by Sarah Richard-Preston | Jul 4, 2022 | Baby Music, Lullabies, Nursery Rhymes, Parenting, Research
It’s a fact of life that getting babies to sleep can be challenging. This is especially so once they leave the dreamy newborn stage. Even in ancient times, parents used singing to calm their children. The earliest written records of lullabies are from Babylonia...
by Sarah Richard-Preston | May 9, 2022 | Baby Music, Bilingual Babies, Early Literacy
As an early years teacher, I have taught for many years at a school in Brisbane, Australia that has predominantly Asian students. Many of my students are from non-English speaking backgrounds. Every day in my class we sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, listen and move...
by Sarah Richard-Preston | Apr 22, 2022 | Baby Music, Bilingual Babies, Early Literacy, Parenting, Research
Dear Expecting and New Parents, There is often the perception that a child’s first school teacher is the most important teacher. Well, I have been an early years teacher for 12 years and let me tell you that the one thing that has become more and more clear to...
by Sarah Richard-Preston | May 7, 2020 | Baby Music, Free Stuff, Play Ideas
Blowing bubbles is one of the world’s oldest and most popular activities for young children. The wonder, awe and stimulation that bubbles provide, represent an exciting way to encourage your baby’s curiosity and learning. Singing a little song while you...
by Sarah Richard-Preston | Dec 18, 2015 | Baby Games, Baby Music, Instruments
Give your baby the gift of music this Christmas! Music really is the most wonderful gift that you can give your baby this Christmas. You are not just giving your baby a toy – you are giving them an experience. One which develops their learning and skills in so many...
by Sarah Richard-Preston | Aug 15, 2015 | Baby Music, Nursery Rhymes, Parenting
Are nursery rhymes a thing of the past? Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men, Couldn’t put Humpty together again. It seems that Humpty and all of his Mother Goose friends are...
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