Monday Madness

Welcome to world of MLWM on this fine & sunny day! Only a short one today – I promise.  It struck me last Thursday, whilst I was listening to one of our early years presentations, how fantastic it is to listen to & be inspired by some fantastic music practitioners.  Em & I are very fortunate here at ML HQ as we do get to do that on a regular basis. 

We had over 80 people join MLWM & WCC early years team for a day of all things early years and all things music.  Thanks to all that attended, particularly our workshop leaders, Dr. Alyson Street, Sandra Barefoot & Sarah Moody, & Jenny Goddard – for some fantastic interactive workshops!  Also to our speakers Dr. Susan Young and Dr Alex Lamont.

There are loads of things I will take away from the day – but a few things have stuck in my mind

• Do we actually need words to tell stories – or can we just let the music do the talking?!
• That everyone needs an ideas basket and some stretchy lycra for teddy trampolining- hey this is something everyone should try!

Some great web links/ useful thoughts 

•  http://education.exeter.ac.uk/music-one2one/
• speech contours - Anne Fernald
• the ripping newspaper exercise for babies and parents

Thanks guys!

Erika