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Music with Mummy | Anne-marie Collier

Hi Anne-marie here! Well 2020 has been a year like no other that’s for sure! After 23 years of running face-to-face classes I have quickly had to learn new skills to also offer my classes online. I am now offering COVID secure face-to-face classes and also offering recorded online classes alongside should we need to lockdown. So whatever comes our way we are still able to offer classes to help you have a bit of music in your life to help you through these difficult times. I feel incredibly privileged to come into contact with so many lovely families in the area – singing all day and seeing how the Music with Mummy programme can play such a vital role in a young child’s life is incredibly rewarding for me. To see everyone having fun and making music part of their lives is just fantastic. As well as running my classes, I am a Regional Coordinator responsible for recruiting, training and supporting franchisees across a wide area. If you, or anyone you know are interested in running classes then do get in touch for a no obligation Franchise Information Pack.

About My Classes

Since the arrival of Covid-19, things have had to change slightly with our classes but we are so pleased to be able to offer Covid-secure sessions with all safety guidelines and social distancing measures in place! Hooray!

Each week in JOLLY BABIES (birth to approx 15 months) we start with a hello song so we can get to know each other, then we sing a variety of traditional and original action songs, use fun props, play instruments, dance or bounce, have listening time with bubbles and lights, and finish with a lullaby and a goodbye song. It’s half an hour of loveliness! Each week builds on the previous week so you get to know the songs to sing at home as well!

In MUSIC WITH MUMMY classes (approx 16 months to 3 years old), we begin with a hello song where children can continue to develop their social skills, confidence and independence. Each term we focus on key musical concepts such as loud and soft, long and short sounds etc through termly themes such as ‘Toys’, ‘Colours’, ‘Light’, ‘Family’ and we continue to have fun using props, instruments, dancing, action songs and listening time. We use a mix of traditional and original songs and build on the learning carefully each week so you can both get to know the songs and the learning can continue at home too! We finish each week with a fun goodbye song that everybody loves!

THREE FOUR TIME, as its name implies, is designed for 3 and 4 year olds. Sessions are held weekly and last for 45 minutes. The children attend without an adult*, thus gaining initial preparation for the giant step of starting “BIG” school. As with all our programmes, class sizes are small. *Due to COVID-19 we are currently having parents in the room with the children, just while things are all a bit different. It is the perfect follow on for children who have been to MUSIC with MUMMY but all children of this age will benefit. The format of classes is very similar to MUSIC with MUMMY in that each half term the children are introduced to a new concept and a new theme. The songs and learning objectives are slightly more challenging and the themes are more drama based but always are an absolute joy to see the children grow in confidence before heading off to big school (the only sad part of our classes!)

Contact Details

Email: annemarie@musicwithmummy.co.uk

Class Calendar

9.30 – 10.15 – Three Four Time

10.30 – 11.00 – Music with Mummy

11.15 – 11.45 – Jolly Babies

12.00 – 12.30 – Music with Mummy

9.30 – 10.00 – Music with Mummy

10.15 – 10.45 – Music with Mummy

11.00 – 11.30 – Jolly Babies

11.45 – 12.30 – Three Four Time

12.45 – 1.15 – Jolly Babies

9.30 – 10.00 – Music with Mummy

10.15 – 10.45 – Music with Mummy

11.00 – 11.30 – Jolly Babies

11.45 – 12.30 – Three Four Time

9.30 – 10.00 – Music with Mummy

10.15 – 10.45 – Music with Mummy

11.00 – 11.30 – Jolly Babies

9.30 – 10.00 – Music with Mummy

10.15 – 10.45 – Music with Mummy

11.00 – 11.30 – Jolly Babies

11.45 – 12.30 – Three Four Time

09.15 – 09.45 – Jolly Babies

10.00 – 10.30 – Music with Mummy

10.45 – 11.15 – Music with Mummy

11.30 – 12.00 – Jolly Babies

12.15 – 12.45 – Jolly Babies

Testimonials

Betty Evans, Iron Acton

This class is amazing. My son could not walk at nearly 2 and was non verbal and quite frankly I was a nervous wreck going but Anne-marie encouraged us and helped my son find his feet and voice within which was music. My son has blossomed to be a confident little boy who loves to sing and dance and talk - thanks to Music with Mummy's help. Anne-marie was so supportive at a very difficult time and the class helped me form a special bond with my little star that the songs we sing together reinforces. I wish we could still go but we are now off to school.

Tamara Hockey, Iron Acton

Anne-marie's classes are an absolute joy, one of the best parts of being the parent of a young one. She is an absolute natural at managing a group of small people. The sessions are light hearted, fun and easy to attend even if you are a little shy. Every now and then you meet someone who is born to do what they do, well that's Anne-marie. Highly recommended!

Maeve Hedge, Iron Acton

I have 4 children and they have all been to Music with Mummy. I will be very sad next year when my youngest leaves. We sing the songs at home and they love the various themes. I love the mix of old traditional and new songs. The scheme has a fantastic natural progression through the classes and I am constantly amazed what they can actually achieve. As well as gaining a love of music they learn loads of social skills, listening, sharing and waiting, all in a gentle safe environment. Anne-marie is a fabulous teacher, very patient, kind, funny and the kids love her. Her classes are always well organised and prepared with constantly updated instruments and exciting props. She obviously loves her job and this excitement comes through in her classes. Thank you for the music and the many happy memories.