Kids Rock sessions are held at the nursery on a regular
basis and are for the ages of 0-5 years. All rooms love to get
involved in the fun new sessions our teacher brings.
The sessions are lots of fun and include instruments, dance
games, sign, live and taped music, voice and much more. All session
are planned to develop all children at all differentiated
rates within all areas of the EYFS.
Music can be linked to all areas of the curriculum and, used
effectively, will also aid learning whilst
developing important skills which may be used in later life.
It is also, of course, a lot of fun!
Music encourages language development, improves coordination,
enhances motor skills and boosts self esteem.
Recent research shows that there is a definite link between
music, rhythm, and beat, and early reading development. The child
sings, he explores sequences and orders sounds, which are critical
skills for reading.
Music is effective because:
- It is a non-verbal form of communication.
- It is a natural reinforcer
- It is immediate in time
- And provides motivation for practising non musical
skills.
Most importantly, it is a successful medium because almost
everyone responds positively to at least some kind of music.
Preferred music may be used contingently for a wide variety of
co-operative social behaviours like sitting in a chair or staying
with a group of other children in a circle.
Music is also important because it helps children learn to
co-operate, follow directions and develop social relationships. It
helps them to learn how to get along with other people who live in
their society.
By Providing such session children are able to:
- develop memory recall
- develop self-awareness and self esteem
- develop social skills
- learn to listen
- learn to be creative
- learn new words and ideas
- gain confidence
- follow directions...... to name but a few!