A study conducted at Concordia University (near Montreal in Canada), led by Professor Virginia Penhune has found that musicians who started before the age of seven showed heightened white matter in the brain (the nerve fibres which link the left and right areas of the brain). Hence the study showed that early music training can… Continue reading Early music training can boost the brain
Tag: Sounds and Symbols
Sounds and Symbols has arrived in Haiti
Sounds and Symbols has arrived in Haiti in the village of Campeche Dumay. Humpty, assisted by Jill Addison will be helping children to develop their language through music. Photos and video to follow!
New Early Years Foundation Stage Framework published today
A greater emphasis upon phonics is proposed. There are now 7 areas of learning – literacy is a separate area. This is good news for ‘Sounds and Symbols’ – this programme fits perfectly with these proposals. Not so good news for having to rewrite and reincorporate new proposals in my book! Deadline for completed manuscript… Continue reading New Early Years Foundation Stage Framework published today