In this webinar we are joined by Froebel Trust Travelling Tutors, Paula Lester and Rachna Joshi as they explore our latest pamphlet, Singing with Young Children, authored by Paula, with each speaker sharing their insights and experiences of learning and development in young children with the use of singing and rhymes.
“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.” – Paula Lester
We were joined by pamphlet author, Paula Lester as she explored how young children can be supported in their learning and development with the use of singing and rhymes. Throughout the webinar, Paula shared practice examples of how singing, music, rhythm and dance can be used to inspire and teach young children.
Educators will also hear how Froebel’s Mother Songs are connected to modern day practice and the songs and rhymes we hear today.
Joining Paula was guest speaker, Rachna Joshi who chaired the webinar and shared her own challenges and reflections from modern practice on embedding a Froebelian approach to teaching children through music and song.
“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.”
About the speakers
Paula Lester
Paula is an independent Early Years Quality Consultant and Trainer. She has been a senior leader in Early Years for over 20 years, including as a Group Manager and a Director of Quality for two nursery groups in the South of England. Paula is a member of the Froebel Trust Education and Research Committee and is an active Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor (since 2017) currently delivering many courses in England, Scotland and Wales in addition to teaching online. She has a Master's Degree in Early Years Education from the University of Roehampton.
Rachna Joshi
Rachna is a teacher and writer. She works with children aged from birth to five and their families. Rachna is an endorsed Froebelian Travelling Tutor, a member of the Froebel Trust education and research committee and a trustee of Second Hand Dance, a disabled-led children’s dance company. Rachna's interest in early childhood education continues to develop within these specific areas: children’s development of identity, the way in which children interact with others through movement and dance, and anti-racist practice and social justice within educational contexts.
Singing with Young Children by Paula Lester
Download our free pamphlet, Singing with Young Children, written by Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor, Paula Lester. Featuring real-life examples and practical steps you can take to teach young children through song, rhyme, rhythm and movement.
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