Foundation Stage

Music in the Foundation Stage - what we are asked to do ...

In the Foundation Stage, ten areas of skill and development are identified, including Creative Development. This provides opportunities for all children to explore and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of art, design and technology, music, movement, dance and imaginative and role play activities.

Perform ...

Join in favourite songs
Sing a few simple favourite songs
Begin to build a repertoire of songs
Tap out simple repeated rhythms

Compose ...

Sing to themselves and make up simple songs
Make up simple repeated rhythms
Explore and learn how sounds can be changed
Explore the different sounds of instruments

Respond ...

Respond to sound with body movements
Enjoy joining in with dancing and ring games
Imitate and create movement in response to music
Begin to move rhythmically

Listen ...

Explore and learn how sounds can be changed
Show an interest in the way musical instruments sound
Explore the different sounds of instruments

What activities will that require for Foundation Stage?

Performing …

With the Voice

Talk
Chant
Sing

With Instruments

Untuned
Tuned

Composing ...

Putting noises into patterns

Listening ...

Talking about music using the elements of music

Suggestions for planning music work for the foundation stageand specifically reception

Make links with Dance and movement wherever possible

Songs and ideas for Foundation and Early Years