Music All Day Long - musical development for EYFS through play-based activity

This workshop introduces Early Years practitioners to a diverse range of musical activities rooted in play. From songs and chants to movement games and sound exploration, participants will discover how to engage children using found sounds, sound-makers, and percussion instruments.

Practical ideas will be shared for incorporating toys, puppets, props, ‘Scrunchies’ (large elasticated fabric rings), and Lycra sheets to enhance musical learning. Supporting the holistic delivery of the EYFS Framework, the session will also explore how these activities foster language acquisition and social play.

Attendees will receive a resource handout after the conference.

• This workshop is available to attend in session 1 and 2

Inspire learning through play:

• Explore engaging musical activities – Discover songs, chants, and movement ideas designed to captivate young learners.
• Enhance social and language skills – Use music to support key areas of early development in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Make music accessible – Learn how to incorporate everyday objects and playful resources to create meaningful musical experiences.

Book your place at the conference

Secure a place now at this session by booking a place at the conference for you and/or your colleagues. Bookings are handled by Music Mark through the link below.

Sue Nicholls

Sue has published music resource books with Collins and OUP, contributed material to other publications and worked with several Music Education Hubs and organisations, such as Sing Up. She works nationwide as a music education consultant delivering workshops, seminars, keynotes and CPD covering EYFS to KS2.

Sue’s particular passion is the support of the generalist teacher and her many songs, resources and training materials reflect this longstanding interest.