Tag: ECE
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Intergenerational Musical Play
BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PLAY All players are equal or can be made so. Novelty is more fun than repetition. Rules are negotiable from moment to moment. Risk in pursuit of play is worth it. The best play is beautiful and elegant. The purpose of playing is to play, nothing more. – Joseph W. Meeker.…
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Music that heals: Trauma-informed practice
Watching the devastation after Cyclone Gabrielle and the impact on people and place, reminds me of life after the Christchurch earthquakes. In the early days, we were unaware of the ongoing impact that trauma would have upon our children. Musical play became vital in helping children to grow resilience and heal. Healing qualities have been…