Research has found that “musical activities stimulate development in every area of the brain” This is why MUSIC plays such a vital role in our Early Years.
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Our ‘We love Rock & Roll day’ and ‘Festival’ gave us plenty of opportunity to explore instruments, sound, rhythm and beat. It even got us moving our dancing feet!
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“I’ve never seen a real guitar before. Can I have a go?” – FG age 4
“I LOVE ROCK & ROLL” – RG age 5
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“These are my Rock hands” – FB age 5
Behind the scenes are our ‘Colquhoun in the Park’ Festival set up!