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Backing tracks are not the only way!
Backing tracks are not the only way!
If you currently put a children’s music CD on to get the children singing why not occasionally have a break from this and lead the singing 'a capella' (without instrumental accompaniment). If you worry that your singing is not good enough I assure you it is and the children want to hear you sing. You may like to read my blog ‘So you think you can’t sing’ here is the link: https://musicalabc.simplero.com/blog/2895-so-you-think-you-cant-sing
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3 Song Activities Every Early Years Practitioner Should Have Up their Sleeve
Having a Music Time once a week is great but it is also important for music to be spontaneous. To be able to do this you need to have music song activities that you can call on quickly from memory; no need for a CD you can just start wherever you are with the children.
Here are the 3 song activities that I believe every practitioner should have up their sleeve: Well-known Nursery Rhymes, Songs and Rhymes for different themes and a Hello/Goodbye song:
1. Well-known Nursery Rhymes
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