This is the very best music program for preschoolers

“It is our vision to make early learning through music programs available to all children based on recent research findings** confirming that every child is a musical child.” (Carol Biddiss M.Ed) About the Developer Carol Biddiss M.Ed is director and founder of Musical Child, an organisation whose mission is to positively influence the early learning and development of children through relevant and appropriate musical activities. Carol has a masters degree in music education, a background in junior primary teaching and extensive experience in the South Australian Music Branch. She has designed, implemented and evaluated music courses for children and adults and worked in school, college, university, distance education, elder care, community and private studio settings. She co-wrote the Arts section of the South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability (SACSA) Framework.+ She has also written two distance education programs in arts for junior primary.++ 32 Military Road Semaphore South South Australia 5019 Tel +61 8 8449 8451 email info@musicalchild.com.au ABN 31 190 438 006 an P d ur yo ch u as w e ill y re ou ce r k iv it e by a FR 31 EE st in Ma str rc um h en 200 tp 9 ac k Sp ec ia lO ffe r! # This is the very best music program for preschoolers in the country! Dr Jula Szuster M.A.C.E. - Visiting Research Fellow Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide. www.musicalchild.com.au (c) Musical Child 2008 THE CONTRIBUTORS: Developed by Edited by Book/Wall Chart Design Illustrator Musical Scores by # Shaker, bell, castanet * Professor Laurel Trainor of McMaster’s Institute for Music and the Mind ** Longitudinal research indicating that infants are naturally musical has been carried out by Professor Sandra Trehub of University of Toronto at Mississauga, Canada. The Musical Child programs of early learning through music are now available in two Educator’s Kits – a great resource for anyone working in early childhood. The best news is – you don’t have to be a musician to make them work for your children. Musical Arrangements Design Consultant Original logo drawings Carol Biddiss M.Ed & Janette Porteous Suzanne Bond Madeline Shields at age 5 years Carol Biddiss M.Ed Maggie Fiddian Maggie Fiddian Claire Richards Carol Biddiss M.Ed The kits have been specially developed to fill an educational gap. They help teachers, childcare professionals, playgroup leaders and parents provide children with traditional songs and movement activities that are fun to do. The child learns through play and your job is made easier. The Educator’s Kits are firmly based on the latest research* into children’s natural musical abilities - the ways they use music to express themselves and communicate with others. + DETE South Australia. 2000 South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSA). ++ Biddiss, Carol. 2003 Year 2 Arts Stage 11: Song and Dance book, audio CD & video, Access Media DETE SA. Biddiss, Carol. 2003 Year 2 Arts Stage 9: Puppet Play book and video, Access Media DETE SA. www.musicalchild.com.au Musical Child Educator’s Kits Each easy to follow kit comes with: • Educator’s Book with suggested music, movement, speech and language activities • Wall charts with lyrics to all the songs • 5 CDs with quality instrumental backing tracks • Sturdy carry case Bounce and Sing 1: Bouncing All Day Long Educator’s Kit for use with children 1 to 3 years-old Book, CDs, Wall Charts PART 1 We Play Music: songs and activities that encourage playfulness and movement to steady rhythms PART 2 Sun Moon Star: songs and activities with a focus on the sky and heavenly bodies PART 3 Up High in the Sky: songs and activities to encourage children to look around them PART 4 In My Boat: songs and activities featuring sailors, fishing and sea travel PART 5 Hot Cross Buns: songs and activities about baking and eating food $180.00 Place your order today. Call +61 8 8449 8451 email info@musicalchild.com.au The overarching aim of the Musical Child Early Learning Through Music Programs is to encourage children and the adults who care for them to engage regularly and often in developmental music, movement and the performing arts in order to: • Enrich language and speech development • Develop mathematical ideas • Promote communication and self-expression through play in music, dance and drama • Enhance self-esteem and encourage relaxation and well-being • Elevate pleasurable feeling and happiness through the sharing of enjoyable experiences • Optimise brain development by stimulating auditory, visual, tactile and kinaesthetic neural pathways • Kindle innate creativity and enrich the capacity for imagination • Facilitate physical development, coordination and timing • Support regulated social interaction and have fun with music Sing and Play 1: Singing All Day Long Educator’s Kit for use with children 3 to 5 years-old Book, CDs, Wall Charts PART 1 Beautiful Farm: songs and activities about farm practices - growing crops, raising animals, shearing and the maintenance of machinery PART 2 Cooks in the Kitchen: songs and activities about growing, cooking and eating food PART 3 Surprise Surprise!: humorous and surprising songs and activities about dealing with unexpected occurrences PART 4 Over the Sea: calm and exciting songs and activities about seas, oceans, islands, ships, storms, fish and dolphins PART 5 Holiday Fun: songs and activities to brighten your day - whether you’re playing and learning at home or experiencing the great outdoors at the beach, in the park or on the land $180.00