Song Circles
In these participatory, communal celebrations, children will sing and play along to children’s classics and easy-to-learn songs & actions while deepening their connection to local nature.
BABIES
~0-12 months | 25 mins
Emphasis on facial expressions, gross motor and movement
Easy to learn local nature based songs and actions will be taught to caregivers
Babies can participate on the ground with caregivers or in carriers or strollers
Excerpts of nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals
TODDLERS
12-24 months | 30 mins
Emphasis on repetition, learning actions, fine and gross motor, participation and inquiry
Playing along opportunities with hand and percussion instruments
Interactive place-based nature artifacts are shared and inform songs
Mix of nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals
PRE-SCHOOL
24 months+ | 30-35 mins
Emphasis on participation, singing, basic rhythm and storytelling
Opportunity to co-create a song together with distributed instruments
Local nature-based storytelling with participatory songs embedded throughout
Sing-a-longs with nature-based classics and Pete Moss originals
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High Park Nature Centre (Oct & Nov 2024)
College Montrose Children's Place Shaw st. Early ON (Oct 2024)
Scaddingcourt Early ON
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Song circle rates vary depending on location, number of performances and equipment required. Please contact pdemakos [at] gmail.com for a quote.
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Songs, music and movement support young children in the development of cognitive, language, motor and social skills. Embedding local nature themed content helps children build a positive and curious relationship with the natural world right outside their doors. Through mimicry, repetition, melody and rhythm, children practice self-regulation skills such as attention and deep breaths while activating their imagination and creativity.
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