Have you ever heard the saying “If you want to grow your child’s brain, teach them music”? Well, we at the Watering Whole take our music curriculum very seriously:

1-     Little Musos on Tuesday mornings, is such a wonderful addition to our school music programme. The children are so captivated by the lessons and get exposed to so many wonderful instruments, as well as different styles and genres of music.

2-      Music appreciation:

The first step in learning to play music is listening to music… and the more varied the exposure the better! At the Watering Whole we introduce a wide repertoire of music in our music appreciation focus. During various times of the day, especially morning puzzle time and free indoor play after snack etc, we play different genres of music – from classical, to jazz, to music from around the world. This is then further enhanced during our ring time and dance sessions where the children spend time learning various dance moves, such as the waltz, hip hop and even the traditional Hawaiian hula!

3-      Rhythm: Another important element of music is learning about rhythm and beat! Our morning ring-time and weekly orchestra sessions all include a wide repertoire of songs that focus on clapping, playing to or dancing to various rhythms and beats. We also use utilize Drumkidz stories to further enhance the children’s rhythmic development.

4-      Orchestra and instruments: The children also have rather a lot of fun exploring and playing with instruments in our weekly orchestra sessions. We have a wide variety of instruments including egg shakers, rhythm sticks, xylophones, drums, castanets, bells and even a mini marimba. All of which not only develop musicality but also working and creating together!