I have been teaching music to children aged nought to four for six years. When I first learned that the baby room was to be part of my remit, I wondered what on earth to do. Now, I find this the most fascinating and rewarding group of all.
Music is an integral part of learning to communicate, which makes regular music sessions so important for this age group. Music enriches children's language in so many ways:
The introduction of the EYFS document has provided much more clarity to the behaviours and skills we should be focusing on in music for babies, and does make planning a whole lot easier:
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