The magic of communicative musicality!
This blog was written by Jade Hartley, Senior Advanced Teaching Assistant at Childhaven Nursery School in Scarborough. Jade has worked with Early Years for over 20 years. Having worked in a variety of settings, including being a childminder, Jade is passionate about developing early language skills.
At Childhaven Nursery School we promote singing and music throughout our nursery day. Musical and singing experiences with children promote all aspects of children’s development, including communication and language, personal, social and emotional, physical, creative and cognitive.
Musical interactions are not just about singing or music, they often include patterns of focused verbal and non-verbal exchanges. These may be in the form of gestures, facial expressions, body language and changes in vocal pitch, tone and rhythm which convey messages and feelings. This is referred to as ‘communicative musicality’.
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