Orchestrating young children's moving and music making

Young children are born musicians with a usual enthusiasm for all things active and loud. Early childhood teachers can capitalise on children's innate ability to create sound and natural tendency to move as a means for making circle time more meaningful. Immersing young learners in activities emphasising play, vocal exploration and interaction creates numerous opportunities to explore musical concepts, encounter the richness of language and develop a love of reading (Hall & Robinson 2012). Even the most non-musical adult can confidently incorporate music and movement into group learning experiences using the suggestions provided below.