Program: PPL
Audience: Teachers of 2s, 3s, 4s, PreK, TK, ECSE
Dates: 10/9/2026
NewHigh-quality, age-appropriate musical learning experiences can have a powerful impact on young children, supporting everything from their language development, early literacy skills, social-emotional development, and self-regulation skills. Using music in the preschool setting also helps create a truly inclusive environment where all children, regardless of their abilities, can engage, interact with their teacher and peers, and thrive.
In this session, we will start with a quick review of early childhood brain research, understanding the multitude of ways music supports our students' development. Then we will experience music together, learning how to weave musical learning and play into almost every part of the school day, creating predictable, engaging routines that support a healthy classroom community of learners. Leave feeling empowered and confident with a toolbox full of specific musical activities, strategies, and expert tips to start using in your classroom right away to build a healthy, happy classroom community.
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the positive impact that high-quality, developmentally appropriate musical experiences can have on young children by reviewing current early childhood neuro-musical research.
2) Align specific musical learning and play activities with specific parts of the school day (i.e. Morning Circle, Transitions, Rest Time, Clean Up Time).
3) Sing, speak fingerplays, keep a steady beat, and move to music together to build your confidence and inspire you to integrate musical learning and play into almost every part of your school day.