Wee Story, Big Sound

Wee Story, Big Sound for P1s and 2s is a development of Dave Trouton‘s “Music and Me” programme that has been so successful in engaging with young children and enhancing early learning. The post covid need for working with these age groups has intensified, as lack of socialising/ interaction and group activity has had an effect on some young children’s pre verbal skills and confidence levels, along with lack of opportunity for singing and creative activity together.

Wee Story, Big Sound uses music-based games, exercises, activities, singing and group music-making as strategies for developing listening, turn-taking, team work and music skills.

The 8 week programme will include:

• Rhythm and rhyme, making up songs and going off on imaginary journeys

• Finding out how music communicates ideas and feelings to help tell stories.

• Creating music each week to accompany a new story.

• Meaningful collaboration with Primary 1 and 2 teachers to support and enhance current class work.

To find out more about David’s work see www.engagewithmusic.com

The YMI Outcome for this project is:

Young people who would not normally have the chance to participate take part in music making opportunities