Early learning centres
Mini Maestros in early learning centres
The Mini Maestros curriculum is entirely consistent with the Early Years Learning Framework
and works effectively to deliver the outcomes that the Framework seeks.
Mini Maestros teachers create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment where
children's contributions are valued and encouraged. Our teachers provide
worthwhile, challenging experiences for children using a range of teaching
strategies such as:
- Modelling and demonstration
- Open-ended questioning
- Speculating
- Explaining
- Engaging in shared thinking and problem solving
- Planning for intentional teaching and knowledge building
More about Mini Maestros and the Early Years Learning Framework...
A Mini Maestros teacher can come each week or fortnight to run classes at your centre.
We are also available to present one-off sessions and concerts.
Our teachers provide all of the equipment including the instruments, puppets and props that we use in our private groups.
We can provide sessions in the morning or the afternoon at a time that suits your routine.
In the babies' room we usually suggest a 20 to 30 minute session, depending on the age of the babies in the room.
Read more about babies...
Babies and toddlers are involved in a variety of songs and activities to help with language development,
listening skills and gross motor skills. Bouncing activities with carers will help to reinforce a sense
of steady beat and allow children to experience changes in tempo and metre. Mini Maestros teachers use
props and puppets to encourage focus and capture the children's attention. Babies and toddlers will
be provided with opportunities to explore and experiment with a variety of percussion instruments.
Peekaboo and parachute activities help babies and toddlers develop confidence and experience musical
phrasing. The Mini Maestros program exposes babies and toddlers to a rich variety of musical experiences
in a fun, nurturing environment.
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In the 2 year old room we suggest a 30 minute session.
Read more about two year olds...
Two year olds participate in a range of activities to reinforce elements of music such as beat, pitch, tempo,
dynamics and form. Children are given opportunities to physically experience these elements through dance and
movement activities, playing percussion instruments and singing. Our two year old classes aim to help develop
children's language skills and extend vocabulary. Props and puppets are used to stimulate children's
imaginations and create a playful atmosphere.
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In the 3 year old room we recommend a 30 to 45 minute session.
Read more about three year olds...
In this age group, elements such as beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch and style are made conscious. Children learn
special musical terms to describe the music they hear and perform. They are encouraged to share their ideas
with others and improvise using voice, movement and percussion instruments. Children are given opportunities
to practise new skills such as one-to-one correspondence and left-to-right reading which help prepare them
for kinder and school. They are also introduced to graphic notation and picture symbols to represent what
they hear, sing and play.
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In the 4 year old room we recommend a 30 to 45 minute session.
Read more about four year olds...
In Mini Maestros' 4 year old classes, the children's awareness of musical elements becomes
more evident and they are encouraged to contribute their ideas in songs, improvisation and ensemble
activities. The program supports children in gaining confidence and independence through musical games,
performance activities and dramatic play. 4 year olds learn to read some formal notation and are involved
in composition and music reading activities. Elements of music such as beat, rhythm, pitch, form
and dynamics are all made conscious in this age group and are practised through singing, playing
percussion instruments and movement activities.
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Enquire about Mini Maestros at your centre...
