Welcome to The Middle of Term 1.....

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Mid Term Magic

Mid Term Magic

The middle of a term is an exciting point where we see a lot of progress all of a sudden. Because children are familiar with some of the term's repertoire by this point, they have more confidence to respond in various ways to show their understanding of what is happening in the music and in the classes. Remember that, like adults, most children prefer to wait until they are sure of what is going on before they whole-heartedly join in with activities. Now that the term's songs are familiar to them, they know what to expect and feel more confident and secure in lessons.

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Music and Vocabulary

Music and Vocabulary

Music has a powerful and transformative effect on young children, providing a shared language that can help foster communication and collaboration. Additionally, through its repetitive exposure, it aids in language and vocabulary acquisition, as well as reinforcing already learnt words.

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Interesting Music Facts

Interesting Music Facts

Did you know that a piano’s frame is made of cast iron? You might not have expected that! This is because the strings inside a piano are pulled tightly to create the right sound. This tension is equivalent to twenty tons of force put on the frame, which is why a piano’s frame must be made of iron in order to withstand this immense pressure. Without the strength of iron, a piano could rip itself apart!

 


 

Kids Music Company

Our Music Partners

As well as our own music, the Mini Maestros program includes a number of tracks by talented contemporary artists and we are very proud to be able to collaborate with these artists. Two of those artists are Wendy Jensen and Janet Channon who created and run the Kids Music Company. Based in New Zealand, they have written and recorded a huge range of original resources for children. Adults who share these musical resources with their children see first-hand how easily children learn when they are having fun.

Kids Music Company tracks can all be found on Spotify and so you can enjoy them at home. Their songs in our program are: Feeling the Beat, Hey Hey Hey, Little Drum, Mr Teddy, My Friend Jack, Play the Whole Day Through, Swing Thing, That’s What I Like To Do, Turn the Other Way, You’ve Got To Clap.

All Kids Music Company resources on Spotify can be found here.

 


 

Fun Chicken Game

Chicken Decoration

With chickens appearing in various class activities this term, here is a fun chicken decoration game for you to do at home.

Once you have downloaded and decorated your chickens, show us your creativity and upload a photo of your masterpiece through the Mini Maestros app (or reply to this email and attach it).

We'll be sure to share your work on our social channels and might even feature the best creations in our next newsletter!

 

 


 

Meet the Franchisees

Meet The Franchisees

Tiffiny Ikin is the owner / operator of Bentleigh/Brighton. We asked Tiff a few questions so you can get to know her better and this is what she had to say.

Question 1: Assuming you already have food and water, what 3 things would you take to a deserted island?

Answer: "
A good book, tea and my favourite bumblebee mug."

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Your Chance to Win!

Your Chance to Win!

Bambino Eco Toys is an online eco conscious toy shop owned and run by Susan Steel.

As a single mother with two children and a B.Sc in Psychology, Susan has a strong interest in the cognitive and emotional development of babies and toddlers. She believes that these are the years to provide our kids with the opportunity for understanding and enjoyment of real world play (not just press a button to flash or make noises toys) and to begin learning how the world works - physically and socially.

With the hope of limiting screen time, she focuses on a range of fascinating and curiosity inducing toys made from wood, natural rubber, organic cotton and more.

Furthermore, she understands the value of quality items that last a lifetime or 2. And when the child outgrows the toy it is not thrown out, but can be re-gifted, re-used or recycled - not adding plastic rubbish to your child’s future planet.

Bambino Eco Toys delivers the sweetest baby and toddler products from the best designers in Australia and Europe, specifically chosen to enhance your child's emotional, social, physical, and/or cognitive development.

 

Susan is offering some great prizes for this edition’s competition as well as a special coupon code for Mini Maestros Heart. Beat. readers: Use code: Mini10 for 10% off any orders during Feb/March 2023!

Three Prizes to be WON - Total Value $435

1st winner receives a Grimm’s Large Counting Rainbow - 2y+ valued at $145

2nd winner receives a combination of the 8pc Wooden African Animal Tender Leaf Set & Books to a value of $145

3rd winner receives a Tiger Tribe Puzzles &/or Activity Set Bundle for 1y+ up to value of $145

How to Enter: Reply to this email and let us know the name the crystal shop Susan owned in 2009? Clue: Answer found on her website. The 1st, 5th and 10th person with the correct answers will be the 3 winners.

Conditions of entry.

1. Your child must be currently enrolled in a Mini Maestros class for Term 1 2023.

2. You must also “Follow” Susan’s Bambino Eco Toys Instagram page here.

 


 

 

Not yet enrolled in Term 1? It's not too late to join us! In fact, now is the perfect time to join if you're looking to just try a few weeks before enrolling for a full term in Term 2. Don't miss out – come join us for the remainder of Term 1 and see what you've been missing!

 

 

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