We Have Books To Support Your Musical Journey

We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of resources to people supporting young children through music. Whether you are embarking on a new career path, adding another string to your bow, or simply looking for new musical ideas, our books provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed.

Our flag-ship book on early childhood music theory, Learning with Music resulted from practical experience in delivery of countless sessions. Covering the leading theories on child development and music education, we include over 80 songs that are perfect for these age groups, with activity suggestions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Our additional books include topical lesson delivery suggestions for 2-4s, and songbooks for 5-7s.

age/stage

Babies 0 to 1 year

Dependent observers

Body language

Sensory dependence

Simple gross motor movement

Achievement through repetition

Individual attention

Experimentation through cause-effect

Simple physical motion

Capacity exploration

Inner rhythm

Babies 1-2 years

Dependent observers

Body language

Suspense

Simple gross motor movement

Object permanence

Individual attention

Independent play

Simple physical motion

Familiar phrase repetition

Inner pulse

Toddlers 2-3 years

Imitation

Body percussion

Sensory dependence

Familiar interval repetition

Rhythm repetition

External awareness of pulse

Tap instruments

Dependent observers

Role play

Noticing others

Toddlers 3-4 years

Body language communication

Fleeting attention

Rhythmic objective

Individual games

Modelling

Learn in games

Sing and repeat canon

More rhythm than song

Accepts playing together

Primary 4-5 years

Social, accept new members

Few individual games

Sing to self

Sing in a group

Quick perception

Follow instructions

Suggest ideas

Explore rhythm of rhyme/song

Humour

Primary 5-6 years

Self-confident

Group games

Small circles of friends

Speech without gesture

Independent instructions

Vary forms of singing games

Test undestanding

Start songs

Pair soft-loud, fast-slow

Individual attention

Primary 6-7 years

Energetic

Wide variety of abilities

Improving self-control

Improving fine motor skills

Developing locomotor skills

Follows rules to participate

Aware of hurting feelings

Independent choices

Show off talents

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