Gain more ideas on how to engage young children in music and movement, and create a term’s worth of lesson plans with a single piece of music.
Using the magical score ‘Carnival of the Animals’ from Camille Saint-Saëns, create an interactive and engaging music and movement programme for children aged 2 – 4yrs old!
At this workshop, you will learn how to design engaging and educational experiences that blend music, movement, and animal-themed activities.
You will also develop foundational musical knowledge to enhance your understanding and ability to teach basic music concepts to young children.
Let’s play, learn, and discover new teaching strategies together. Gain practical ideas, exchange insights, and elevate your classroom practice!
Workshop 1
Auditory Skills – Introduction to dynamics & tempo
Learning to listen to the timing, duration, and patterns in musical repertoires enhances children’s understanding of musical tempo (fast and slow) and dynamics (loud and soft), thereby improving their overall auditory perception.
This heightened listening ability can translate to better skills in other areas, such as paying attention to instructions, understanding verbal cues, and maintaining focus across various
Workshop 2
Aural Skills -Introduction to pitch & articulations
Learning pitch and articulations offer several benefits for children. Exploring pitch can help open and develop children vocal range. Understanding articulations such as legato and staccato, can enhance their abilities to express emotions and dynamics through music.
These skills not only improve their musical abilities but also strengthen their speech clarity, pronunciation, and overall communication skills.
Additionally, this awareness of pitch and articulation can foster greater sensitivity to tone and inflection in language, aiding in more effective verbal interactions.
Workshop 3
Musical Analysis – Discover the orchestral music instruments
Engaging young children in music analysis, helps them identify and distinguish different orchestral sounds, fostering critical listening skills.
This ability to analyse and differentiate sounds enhances their auditory discrimination, improves focus, and nurtures an appreciation for musical diversity.
Additionally, it lays a foundation for more complex thinking and pattern recognition skills that are valuable in other areas of learning.
Recommended for:
This workshop is ideal for early childhood educators, school teachers, and music/dance/drama teachers.
All you need is an interest in the well-being of young children, curiosity about the power of music, and a passion for community music-making. No prior music reading skills are required.
Workshops will be conducted in English.
No prior formal music training/ experience is required.
Workshop Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge to deliver at least 12 engaging and age-appropriate music and movement sessions each week, incorporating a variety of activities for children aged 2–4.
You will also receive a free written/ online consultation and teaching materials to support your efforts at the end! We aim to ensure you feel confident in providing valuable, educational experiences for your young learners!
About the Trainer
Benedicta Njo is a dedicated music educator with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development. She holds a Diploma in Music from LASALLE College of the Arts and has earned distinctions in piano, violin, and music theory from ABRSM, Trinity, and LCM.
Currently, as the Music Specialist at Mosaic, Benedicta develops curriculum and conducts piano and preschool music enrichment programmes for children aged 6 months to 12 years across various schools. Her experience includes working in parent-accompanied, drop-off, individual, and large classroom settings, allowing her to effectively nurture students across diverse age groups and learning environments.
Benedicta’s workshops are tailored for educators seeking to enhance their music teaching techniques and curriculum design skills. With five years of experience, she provides valuable insights into classroom management, early childhood music education, and the creation of engaging music programs.
Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ words, “Give Mozart a fairy tale, and he will effortlessly transform it into an immortal masterpiece,” let’s work together as educators to help young musicians turn their unique ideas into something extraordinary.
