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Collins Primary Music – Early Years Foundation Stage

Sue Nicholls author Sally Hickman author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:8th Apr '21

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Collins Primary Music Early Years Foundation Stage is a brand-new resource which supports Early Years practitioners to deliver the 2021 reformed statutory framework – through music! Child-centric, holistic, flexible and full of delightful songs and inspired activities for children aged 3–5.

· Collins Primary Music Early Years Foundation Stage presents 12 ‘starting points’ stemming from children’s interests with songs, chants, listening music, images, videos and stories to engage and inspire exploration.
· For each starting point there are ideas and activities for Enhancing Continuous Provision, Musical Learning, Home Learning and all Areas of Learning and Development (for ages 3-4 and 4-5).
· There are traditional tunes with new lyrics relating to the themes covered as well as brand new songs, chants and music from around the world and across a range of traditions.
· The starting points can be used in any order, with each one offering progression across the age range.
· There is a wealth of additional support in the form of planning and assessment guidance, templates, imagery, vocabulary, background information, and related reading and songs.
· Though it is designed to be accessible to all, regardless of musical experience, notation is provided for music specialists who find this helpful.
· It comprises a book, audio CD and downloads.

What an invaluable text for any EYFS Teacher or Practitioner! At a time when schools and settings are reviewing the breadth of their curriculum, this book will offer invaluable support and guidance. Packed with fantastic ideas, songs and easy to use materials, this timely text links to all of the areas of learning in the revised 2021 EYFS framework.

With their wealth of experience as EYFS Teachers, School Leaders and Local Authority Advisors, Sally and Sue have created a beautifully holistic text which explores the wonderful curriculum links between music, song and all other areas of learning. This is a text built on key EYFS principles too with support and advice on the role of the adult, observation, assessment and planning. Finally a text which shows how to place music and creativity at the heart of the EYFS curriculum!

~ Andy Burt, Early Excellence Curriculum Consultant

This exciting new book puts music, song, and creative expression at the heart of the curriculum. The starting points are centred around children’s natural interests and fascinations, expanded upon with a diverse range of music and lots of creative ideas.

There is a deep understanding of child development, with links to all areas of learning and development as outlined in the 2021 revised statutory framework, a good balance of indoor and outdoor tasks, and songs and activities that align with Phonics Phase 1.

The resource is well organised and comfortingly accessible with plenty of supporting materials provided, and the authors have beautifully encapsulated the important aspects of observation, assessment, and planning, communicating key messages succinctly and in a very readable format.

~ Nikki Walters, Head of Regional Development – North, Scotland & Wales, Early Excellence

ISBN: 9780008447656

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 200g

56 pages