Tag: Learning Through Music

Thank you to Lauren for inviting Galina to run a workshop with her staff and for the warm reception.

Bonkers was so excited to not only meet educators, but one of the educator’s children as well.

For both the children and Bonkers it was love at first sight. Bonkers loved Maroubra so much that he didn’t want to join Galina on the trip back home.

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What a fantastic night we had on 16th July making music, singing and dancing with educators from Paddingtons Kinder and Child Care, a lovely centre located in Chirnside Park in Melbourne.

It was another fun night for Galina and Bonkers, and we enjoyed seeing the enthusiam from all the staff who were involved in the session.

This year’s Early Childhood Education Conference “Together we Grow” was another huge success.

Congratulations to the teams from KPV and Gowrie Victoria for putting together such a vibrant event. The sessions were bursting with new ideas presented by experts in early childhood education.

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For the second year in a row, Galina and Bonkers presented “Learning through Music and Dance”, an inspiring look at musical education with new ideas and innovation to support the NQS and EYLF. In addition to the many participants who returned to see us for a second year, there were many new participants who joined in creating an energetic atmosphere. The reception was incredible and we were overwhelmed by the positive feedback.

Welcome to everyone who joined the “Sing and Stretch” Club after our presentation.

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If you didn’t have a chance to visit us at the conference, please check the website http://togetherwegrow.com.au/.

Visit http://www.togetherwegrow.com.au/2012program.html, where you can read the presentations that were presented throughout the 2 days. We also recommend you check the Early Childhood Care and Education website developed by Griffith University http://www.ecceleadership.org.au/.

The day was packed with singing, dancing, music and fun. Throughout the day we had opportunities to discuss and discover the current challenges in the early childhood environment and find ways for us to implement music in daily routines.

Many educators expressed their concern at a lack of age appropriate materials that are easy to implement on a daily basis. In addition, what was available did not fill their current needs. More educators love music and are keen to increase their personal confidence in delivering music as an integral part of the EYLF.

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The discussion turned to ways music and movement can reflect and support the NQS and EYLF rather than act as a stand alone platform.

What a wonderful new experience this was for Galina and Bonkers meeting Somalian Educators from Shifa Family Day Care Scheme.

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Coming from Russia 20 years ago, Galina used her personal experience to illustrate how music can break through the language barrier and help children and adults learn a new language through an enjoyable medium.

Early Years Exhibition & Conference Sydney 2012 – 17 & 18th March 2012

At first, I thought that it would be just a short trip to Sydney, but it turned out to be an amazing three days packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

The Expo and the whole Early Years Conference in Sydney this year was a great success and I would like to extend my congratulations to the management and team of Exhibitions Group, CCNSW and all of YOU, participants who made it possible!

More than 230 people were booked came to learn how to Follow the Child through Musical Play and many could not get in as the room was overcrowded…

Bonkers was in the middle of everybody’s attention, but he truly enjoyed making music with all lovely educators from NSW and had lots of fun!

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The presentation was filled with fun, singing, dancing, storytelling, but one of the main focuses of the session was to share practical ideas and show how a music program can support National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

Over the last two weeks I have been receiving a large number of emails with lovely comments and positive feedback about my session. I am also thrilled to see so much interest in learning more about music and how to implement it in children’s services and schools.

“…Galina, I agree with you about music and movement and how it helps to develop the child’s brain. Your session was the best training I’ve ever had in my life… Hope you will accept the invitation to our centre to introduce your programs.” – Dorota Szarzanowicz, Marayong NSW

“…Speechless… just amazing! Inspirational – want all Tasmanian educators to have same opportunity to learn from you…” – Patricia Reid, Tasmania

Thank you again for your enthusiasm, commitment to early childhood and belief in music!

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.” ~ Roy Ayers

…And I believe that every educator can be a musician and can implement music and songs in their kinder, childcare or school settings and use it EVERY DAY!

Look at these enthusiastic and “musical” staff from Monash Vale ELC where in February this year I was running “Learning through Music” workshop. All staff were very tired after a long day working with children, but as soon as they heard “Bonkers Beat”, they all gone bonkers…

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Learning by doing with Bonkers is the best way to teach children and encourage them to tidy up at kinder, at home and slean up after them selves on streets and on a beach.

The night was full of dancing, singing, playing musical instruments and storytelling.

Everyone was having fun and danced their hearts out! Dancing with Bill was also fun and easy…

He knew how to move gracefully and truly enjoyed the “Waltz of the Week” with Bonkers and Galina.

It was a great session and all staff were AMAZING!

“…I love your work! Very impressive and I can’t wait to try this with children tomorrow! “ – Mursal Gudaz

Singing and dancing is not only good for children…

Making music helps all educators to connect and bond, release emotions and express themselves, to buid up confidence and have fun, but first of all to enrich their own lives and enjoy EVERY DAY!