ATTENTION: Family Day Care Educators & Coordinators
Are you ready to enrich the lives of your children with the magic of music?
Branch Into Music for Family Day CareÂ
is a comprehensive and easy-to-use program that will build your confidence and enhance the children's development, through engaging, pre-recorded music and movement classes.
It will be a game-changer for your service, no matter where you are located or your level of musical expertise!
JOIN THE PROGRAMPerhaps you're feeling ...
- stuck for ideas - like you're singing the same old songs, year in and year out;
- not confident in your musical ability - like you're "not musical" or "can't sing in tune";
- stretched for time - you couldn't possibly add another "to do" to your already overflowing list.
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What if we told you ...
- You don't need to be a trained musician or music teacher to be able to "play musically" with your children;
- It doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive to incorporate meaningful music-making into your program.
- Quality music instruction is essential for every child's development - without it, children miss out on crucial cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits.Â
Introducing ...Â
BRANCH INTO MUSIC FOR FAMILY DAY CARE
An engaging 8-week online music and movement program designed specifically for Family Day Care providers. With three months’ access, you’ll receive:
- Weekly video recording and lesson plan, hosted in a secure, user-friendly online portal;
- Resource links and extension activities for enhanced learning;
- A program that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework.
Created and presented by our early childhood music specialist, Anne Belcher, who brings 25+ years of teaching and lecturing experience, this program ensures your children receive the best foundation for their development.Â
JOIN THE PROGRAMWhat is included in the program?
Weekly Lesson Video
Watch as many times as you like, on any device, whenever it fits in to your daily routine.
Weekly Lesson Plan & Resource Links
Stay one step ahead - know what songs and activities will be shared and what DIY musical instruments or props to bring along.
Three Months' Access
12 weeks' access to the 8 week program. Go back and revisit your favourite lessons, even during the school holidays!
Limited Time BONUS
FREE ACCESS to our most popular masterclass "Making Meaningful Music with our Early Learners"
A two-hour, online, on-demand masterclass for early childhood educators. Package includes a workbook, a personalised certificate and 3-months' access to the recording.
(RRP $147)
Offer ends 30 November 2024
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Kerrie:
"I was actively searching for a music program for the kids, and Branch into Music has been a lifesaver. It saves me time figuring out songs and activities – everything is done for me. I just follow the program and adapt it for my children. You don't need any musical knowledge to use it. One child who wouldn't participate initially is now dancing and using scarves. They love it when I sing, and even the shy kids are joining in now. Their confidence has soared, and it's amazing to see their transformation."
Who is running the program?
Anne Belcher (B.Mus, B.A Psych, Dip.Ed) is passionate about inspiring educators and families to bring the joy of music back to early childhood.
She has taught music to a wide range of ages for over twenty years.
Anne runs her own business, “Branch into Music”, teaching music and movement to babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, families and educators in the Ballarat region.
She has run music programs in schools and early childhood services, and regularly presents workshops for educators on behalf of the Early Learning Association of Australia (ELAA), Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Community Early Learning Australia (CELA). She also teaches early childhood music and movement to preservice teachers at Federation University.
Michelle:
"Living in a rural area, opportunities for the children are limited, so having an online program is fantastic. The lessons are pre-recorded and easy to navigate. I can play them at a time that suits us, which is perfect. The kids love the short, familiar songs and action songs. It's great that we can revisit their favourite songs anytime. Even one of my 18-month-olds now stops and follows along with the songs. It's a wonderful way to bring music into our service and the kids absolutely love it."
How much does it cost?
Introductory Offer - TERM 4 2024
$197
GROUP DISCOUNTS available for schemes wishing to enrol multiple educators.Â
FIND OUT MOREWhy should we be playing musically with our 0 to 5 year-old children?
At Branch into Music, we believe music is essential for every child's development. Without it, children miss out on crucial cognitive, social, emotional, and physical benefits. Research consistently demonstrates that exposure to high-quality music programs at a young age optimizes a child's growth.
Many educators and carers lack confidence in their musical abilities, feeling they're "not musical" or "can't sing in tune." As a result, their children miss out on these enriching experiences.
However, we know that every child is born with musical potential, and it's our mission to help educators and carers unlock this.
Our Five Branches Framework for Music in the Early Years focuses on five key elements: Beat, Singing, Instruments, Movement, and Listening. This framework ensures children experience music in a comprehensive and structured way, making learning both fun and impactful.
We provide resources and guidance to help you confidently incorporate music into your Family Day Care program, ensuring every child can experience the joy and benefits of a musical education.
Making music makes us happy!
Happy children thrive - they are more likely to engage in learning and develop secure relationships.
Music is like "food for the growing brain".
It helps children's social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.
It's time to re-ignite your musical mojo!
With new songs and musical activities, so you can make more meaningful music with your little people.