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"Since
going on the Rhyme Time course, Kate is much more confident to lead the
children in songs and rhymes. The children enjoy it and are asking to do
more! They often choose to follow up our class musical activities in
their own planning time."
Comment made by a colleague of a training course participant.
Comment made by a colleague of a training course participant.
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“One
of the main differences I have noticed since going on the training
course, is my own increased confidence in singing new songs in front of
other staff and parents.” “I found the "Rhyme Time" workshops at our setting very interesting and helpful to me as a practitioner. The children particularly loved them and it enthused all the staff too - and gave me more confidence to have a go!” Sarah
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ETHOS All Rhyme Time training sessions are based on the “Early Years Foundation Stage” framework and involve lots of highly practical activities, together with an introduction to a wealth of interesting resources that will provide fresh motivation for staff - and ultimately children as well! Sessions are aimed at building staff confidence and skills in providing suitable play opportunites to enhance young children's learning. WHO ARE THE TRAINING COURSES AIMED AT?
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE? Courses can be tailor-made to your specific requirments and one-off sessions can usually be arranged at any location in the U.K. Since Debby lives in between Bristol and Bath, regular weekly sessions need to be within a 25 mile radius. Popular courses include: Confident musical leaders! A course run over a number of weeks which is especially designed to increase staff confidence in providing musical play opportunities. Letters and Sounds Musical activities and songs that will help you cover Phase 1 of this National Strategy which prepares children for literacy. Language and Communication Musical activities which will help with the delivery of the "Every Child a Talker" strategy and maximise the linguistic develoment of young children. Particularly useful for settings dealing with a large number of children who have EAL or those who have delayed language skills. The Singing Classroom Activities especially suited to Reception aged children, including how to encourage child-initiated musical play and creative development and using music for classroom management. Musical activities for Babies A course for Health professional or those working with babies in EY settings. Can also be run as a course for new/vulnerable parent groups. How to Engage Parents in Music Making Activities The parent partnership is absolutely vital in the EY and this course looks at ways of encouraging parents to enjoy interacting with their children and support their learning through musical play. Playing With Music How to encourage and develop child-initiated musical play. Pictures and Props This course will provide you with loads of ideas for interesting props you can make or assemble to enhance musical play. We also take a look at some of the best musical story books and resource books for those wanting to expand your professional library! Storytelling - Bringing a Book to Life (Our only non - musical course at the moment!) This session looks at the value of sharing stories, selecting suitable stories, storytelling techniques, use of story sacks and props and developing related follow-on activities for children to develop their storytelling skills. CONSULTANCY Debby can visit your setting to advise on use of space, storage of instruments, purchase of new resources, curriculum, suitable musical play opportunities etc. telephone consultancy sessions are also available. For further information regarding individual requirements and fees please email enquiries@rhymetimewithdebby.com |
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