Easier and harder versions of every activity, by age
- Safety notes for every lesson
- An assignment at the end of every lesson
- Printable, or save any lesson as PDF
- Lifetime access, including future updates
How you receive it
Right after payment you see your access button, and the same personal link is emailed to you. Open it on any device to read every lesson. There is no account and no password to remember.
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Play education, not therapy. Our courses give parents activities and the reasons behind them; they do not assess children or replace a pediatrician, therapist or teacher. Always supervise play. Read the safety notice.
Best value
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