Is my singing good enough? What should I do with instruments? How can I create a rich and exciting musical environment which will allow for both child and adult led musical activity? Singing, dancing and music-making comes naturally to young children, but we as adults often lack confidence in our musical ability. This easily accessible book will help you to realise that everyone can be a creative music-maker with young children. It aims to inspire you to take young children's enthusiasm for music and create a musically rich environment that supports all areas of learning and development and at the same time celebrate music for music's sake.Packed with activities, songs and musical games, this book includes: * Recognising musical development in young children and the benefits of music-making in the early years * Advice on inclusive practice * Guidance on using musical instruments * Ways to develop your own musicality * Help with planning and assessment * Chapters linking musical activities to each area of learning and development *...