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Using Musical Instruments Most Effectively with Early Learners

As early childhood teachers we are so often passionate about music and really enjoy our time dancing and singing with children. BUT we also very often have no idea how to use that basket of dusty old instruments.
Presented By Anne Belcher
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This webinar will give you easy to use ideas for how to use musical instruments effectively with your children.

Presented By

Anne Belcher

Webinar Duration

Approximately 25 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for ECE Educators

What will you learn?

Do you have a basket of dusty old musical instruments in your ECE centre that barely gets used?

Do the children simply make loud noise when you bring the instruments out and you have no idea how to actually engage them in making meaningful music with the instruments?

As early childhood teachers we are so often passionate about music and really enjoy our time dancing and singing with children. BUT we also very often have no idea how to use that basket of dusty old instruments.

In this course you will learn;

  • How to use musical instruments INTENTIONALLY with your early learners.
  • "The Fundamentals" - a consistent set of musical activities that you can use with all instruments;
  • "The Power of Class Sets" (and how this need not be expensive!)
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records

What others said about this webinar:

Allows you to take a step back and see the toddler's communication in a different light 
— KATIE
The ABC approach makes me reflect on why children will have certain behaviour
— TINA
I loved the words that described what we think of toddlers to what they actually are. A really positive and effective way to discuss toddler behaviours. 
— LAUREN
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About the presenter

Anne Belcher

B.Mus, B.A (Psych), Dip.Ed

Branch into MusicAnne Belcher is passionate about inspiring educators and families to bring the joy of music back to early childhood. She has taught music to a wide range of ages for nearly twenty years. Anne runs her own business, “Branch into Music”, teaching music and movement to babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, families and educators in the Ballarat region. She has run music programs in schools, kindergartens and childcare centres and regularly presents workshops for educators on behalf of the Early Learning Association of Australia, in early childhood education and care settings and for various local councils.

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