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Hi and thank you for taking the time to view my webpage.

My name is Kate and I have worked in early years education for the past 8 years. I’m married and love being a mum of two boys (aged 14 and 10 years). I am extremely passionate and committed to my Music with Mummy franchise. As a child, my dream was to become a Blue Peter presenter, this is the next best thing – I love my job! Music is a passion and I’d like to have the opportunity to bring it into your child’s life.

I did the Music with Mummy three stage programme with my eldest son and he’s very musical, whereas I didn’t have the opportunity to attend classes with my youngest son and sadly music isn’t his thing.

I absolutely thrive on seeing children develop in their own unique way and feel extremely privileged to be part of so many children’s early years. The best piece of advice that was given to me on becoming a parent was ‘readiness’ – they will do it when they are ready – some just take longer than others but in their own unique way, they will get there.

My aim is to support you, in supporting your child to reach their full potential.

I have worked with children with different needs and adapt my lessons as required. I am currently developing my understanding of autism and hold a diploma in Pathological Demand Avoidance. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, I am safeguard trained and hold public liability insurance.

DETAILS

Three step educational music programme
Structured, weekly music classes with a new theme every term, using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework as a guide
£6.00 per child, per 30-35 mins class (Jolly Babies and Music with Mummy)
£7.50 per child, per 40-45 mins class (Three Four Time)
50% sibling discount
Small class sizes
Relaxed and friendly environment with comfortable floor coverings for you and your baby/child
Clean, safe and appropriately sized/targeted sensory props and instruments
Inclusive – all needs are catered for and everyone is welcome
Trial classes available
Trial classes and bookings can be made part way through the term
Catch up classes are available if you miss a class, for whatever reason

To see what we get up to please check out my Facebook and/or Instagram pages, (links below).

Feel free to contact me – no question is too silly!

Don’t delay, remember by the age of 5 your child’s brain is already 90% developed – start your child on their fun filled, magical, music adventure!

Mondays – Marlborough Community Centre & The Rowdey Cow, near Devizes
Wednesdays – The Scout Hut, Chippenham
Thursdays – Marlborough Leisure Centre
Fridays – @home with me in my Garden Room (or in the garden if it’s sunny!) Quemerford, near Calne & Devizes

(To book, see details below)

About My Classes

Jolly Babies (birth – approx 16 months)

This is the start of your magical, musical journey with your baby.

The 30-35 min, weekly classes will be filled with singing, dancing, listening, wiggling and lots of giggling! We’ll wave and clap together, use lots of percussion instruments and always end with lots of bubbles! It’ll also be a wonderful social opportunity for you to make new friends and bond with your baby. You’ll be singing and humming the songs all day long – Jolly Babies will become the highlight of your week!

(Jolly Babies Moving On classes will be offered if there are quite a lot of toddlers that are on the move but not quite ready for the transition in to the Music with Mummy classes).

The Aims of Jolly Babies

To foster the idea that music is a pleasurable activity
To encourage listening skills, so essential not only in music but in all other areas of learning
To develop a sense of rhythm, initially through the movement of their parent/carer’s body, then through their own movement, and through the use of simple instruments
To enhance bonding between parent and child through the shared experience of music
To promote speech development
To spread the idea that music and singing can be an integral part of everyday life
To have fun and make friends

Music with Mummy (approx 17 months – 3 years)

Music with Mummy, Daddy, Granny, Uncle, Nanny….is a magical, musical journey with your toddler.

The 30 year old programme was established in 1992.

The 30-35 min, weekly classes will be filled with singing, dancing, listening, playing percussion instruments, educational games and structured activities; we use a variety of old favourites and original music. Each term we will have a new theme, (e.g. colours, the weather, transport) aimed at teaching different basic music concepts, (e.g. loud and soft, fast and slow).

The Aims of Music with Mummy

To foster in young children the idea that music is a pleasurable social activity
To encourage listening skills, so essential not only in music but in all other areas of learning
To develop a sense of rhythm through movement, games and the use of simple instruments
To provide early training in singing
To introduce some basic concepts such as ‘stop’ and ‘start’, ‘loud’ and ‘soft’, ‘up’ and ‘down’ etc
To spread the idea that music and singing can be an integral part of everyday life
To have fun and make friends

Three Four Time (approx 3 – 5 years)

Three Four Time is the final step on our programme and as the name suggests, is for children aged 3 and 4 years, although 5 year olds are welcome too!

The classes are longer in length and last for 45mins. The children attend without their parent/carer, with an initial transition period to settle them in.

The classes will be filled with singing, dancing, listening, playing percussion instruments, educational games and structured activities; we use a variety of old favourites and original music. Each term we will have a new theme, (e.g. Noah’s Ark, Spring) aimed at teaching different basic music concepts, (e.g. loud and soft, fast and slow).

We will also start to prepare them for their transition into mainstream school.

The Aims of Three Four Time

To foster in young children the idea that music is a pleasurable social activity
To encourage listening skills, so essential not only in music but in all other areas of learning
To develop a sense of rhythm through movement, games and the use of simple instruments
To provide early training in singing
To spread the idea that music and singing can be an integral part of everyday life
To introduce some basic concepts such as ‘stop’ and ‘start’, ‘loud’ and ‘soft’, ‘up’ and ‘down’ etc
To introduce basic music terms, e.g. ‘crescendo’ and ‘diminuendo’, ‘piano’ and ‘forte’
To introduce simple drama elements, e.g. facial expressions
To have fun and make friends

Contact Details

Email: musicwithmummyandkate@gmail.com

Tel: 07974 566701

Book on: https://music-with-mummy-calne-chippenham-marlborough.class4kids.co.uk/

Facebook: MusicwithMummyCalneChippenhamMarlborough

Instagram: musicwithmummyandkate

Class Calendar

Marlborough Community and Youth Centre, SN8 4BA

Mondays 9.30-10.00am – Music with Mummy

Mondays 10.15-11.00am – Three Four Time

Mondays 11.15-11.45am – Jolly Babies

The Rowdey Cow – Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2LX

Mondays 1.45-2.15pm – Jolly Babies

Mondays 2.30-3.00pm – Music with Mummy

The Scout Hut, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0EN

Wednesdays 9.30-10.00am – Music with Mummy

Wednesdays 10.15-10.45am – Jolly Babies

Wednesdays 11.00-11.30am – Music with Mummy

Wednesdays 11.40am-12.25pm – Three Four Time

Marlborough Leisure Centre, SN8 1PB

Thursdays 9.30-10.15am – Three Four Time

Thursdays 10.30-11.00am – Music with Mummy

Thursdays 11.15-11.45am – Jolly Babies

@home with Kate, 361 Quemerford, Calne, SN11 8LF

Fridays 9.15-9.45am – Music with Mummy

Fridays 10.00-10.30am – Music with Mummy

Fridays 10.55-11.25am – Jolly Babies

Fridays 11.45am-12.30pm – Three Four Time